Committee of the Whole

That the agenda for the June 9, 2026, meeting of the Committee of the Whole, be approved.

Whereas more than 4 in 10 Canadian women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and 1 in 10 experience it almost daily; and Whereas the Ontario Provincial Police have determined that in 2024 there was an 18% increase in intimate partner violence victims compared to the previous year; and Whereas Simcoe County Violence Against Women Agencies received 12,870 crisis calls in 2025. Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the County of Simcoe declares intimate partner violence as an epidemic; and That the County of Simcoe request support from its lower-tier municipalities to declare, if they have not already done so; and That the County of Simcoe requests the Province of Ontario to declare intimate partner violence as an epidemic; and That this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario, the local County of Simcoe MPPs, and the Premier of Ontario.

That staff review and report back with recommendations regarding how the County may potentially support the sector addressing intimate partner violence and align shelter services for eligible women and families.

That the following Consent Items, having been given due consideration, be received:

That Item CCW 2026-176, dated June 9, 2026, regarding the 2025-2026 Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant – Simcoe County Bench Seating Program, be received; and That staff proceed with the project funded by the 2025-2026 Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) Grant from the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility.

That Item CCW 2026-184, dated June 9, 2026, regarding the Ontario Health JOIN LTC and Nursing PLEDGE Funding Incentives, be received.

Rose That the recommendations contained within the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report, dated June 2, 2026, be approved.

That Committee of the Whole recess at 10:51 a.m. to convene a meeting of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board.

That Committee of the Whole reconvene at 11:05 a.m.

That Item CCW 2026-098, dated June 9, 2026, regarding the Request for Approval of the Town of Wasaga Beach Official Plan, be received; and That the Town of Wasaga Beach Official Plan, as adopted by the Town of Wasaga Beach By-law 2025-62 on November 27, 2025, and modified as per Schedule 3 to Item CCW-2026-098 dated June 9, 2026, be approved save and except the Non-Decision as substantively outlined in Item CCW-2026-098; and That the ELM Lands as identified in the Town of Wasaga Beach Official Plan Policy 7.3.2 and identified on Schedule B1, and further described below, be subject to a Non-Decision; and That Notice of Decision of the Official Plan approval for the Town of Wasaga Beach be provided in accordance with the Planning Act; and That for clarity, the County’s approval does not apply to the following Non-Decision: That a Non-Decision,

That Item CCW 2026-148, dated June 9, 2026, regarding Request for Approval – Township of Clearview Official Plan Non-Decision, be received; and That the Non-Decision which applied to various sections of the Township of Clearview Official Plan that reference the 2051 planning horizon for population and employment growth within the Township Official Plan, as originally approved by County Council on November 26, 2024, with modifications outlined in Schedule 3 to Item CCW 2026-148, now be approved; and That Notice of Decision regarding the applicable portions of the Township of Clearview Official Plan be provided in accordance with the Planning Act.

That Item CCW 2026-123, dated June 9, 2026, regarding a Proposal for a Private Golf Range at County Waste Site 33 – the Closed Collingwood Incinerator Landfill, be received; and That staff proceed with Option 2 regarding the request for a proposed golf range at Site 33, as outlined in Item CCW 2026-123.

That Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session at 11:24 a.m. under authority of the Municipal Act, Section 239(2)(c); a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and Section 239 (2)(i); a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization.

That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2026-166, dated June 9, 2026, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act.

That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2026-167, dated June 9, 2026, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act.

That direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2026-189, dated June 9, 2026, regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act.

That Committee of the Whole rise and report at 11:58 a.m.

Staveren That the June 9, 2026, Committee of the Whole, be adjourned at 12:00 p.m.