Revised Agenda
The Blue Mountains
Committee of the Whole Meeting

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, May 26, 2025

Time:

9:30 A.m. - 4:30 P.m.

Location:

Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual Meeting

32 Mill Street, Thornbury, ON

Prepared by: Corrina Giles, Town Clerk

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A.

Call to Order

A.1

Traditional Territory Acknowledgement and Moment of Reflection

We would like to begin our meeting by recognizing the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of Canada as traditional stewards of the land.  The municipality is located within the boundary of Treaty 18 region of 1818 which is the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte peoples.

A.2

Approval of Agenda

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Agenda of May 26, 2025 be approved as circulated, including any items added to the Agenda.

A.3

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

NOTE: In accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and the Town Procedural By-law 2023-62, Council Members must file a written statement of the interest and its general nature with the Clerk for inclusion on the Registry.

A.4

Previous Minutes

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT the Committee of the Whole minutes of April 28, 2025 be adopted as circulated, including any revisions to be made.

B.

Staff Reports, Deputations, Correspondence

Administration, Corporate & Financial Services - To be chaired by Deputy Mayor Bordignon

B.1

Deputations, if any

B.1.1

Michael Lacroix, President & CEO, Collingwood General and Marine Hospital & Jory Pritchard-Kerr, President & CEO, Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation

Re: Future of healthcare in South Georgian Bay

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives the presentation of Michael Lacroix, President & CEO, Collingwood General Marine Hospital & Jory Pritchard-Kerr, President & CEO, Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation

B.2

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Administration, Corporate and Financial Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE: In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2023-62 ten minutes is allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda. Each person shall provide their name and address, and is required to address their comments to the Chair. Comments shall not refer to personal, litigation or potential litigation matters, or be in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting, it being noted that the verbal commenting period has ended. Written correspondence may still be received in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting. If a person is unable to personally attend the meeting, or during any period where an
emergency has been declared to exist in the municipality, they shall provide their Public Comments in writing to the Clerk in advance of the meeting for the Clerk to read on behalf of the author during the Public Comment Period.

B.3

Correspondence, if any

B.3.1

Ernie Mccay, Resident

Re: Youth Fees at Tomahawk
(For Council Consideration)

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives the April 30, 2025, correspondence from Erin Mccay, Resident, regarding youth fees at Tomahawk

B.4

Staff Reports

B.4.1

Project status update for Ravenna Public Works Depot and existing Fire Hall, CFS.25.031

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CFS.25.031, entitled “Project status update for Ravenna Public Works Depot and existing Fire Hall”;

  AND THAT Council endorse the new plan for the Roads and Drainage Facilities Expansion.

B.4.2

2024 Building Year-End, CFS.25.012

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CFS.25.012, entitled “2024 Building Year-End Report” for information purposes.

B.4.3

Budget Working Group Terms of Reference and 2026 Budget Timeline, CFS.25.020

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CFS.25.020, entitled “Budget Working Group Terms of Reference and 2026 Budget Timeline”;

  AND THAT Council endorse the timeline for the 2026 Budget;

  AND THAT Council endorse the Terms of Reference for the Budget Working Group;

  AND FINALLY THAT Council provide direction on the structure of the 2026 Budget Book that will include at a minimum the items listed in Staff Report CFS.25.020.

B.4.4

Campus of Care Financial Analysis, CFS.25.029

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CSF.25.029, entitled “Campus of Care Financial Analysis” for information.

B.5

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Administration, Corporate and Financial Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

Strategic Initiatives - To be chaired by Councillor Porter

B.6

Deputations, if any

None

B.7

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Strategic Initiatives portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE: In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2023-62 ten minutes is allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda. Each person shall provide their name and address, and is required to address their comments to the Chair. Comments shall not refer to personal, litigation or potential litigation matters, or be in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting, it being noted that the verbal commenting period has ended. Written correspondence may still be received in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting. If a person is unable to personally attend the meeting, or during any period where an
emergency has been declared to exist in the municipality, they shall provide their Public Comments in writing to the Clerk in advance of the meeting for the Clerk to read on behalf of the author during the Public Comment Period.

B.8

Correspondence, if any

None

B.9

Staff Reports

B.9.1

Approval of 2025 – 2030 Destination Strategy, SI.25.015

NOTE: This Report will be considered at 1:00 p.m. 

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report SI.25.015, entitled “Approval of 2025 – 2030 Destination Strategy”;

  AND THAT Council approves the 2025 – 2030 Destination Strategy as presented;

  AND THAT Council acknowledges that staff will provide an annual report to Council regarding the implementation and progress of the strategy.

