Council Highlights - July 15 & August 12, 2024

Committee of the Whole meetings occur on the second and fourth Monday of each month, and Council meetings occur on the second, third, and fourth Monday of each month (the third Monday of the month is to discuss and consider planning and development matters). If a regular meeting falls on a public or civic holiday, the Council meets at the same hour on the next day that is not a public or civic holiday. 

Committee of the Whole consists of all Council members that recommends an item for approval by Council. The item still requires Council's final approval, typically at the next Council meeting held two weeks later.  

Visit www.SaugeenShores.ca/Meetings to see all meeting dates, agendas, minutes and webcasts. 

Members of the public can watch Committee of the Whole and Regular Council Meetings in person or on the Town’s YouTube Channel. 

 July 15, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting

Community Improvement Plan Update for Saugeen Shores 

The purpose of the public meeting was to hear from the public and receive comments from Council about the proposed changes to the Saugeen Shores Community Improvement Plan (CIP). 

It was recommended that staff return to Council with the CIP considering comments from the public and feedback provided by Council.  

Southampton Two-Zone Floodplain Management Concept 

The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) Flood Hazard Mapping Study for Saugeen Shores has been completed. To allow conditional development to continue, a Two-Zone Floodplain Management Concept for the areas of Southampton where the floodplain mapping has been updated was recommended. This report requested that the 2024 Budget for an incremental expense of $10,000 associated with the implementation of a Southampton Two-Zone Floodplain Management Concept be amended and be funded by the Development Charges Reserve. 

This was carried.  

Urban Tree Conservation By-law 

A major component in the development of the Urban Tree Canopy Plan is the creation of an Urban Tree Conservation By-law. This report outlined several key elements that may be considered in the development of the Urban Tree Conservation By-law. In reviewing these key elements, it was recommended that an Administrative and Budget Analysis report be prepared in advance of passing of the By-law to ensure Council has adequate information for effective decision-making on the implementation of the By-law. 

This was carried.  

5101 Highway 21 Site Plan Control Application 

The Site Plan Control Application submitted by 12785021 Canada Inc. proposes an addition to the existing mixed-use (commercial/residential) building at 5101 Highway 21. The development will include one new commercial unit and 13 new residential apartments on two floors above and behind the new commercial space. Comments from Council will be considered as part of the site plan approval process outlined in Section 41 of the Planning Act. 

This was carried.  

To learn more, view the Council meeting agenda. 

August 12, 2024  - Committee of the Whole Meeting 

Southampton South Area Drainage Comprehensive Environmental Assessment 

Early in 2024, the Town completed the Master Drainage Plan (MDP). The MDP highlighted areas with existing drainage issues, outlined future drainage needs, and made a set of recommendations. This report outlined the rationale for and advances a recommendation to fund and carry out an Environmental Assessment (EA) to address drainage issues in the Southampton South Area covering the Island Street, Bay Street, and South Street Outlets catchment areas. 

This was recommended for approval.  

Options for Ward Boundary and Council Composition Project 

Council elected not to include a Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review in the 2024 Business Plan that would have seen a consultant retained to conduct this work. Staff were instructed to prepare a report in 2024 to provide Council with a legislative summary and options for a review of the ward boundaries and/or Council composition. 

This was recommended for approval.  

2026 Municipal and School Board Election Supplier 

The next Municipal and School Board election will be held on October 26, 2026. This report recommended to Council the continued use of Internet and telephone voting methods and advised Council of the intention to retain the services of Simply Voting for the conduct of voting in the election. 

This was recommended for approval.  

Communications / Petitions for Committee of the Whole

The Committee recommended to Council that the Municipality of Callandar resolution to Urge the Government to Promptly Resume the Assessment Cycle, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury resolution for Ontario Long Service Medals, and the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan resolution for Regulations for the Importation and Safe Use of Lithium-ion Batteries be endorsed. The Committee directed that letters be prepared and forwarded using the Association of Municipalities of Ontario templates for the Joint Health Resolution Campaign and the Call to Action on Social and Economic Prosperity Review. 

To learn more, view the Committee of Whole meeting agenda.  

Regular Council Meeting 

Staff Report - Interim Traffic and Parking By-law Updates 

This report provided updates to the Traffic and Parking Bylaws including changes arising out of the Safe to School recommendations and other “housekeeping” items, and changes recommended to be examined as part of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) updates in 2025. Council amended the by-law to keep the current speed limit on Saugeen Beach Road. 

This was carried, as amended.  

Staff Report - Authorize Municipal Funding Agreement on the Canada Community- Building Fund 

This agreement renews an expiring agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for the transfer and use of the Canada Community-Building Fund.  

This was carried.  

Striking Committee Report - Accessibility Advisory Committee Mandate Update 

This report recommended that Council adopt the updated Accessibility Advisory Committee Mandate. 

This was carried.  

Accessibility Advisory Committee Report - Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy 

This report recommended that Council approve the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy amendments. 

This was carried.  

To learn more, view the Council meeting agenda.