Committee - Community Services

"THAT the Community Services Committee approves the minutes of the meeting held on April 21, 2026."

"THAT in consideration of a deputation made at the May 20, 2026 Community Services Committee meeting respecting the Owen Sound Ice Hawks U22 Elite Team, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council direct staff to provide the Owen Sound Ice Hawks with a letter of municipal endorsement for the U22 application."

"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-036 respecting the Kelso Beach at Nawash Park Playground Replacement and Splash Pad Revitalization, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council: 1. Direct staff to bring forward a report to the June 2026 Community Services Committee meeting with the final playground and splash pad designs; and 2. Increase the budget allocation for the project to cover the cost of contract administration and construction oversight in the amount of $69,200 and an additional $35,000 for construction (total $104,200), funded from the Parks Capital Reserve."

"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-041 respecting the River District Public Art Installations by ArtCures Grey Bruce, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council approve the: 1. River District Art Installations by ArtCures Grey Bruce for the Peace Ribbons, under the Public Art Policy, in the area in front of City Hall and in Percy England Parkette, subject to the conditions outlined in Attachment 2; and 2. Proposed public art murals by ArtCures Grey Bruce on Public Utility Boxes in principle, with the final design, details and conditions of approval to be brought forward to a future Committee meeting."

"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-042, respecting a Façade and Structural Improvement Grant and Landscaping and Property Grant Program for 1199 1st Avenue East, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council: 1. Approve the Façade and Structural Improvement Grant in the amount of 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $7,500, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘D’; 2. Approve the Landscaping and Property Improvement Grant in the amount of 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $10,000, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule ‘D’; and 3. Direct staff to bring forward a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Financial Incentive Program Agreement between the property owner and the City for completion of the works."

"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-035 respecting Bring- Your-Own (BYO) Events, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council direct staff to continue to monitor the implementation of Bring Your Own (BYO) events Provincially and in other communities."

"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-039 respecting usage of the Bayshore Upper Concourse, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council receive the report for information purposes."

"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-026 respecting a request from the Owen Sound Attack Hockey Club, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council approve the request for additional space at the Bayshore Community Centre (approximately 726 square feet) for player space, subject to the following: 1. Producing construction drawings for the renovations and alterations, including engineered stamped drawings as required by the Ontario Building Code; 2. Obtaining necessary permits from the City for this work; 3. Coordinating with the City on the timing of the work such that it has a minimal impact on City staff operations; 4. Contracting with a qualified contractor to undertake the work with the required insurance; and 5. The Attack assuming 100% responsibility for all costs associated with the contract, drawings, permitting and construction for both the Attack space and the City space."

"THAT in consideration of correspondence provided for information purposes listed on the May 20, 2026 Community Services Committee agenda, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council receive Items 11.a to 11.e for information purposes."