Tourism Labour Supply Task Force (PDF copy of presentation)
Andrew Siegwart - President - Blue Mountain Village Association
Andrew Siegwart, President, Blue Mountain Village Association provided an update to Council on the efforts and findings of the South Georgian Bay Tourism Industry Labour Supply Task Force. He discussed the tourism industry’s difficulty in finding staff, noting that tourism workers aren’t just service industry workers.
The Task Force has conducted research studies, created surveys on child care needs, held workshops with businesses, consulted municipal planning departments and engaged in community outreach, all in an effort to make a positive impact on the labour market and the local economy. Siegwart outlined the Task Force’s next steps, including a transit forum, an Employer One survey and retaining a housing consultant who will create a business case for more attainable housing.
The following three items were received for information.
PRC Master Plan Consultation (PDF copy of presentation)
Pierre Chauvin and Jon Linton - MHBC Planning
Pierre Chauvin gave Council an overview of the purpose of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Framework for Well-Being and the progress achieved so far.
Jon Linton led Council members in a discussion of the strengths, areas for improvement and challenges for the future of PRC.
Pierre provided a review of the feedback received so far, highlighting the sense of Collingwood as a healthy place to live, and that PRC helps to bring the community together and encourages physical activity. It was noted that barriers to participation include lack of time, lack of knowledge of what is being offered and fees that are perceived to be too high.
The PRC Framework survey is available online or at all PRC facilities until February 28, and the next public open house will be held in April. The public was also reminded that everyone who completes the survey will be entered for a chance to win a $500 gift certificate.
Council voted to direct staff to prepare the first draft of the 2018 Budget by the week of January 29, 2018.
Notice of motion was provided for the following motion, which will be voted on at the next regular Council meeting:
WHEREAS Council passed a resolution on September 12, 2016 in support of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital submitting the Stage 1 application to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for the hospital redevelopment on September 30, 2016;
AND WHEREAS Council passed a resolution on September 11, 2017 to continue to work with the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital in any way to assist in progressing to stage 2 of the redevelopment process.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council herein authorize pre-approval in an amount up to $150,000 in the 2018 budget to be used at the discretion of the CAO for assisting the CGMH with expenses incurred in the Stage 1 a) and b) applications/responses required for the hospital redevelopment.
Council voted to waive notice requirements and approved the following motion:
THAT Council herein provide no further approvals to the Eden Oak (McNabb) Development until such time as Council as a whole together with staff have the opportunity to review the concerns expressed by the neighbouring residents and agree upon any mitigation options.
Collingwood will be receiving $302,000 in gas tax funding which goes towards the Town of Collingwood’s transit system, including the Collingwood-Blue Mountains Link and the Collingwood-Wasaga Link.
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Development & Operations Services Standing Committee |
Monday, January 22, 2018 – 5:00 p.m. |
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Council Meeting |
Monday, January 29, 2018 – 5:00 p.m. |
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Corporate & Community Services Standing Committee |
Monday, February 5 – 5:00 p.m. |
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Council Meeting |
Monday, February 12 – 5:00 p.m. |
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Agendas and Minutes are available online at: collingwood.ca/agendas-minutes |
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Communications Officer |
Clerk |
Mayor |