Council and Committee of the Whole Highlights: October 21, 2016

Council Highlights provide a brief overview of noteworthy decisions and presentations made at Town of Penetanguishene Council meetings. Upcoming meetings including agendas and minutes from the meetings are available on our website. This meeting is available for viewing on our YouTube Channel. 

Council

• Council had 4 residents participate in the Open Forum, where they were provided two minutes to speak about any municipal matter.
• Council received a presentation from Steve Colley, Economic Development Officer regarding Small Business Week and Business Recognition in Penetanguishene. Businesses celebrating milestones, included:
  • 5 Year Anniversary: Burrito Brothers, The Pulse Nutrition and Pier 21
  • 15 Year Anniversary: Home Hardware Penetanguishene
  • 25 Year Anniversary: Arbour’s Flower Shoppe
  • 30 Year Anniversary: Hairloom and La Clé d’la Baie en Huronie
  • 40 Year Anniversary: Penetanguishene Quality Home Products
• Council received the Midland Penetanguishene Transit Committee Meeting Minutes from June 9, 2026, for information.
• Council received a Transit Bus Purchase update for information.
• Council approved the Extension of Snow Storage Agreement as outlined.
• Council received the Trails Committee Meeting Minutes from May 26, 2026, July 7, 2026, and September 11, 2026, for information.
• Council received the Museum and Heritage Committee Meeting Minutes from August 13, 2026 for information.
• Council received the Penetanguishene Library Board Meeting Minutes from May 25, 2026, for information.
• Council received the Wellbeing and Accessibility Committee Meeting Minutes from September 17, 2026, for information.
• Council received the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund for information.
• Council received the Penetanguishene 55+ Centre First Year Successes update for information.
• Council received the Multi-Use Recreation Centre Work Plan update for information.
• Council approved the Trails Classification and Design Standards, and inclusion as Appendix E to the Towns Engineering Standards as outlined.
• Council approved the revised Alcohol Risk Management Policy as presented.
• Council received the 2026 Quarter #3 Financial Summary for information.
• Council approved the authorization of Temporary Borrowing of Funds in 2027 if required to meet current expenditures as presented.
• Council approved the 2027 Interim Tax Levy as outlined in the report.

Council resolved into Closed Session.

• Council decided a closed session wasn’t required and received an update regarding the Collective Bargaining (CUPE Local 2380.05 Outside Workers) for information.

Council resolved into Committee of the Whole.

Matters for Consideration

• Council approved the Paint the Plow Community Engagement Program as amended.
• Committee received the Transit Bus Purchase update for information.
• Committee received the Septage and Hauled Waste Referral item update for information.
• Committee directed staff to support La Clé d’la Baie in the development of a tourism and Francophone event and replace the All Things Canadian Event with enhancements to Bayside Summer Soirée and Winterama
• Committee deferred a decision on the Zoning By-law Amendment concerning Champlain Shoes Subdivision to increase the height to 10.0 metres.
• Committee approved the Zoning By-law Amendment (ZA 4/2026) and Official Plan Amendment (OPA-2026-01) concerning 25 Jeffery Street and 19 Harriet Street as presented.
• Committee approved the 2027 Water and Wastewater Rates and Fees Annual Update as presented.
• Committee approved the 2027 Fees and Charges Annual Update as presented.

Committee of the Whole resolved back to Council.

• Council approved all matters held within the Committee of the Whole with the exception of the Zoning By-law Amendment concerning Champlain Shores Subdivision.

By-laws

• Council passed 7 by-laws, including:
  • 2026-41 Provide for a 2027 Interim Tax Levy
  • 2026-42 Authorize the Temporary Borrowing of Funds in 2027
  • 2026-43 Set the Water and Wastewater Rates and Fees for 2027
  • 2026-44 Fees and Charges of the Town of Penetanguishene for 2027
  • 2026-45 Building Fee Bylaw
  • 2026-46 OPA No. 3 - 25 Jeffery Street
  • 2026-47 25 Jeffery Street and 19 Harriet Street (ZA 4/2026)

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