Committee of the Whole Meeting

That this portion of the meeting be closed to the public in order to consider the following: Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act – 1. purpose of educating or training the members and 2. no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of the council, local board or committee - Transportation and Mobility Master Plan - for information

That the closed session meeting adjourn and the Committee of the Whole meeting resume.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley accept Judy Graff, Cathy Harrington and Karla Rabidoux as delegations.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley approve one and a half additional days of in-kind space to Community Care Concepts to run the senior active living centre across the Township of Wellesley within Township recreation facilities.

Whereas storm water management (SWM) ponds were not identified as eligible locations for memorial benches in the Township’s Memorial Bench Policy; and Whereas a request has been submitted by Mrs. Judy Graff to place a memorial bench at the SWM pond located on Schweitzer Crescent; and Whereas the Director of Public Works and the Director of Recreation have reviewed the proposed location and have no objections; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Wellesley approve the request from Mrs. Graff for the placement of a memorial bench at the SWM pond on Schweitzer Crescent, subject to compliance with all other provisions of the Township’s Memorial Bench Policy.

Whereas the Recreation Service Boards of the Township of Wellesley have made significant contributions to the delivery of recreation programs and services in their communities over many years; and Whereas only one Recreation Service Board remains active, with another currently inactive, and the other boards and committees unofficially disbanding; and Whereas the Township has identified the need for a more coordinated and strategic approach to recreation planning and delivery across all communities; and Whereas the establishment of a Recreation Advisory Committee will provide consistent advice to Council, enhance public input, and ensure recreation services are aligned with the Township’s strategic priorities; and Whereas the local Lions Clubs have expressed support for the establishment of such a committee; and Whereas the Township recognizes and respects the importance of maintaining existing Recreation Service Board funds within their respective accounts to be utilized for recreation purposes within their communities; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Wellesley hereby approve the disbandment of the existing Recreation Service Boards and the establishment of a Recreation Advisory Committee, with the scope and structure as outlined in the staff report; And further that the Hawkesville Recreation Service Board be permitted to continue in its current capacity until December 31, 2026, to continue hosting community events in Hawkesville with free re

Whereas the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) has a game streaming agreement with NBC Sportsengine; And whereas the Wellesley Apple Jacks have an agreement with the PJHL to stream their hockey games; And whereas an agreement between the Wellesley Apple Jacks and the Township of Wellesley is required prior to the installation of a permanent camera in township facilities; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Wellesley authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the agreement with the Wellesley Apple Jacks, pending a legal review; And further that Council direct staff to obtain the legal review, with all associated costs to be covered by the Wellesley Apple Jacks.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley adopt the Pregnancy and Parental Leave for Members of Council Personnel Policy No. 33/25.

That the Council of the Township of Wellesley approve the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule as presented in report A. F. & P. 27/2025.

THAT the Council of the Township of Wellesley approve a partnership with the Wellesley and District Lions Club whereby the Township provides event space for up to four (4) youth dances per year at the Township of Wellesley Recreation Complex organized and hosted by the Wellesley and District Lions Club.

THAT the Council of the Township of Wellesley authorize the CAO to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Woolwich Community Health Center and any additional reasonable approvals required to provide opportunity to design a medical facility to be added to the Linwood Community Centre as outlined in this report and the attached MOU.

That the Committee of the Whole meeting does now adjourn.