B.9.2

Gateway and Wayfinding Design Concept Follow-up SI.25.018

NOTE: This Report will be considered at 1:30 p.m. 

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report SI.25.018, entitled “Gateway and Wayfinding Design Concept Follow-up”;

  AND THAT Council selects concept design option ______ for the Town Gateway signage and concept design option _______ for Town, Community & Hamlet signage;

  AND THAT Council directs staff to proceed with the selected design options and to work with Fathom Studios to refine the selected designs based on feedback received;

  AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare a report detailing the fabrication and implementation plan, including considerations related to implementation phasing, sign placement and funding sources.

B.9.3

2025 Informal Public Engagement Opportunities for Council, SI.25.022

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report SI.25.022, entitled “2025 Informal Public Engagement Opportunities for Council”;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to proceed with scheduling a Free Community BBQ in partnership with the Thornbury Farmers Market during the 2025 market season, at an upset limit of $1,000.00 funded through the Council operating budget.

  AND THAT Council directs staff to provide a follow-up report in Spring 2026 to debrief on all informal public engagement opportunities, including a full breakdown of costs and staff time.

B.9.4

Value and Sponsorship Considerations of the Town Logo, SI.25.017

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report SI.25.017, entitled “Value and Sponsorship Considerations of the Town Logo”;

  AND THAT Council directs staff to develop a Town Sponsorship Policy and present the draft policy to Council for feedback;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to provide a report with additional details related to the feasibility of developing a Corporate Naming Rights Strategy and related policy.

B.10

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Strategic Initiatives portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

Community Services - To be chaired by Councillor Ardiel

B.11

Deputations, if any

B.11.1

Kev Rostami & Tom Kern, Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative

Re: Georgian Bay Community Racquets Centre

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives the deputation of Kev Rostami & Tom Kern, Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative regarding Georgian Bay Community Racquets Centre

B.12

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Community Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

NOTE: In accordance with the Town Procedural By-law 2023-62 ten minutes is allotted at the beginning and end of each section of the Committee of the Whole Meeting to receive public comments regarding matters included on the Agenda. Each person shall provide their name and address, and is required to address their comments to the Chair. Comments shall not refer to personal, litigation or potential litigation matters, or be in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting, it being noted that the verbal commenting period has ended. Written correspondence may still be received in response to matters that have been the subject of a Public Meeting. If a person is unable to personally attend the meeting, or during any period where an
emergency has been declared to exist in the municipality, they shall provide their Public Comments in writing to the Clerk in advance of the meeting for the Clerk to read on behalf of the author during the Public Comment Period.

B.13

Correspondence, if any

B.13.1

Greg Aspin, Resident

Re: Cameron Street, Speed Limit
(For Council Consideration)

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives the May 3, 2025, correspondence from Greg Aspin, regarding Cameron Street Speed Limit

B.13.2

Tim Urbshas, Resident

Re: Concerns regarding Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative Proposal for 130 King Street
(Receive For Information)

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives the correspondence from Tim Urbshas, Resident, regarding concerns of the Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative Proposal for 130 King Street

B.13.3

Correspondences Received in Response to Agenda Item B.11.1 - Deputation of Kev Rostami & Tom Kern, Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative

(Receive For Information) 

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives for information the correspondences received in response to Agenda Item B.11.1 - Deputation of Kev Rostami and Tom Kern, Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative

B.13.3.1

Karl Hale

B.13.3.2

Gillian Kern

B.13.3.3

Tom Eisenhauer

B.13.3.4

Dr. Griffin

B.13.3.5

Nancy Eisenhauer

B.13.3.6

Colin Shawyer

B.13.3.7

Gerry Wayland

B.13.3.8

Margot Allen

B.13.3.9

Melisa Sandrock

B.13.3.10

Carole Huntley

B.13.3.11

Adam McManus

B.13.3.12

Cheryl Mitchell

B.13.3.13

Paul Gilbert

B.13.4

Correspondences Received in Response to Agenda Item B.14.6 - Staff Report CS.25.025, Options for 130 King St. W., & Engagement Response

(Receive For Information) 

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives for information the correspondences received in response to Agenda Item B.14.6. - Staff Report CS.25.025, Options for 130 King Street W., & Engagement Responses

B.13.4.1

Veronique Ponce

B.13.4.2

Maria Giffen

B.13.4.3

Ann Joyner

B.13.4.4

Svetla D. Los

B.13.4.5

Doug Foster

B.14

Staff Reports

B.14.1

Amendment to By-law 2016-71 being a By-law to regulate the size, use, location and Maintenance of signs within the Town of The Blue Mountains, CS.25.028

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.028, entitled “Amendment to By-law 2016-71 being a By-law to regulate the size, use, location and Maintenance of signs within the Town of The Blue Mountains”;

  AND THAT Council directs staff to include the By-law to amend By-law 2016-71 as attached to the staff report on June 2, 2025, Council Agenda, for enactment;

  AND THAT Council waives the provision of the “Provision of Notice and Manner of Providing Notice to the Public Policy, POL.COR.24.04” as it relates to the requirement to schedule a Public Meeting to receive comments on the proposed changes to the said By-law, as they are administrative in nature.

