Regular Council and Committee of the Whole

That the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole Agenda dated April 7, 2026 be adopted as amended.

That Committee of the Whole recommendations COW-2026-22 to COW-2026-25 be approved; and That the minutes of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated March 17, 2026 be adopted as printed.

That the correspondence items and recommendations, items 8.1 to 8.3, be received and approved.

That Report CAO-2026-5 titled “Municipal Core Services and Business Process Review” be received.

That staff be requested to report into how changes to the Town’s downtown zoning permissions and Provincial Development Charges could argue for a renegotiation of the Community Benefit Agreement associated with Holland Haus, and to bring forward an information report to Council before the end of May 2026.

That staff be requested to review report PP-2024-4, entitled “Off-Leash Dog Park” and investigate options for multiple sites across the Town with a maximum cost of $50,000 per site and bring a report back to Council for consideration.

That staff be requested to review the Strategic Initiatives Committee report TR-2025-27, entitled “Fletcher Street Pathway Extension” and explore available crosswalk options, including engineering efforts, and report back to Council for consideration.

That staff be requested to report to Council on the changes arising from the Simcoe County Council composition and how those changes may impact the Town’s existing Council structure.

That staff be requested to review the number of Town flag raisings, explore options to reduce them where appropriate, and report back to Council for consideration.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

T hat Report CLK-2026-01 titled “2026 Municipal Election: Establishment of a Stand-Alone Election Signs By-law,” be received; and That Council approve the establishment of a stand-alone Election Signs By-law, as outlined in the report, and amend the existing Sign By-law 2011-23 to repeal provisions addressed therein; and That the by-laws be presented to Council for enactment.

That the proposed Election Signs By-law be amended to reduce the post‑voting day election sign removal timeline from seven calendar days to five calendar days.

That the proposed Election Signs By-law be amended to permit election sign placement only within the ward of the candidate.

That Report PLN-2026-23 titled "Request for Street Names – FNB Developments Inc. Subdivision – File No. D12-22-10” be received for information; and, That Council approve the street names “Crossland Boulevard”, “Shier Drive”, “Moniz Avenue” and “Wicklow Lane” for the proposed streets in the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision D12-22-10 for the lands legally described as Part of Lot 13, Concession 8.

That Report FIN 2026 6 titled “2026 Tax Levy Budget Update” be received for information purposes; and That the 2026 Tax Levy Operating Budget be amended to reduce the Transfer from the Municipal Capital Facilities Special Capital Levy Reserve by $302,453, and That the 2026 average residential property tax increase be confirmed at 3.38%.

That Report CAO-2026-4 titled “Corporate Communications Strategy and Resourcing Plan” be received; That Council endorse the strategic direction for corporate communications as outlined in this report; That Council approve an in-year addition of a Communications Specialist position; and, That Council consider the phased staffing plan detailed herein through it’s annual budgeting process.

That Council approve the hiring of a 6 month contract from May to November for the position of Communications Specialist.

That the Committee of the Whole adjourn at 9:10 p.m.

That the Committee Minutes and Recommendations, items 14.1 to 14.2 inclusive, be received and approved.

That By-laws 2026-020, 2026-021, 2026-022, 2026-023, 2026-025, and 2025-026 be passed.

That By-law 2026-024, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meeting dated April 7, 2026 be enacted.

That the meeting is hereby adjourned at 9:17 p.m.