B.14.2

Blue Mountain Resort 2025 Noise By-law Relief Requests, CS.25.030

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.030, entitled “Blue Mountain Resort 2025 Noise By-law Relief Requests”;

  AND THAT Council authorize the requests for relief from the provisions of the Noise By- law for the 2025 events at Blue Mountains Resorts as specified in this report.

  AND THAT Council direct staff to add an exemption to the Noise By-law for the Blue Mountain Resort hilltop location at 201 Scenic Caves Road, for events that do not extend past 12:00am.

B.14.3

Proposed Updated Property Standards By-law and Proposed Updated Administrative Monetary Penalties (“AMPs”) By-law 2021-71, CS.25.016

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.016, entitled “Proposed Updated Property Standards By-law and Proposed Updated Administrative Monetary Penalties (“AMPs”) By-law 2021-71”;

  AND THAT Council schedule a Public Meeting to consider the Updated Property Standards By-law and Proposed Updated AMPS by-law 2021-71 to include infractions under the AMP’s process.

B.14.4

South Georgian Bay Parkinson’s Festival Subsidy Request, CS.25.023

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.023, entitled “South Georgian Bay Parkinson’s Festival Subsidy Request”;

  AND THAT Council approve the request from Living Better with Parkinson’s Organization and South Georgian Bay Parkinson’s Festival to be held on June 22, 2025, and waives the rental cost of $723.20 at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

B.14.5

Special Events 2025 and Request for By-Law Relief, CS.25.018

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.018, entitled “Special Events 2025 and Request for By-Law Relief”;

  AND THAT Council grant conditional relief to the Noise By-law for the dates and times identified in table “A”;

  AND THAT Council approve the road closures identified in table “B”.

B.14.6

Options for 130 King St. W and Engagement Response, CS.25.025

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.025, entitled “Options for 130 King St. W and Engagement Response”;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to include an addition to the 2026 budget for the consideration of re-zoning and development of 130 King St. W;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to include the following elements in the addition to the budget request: replacement of 2 outdoor tennis courts, formalized recreational trail, formalized parking and formalized access;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to negotiate an agreement with the Cameron Shores Tennis Club for the use of the tennis court for 2025 only, subject to a review of the courts for safety, provision of insurance, taxes and lease fee of $1,100.00 (one thousand one hundred dollars).

B.14.7

Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative, CS.25.024

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.024, entitled “Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative”;

  AND THAT Council directs staff to continue to work with Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative to consider the use of part of the municipally owned land of the former Tees Please property;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to provide an update by the September 29^th Council meeting;

  AND THAT Council direct staff to formally meet with Georgian Bay Racquets Initiative up to 4 times prior to the September 29^th Council meeting.

B.14.8

Waiving Youth Fees - Golf Course Revenue Impact

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council receive Staff Report CS.25.034, entitled “Waiving Youth Fees - Golf Course Revenue Impact”;

  AND THAT Council directs staff to change the fees and charges by-law to remove fees for youth 12 and below, add a $5 per round fee for youth 13 to 16 and to add a youth membership for $75.00.

B.15

Public Comment Period regarding matters included in the Community Services portion of the meeting (each speaker is allotted three minutes)

C.

New and Unfinished Business

C.1

Committees of Council Reports

C.1.1

Accountability and Transparency Committee Report dated April 10, 2025

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives for information and consideration, the following recommendation from the Accountability and Transparency Committee dated April 10, 2025:

  THAT the Accountability and Transparency Committee requests Council to direct Staff to invite Communications staff to a future Accountability and Transparency Committee meeting to discuss their strategies surrounding creating a public communication plan.  CARRIED.

  AND THAT Council directs Staff to invite Communications staff to a future Accountability and Transparency Committee meeting to discuss their strategies surrounding creating a public communication plan.

C.1.2

Grants and Donations Committee Report dated May 21, 2025

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives for information and consideration, the following recommendation from the Grants and Donations Committee dated May 21, 2025:

  THAT the Grants and Donations Committee receive Staff Report CFS.25.028, entitled “2025 Grants and Donations Applications”;

  AND THAT the Grants and Donations Committee make recommendations to Council to authorize the funding of the 2025 Cash Grant portion of the applications as follows:

  • • • Breaking Down Barriers - $500
      • Climate Action Now Network - $500
      • Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. - $500
      • Elora Environment Centre (Tree Trust) - $500
      • Escarpment Corridor Alliance - $500
      • Events for Life Centre Inc. - $500
      • Georgian Triangle Anglers Association - $500
      • Grey Sauble CA/Beaver River Watershed Initiative - $500
      • Hanley Institute - $500
      • Home Horizon Georgian Triangle Residential Services - $500
      • Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre - $500
      • Magic of Children in the Arts - $500
      • Ontario Track 3 Adaptive Sports Association - $500
      • Pollinate The Blue Mountains - $500
      • Royal Canadian Legion Br 281 - $500
      • Southern Georgian Bay Jewish Community - $500
      • George’s Cares Meal Program c/o St. George’s Anglican Church - $500
      • Theatre Collingwood Association Inc. - $500
      • Thornbury / Beaver Valley Lions Club - $500
      • United Way Simcoe Muskoka - $500 CARRIED

  AND THAT Council authorizes Staff to provide the funding of the 2025 Cash Grant portion of the applications as follows:

  • • • Breaking Down Barriers - $500
      • Climate Action Now Network - $500
      • Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc. - $500
      • Elora Environment Centre (Tree Trust) - $500
      • Escarpment Corridor Alliance - $500
      • Events for Life Centre Inc. - $500
      • Georgian Triangle Anglers Association - $500
      • Grey Sauble CA/Beaver River Watershed Initiative - $500
      • Hanley Institute - $500
      • Home Horizon Georgian Triangle Residential Services - $500
      • Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre - $500
      • Magic of Children in the Arts - $500
      • Ontario Track 3 Adaptive Sports Association - $500
      • Pollinate The Blue Mountains - $500
      • Royal Canadian Legion Br 281 - $500
      • Southern Georgian Bay Jewish Community - $500
      • George’s Cares Meal Program c/o St. George’s Anglican Church - $500
      • Theatre Collingwood Association Inc. - $500
      • Thornbury / Beaver Valley Lions Club - $500
      • United Way Simcoe Muskoka - $500 CARRIED
• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains receives for information and consideration, the following recommendation from the Grants and Donations Committee dated May 21, 2025:

  THAT with respect to Staff Report CFS.25.028, entitled “2025 Grants and Donations Applications” the Grants and Donations Committee makes the following recommendation to Council to authorize the funding of the 2025 Subsidy Grant portion of the applications as follows:

  • • • Beaver Valley Agricultural Society - $9,375
      • Blue Mountains Curling Centre - $1,310
      • Living Better with Parkinson’s - $500
      • Meaford Thornbury Special Olympics - $6,400
      • Rotary Club of Thornbury Clarksburg - $3,500
      • Seniors Network – Blue Mountains - $740
      • Touch of Taryn Foundation - $780
      • Beaver Valley Outreach $11,635
      • Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation $500
      • Music in the Park - $2,375
      • My Friend’s House - $500 CARRIED

  AND THAT Council authorizes Staff to provide the funding of the 2025 Subsidy Grant portion of the applications as follows:

  • • • Beaver Valley Agricultural Society - $9,375
      • Blue Mountains Curling Centre - $1,310
      • Living Better with Parkinson’s - $500
      • Meaford Thornbury Special Olympics - $6,400
      • Rotary Club of Thornbury Clarksburg - $3,500
      • Seniors Network – Blue Mountains - $740
      • Touch of Taryn Foundation - $780 
      • Beaver Valley Outreach $11,635
      • Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation $500
      • Music in the Park - $2,375
      • My Friend’s House - $500 CARRIED

C.2

Notice of Motion (Council)

C.3

Additions to the Agenda

D.

Notice of Meeting Dates

Council Meeting, June 2, 2025
Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual

Council, Public Meeting, June 3, 2025
Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual

Committee of the Whole Meeting, Administration, Corporate & Financial Services, Strategic Initiatives, and Community Services, June 9, 2025
Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual

Committee of the Whole Meeting, Operations, and Planning & Building Services, June 10, 2025
Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtual

E.

Adjournment

• Recommended (Move, Second)

  THAT this Committee of the Whole does now adjourn at TIME p.m. to meet again on June 9, 2025, Town Hall, Council Chambers and Virtually, or at the call of the Chair.