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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/1/2024 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers/Virtual Meeting
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24-A-052 1  Awards and RecognitionRECOGNITION OF THE ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS BOY BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE OFSSA BOY’S AA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP On behalf of Council, Mayor, A. Nuttall recognized the St. Joseph’s Catholic High School Senior Boys Basketball Team for winning Gold at the OFSSA Boys AA Basketball Championship. Coach Drew Taylor thanked Council for the recognition and provided some highlights from the winning season, including a 22-game winning streak. This is the first time in 28 years that a City of Barrie school team has won this championship. Mayor Nuttall congratulated the team on all their hard work and success.   Not available Not available
24-A-053 1  Awards and RecognitionRECOGNITION OF BARRIE ROYALS U11 GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP On behalf of Council, Mayor, A. Nuttall recognized the Barrie Royals U11 Girls Basketball Team for winning the Provincial Championships. Coach Mike Dominelli thanked Council for the recognition and provided some highlights from the winning season, including going 33-0 in their age group and becoming the first back-to-back champions in Barrie Royals 39-year history. Mayor Nuttall congratulated the team on their win and thanked them for representing the City of Barrie at the Provincial Championships.   Not available Not available
24-A-054 2  Student/Mayor ItemSWEARING IN OF INCOMING STUDENT MAYOR(S): Wendy Cooke, City Clerk called upon Graysen Main representing Willow Landing Public School, to be sworn into office as Student Mayor. After being sworn into office, Graysen assumed their seat next to Mayor Nuttall. Mayor Nuttall congratulated Graysen on their appointment as Student Mayor and welcomed them to City Council. Members of Council introduced themselves to Graysen.   Not available Not available
24-A-055 1  Confirmation of MinutesThe minutes of the City Council meeting held on April 10, 2024, were adopted as printed and circulated.   Not available Not available
24-A-056 1  DeputationDeputation by Simon Kapteijn on behalf of 244/246 and 248 Bradford Street concerning motion 24-G-089, Bradford Street Corridor Study Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Wards 2 and 8) Simon Kapteijn on behalf of 244/246 and 248 Bradford Street provided a deputation concerning motion 24-G-089, Bradford Street Corridor Study Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. Mr. Kapteijn outlined some concerns regarding the costs associated with widening the roads, and the removal of housing units. Mr. Kapteijn asked Council how this is in line with the Major Transit Station Area Policy, and if there has been a sign off from the Safety Consultant that wider and straighter roads are safer. Mr. Kapteijn reviewed the projected loss of Tax Revenue in relation to this project and asked if a scaled down version of the proposal could be considered as it would cost less to maintain but still achieve the same objective. Mr. Kapteijn asked that if the recommendation is to be approved that it is approved within the existing 34-metre right-of-way.   Not available Not available
24-A-057 1  Tax ApplicationApplication for Cancellation, Reduction or Addition to Taxes dated May 1, 2024, in the amount of $92,635.49.   Not available Not available
GC 240423 1  Committee Report General Committee Report dated April 23, 2024, Sections A, B, C, D, E, F and G (APPENDIX “A”).   Not available Not available
24-G-085 2  Referral ItemREFERRED BY MOTION 24-G-062 - CORRESPONDENCE FROM CIRCULATION LIST DATED MARCH 20, 2024, REGARDING A REQUEST TO THE PROVINCE TO EXTEND THE REMOVAL DATE OF LISTED (NON-DESIGNATED) PROPERTIES FROM THE MUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER That the copy of correspondence from the Town of Cobourg dated March 8, 2024, concerning a resolution requesting an amendment to Subsection 27(15) of the Ontario Heritage Act for the removal of listed (non-designated) properties from Municipal Heritage Register to be extended from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2030, be referred to the Heritage Barrie Committee for further discussion. (C6, Circulation List dated March 20, 2024)   Not available Not available
24-G-086 1  Recommendation2024 DOORS OPEN BARRIE EVENT That the Heritage Barrie Committee supports the registration of the City of Barrie with Doors Open Ontario to participate in a 2024 Doors Open Barrie Event, with dates to be determined.   Not available Not available
24-G-087 2  RecommendationINVESTIGATION - ADDITIONAL FREE TRANSIT OPTIONS FOR SENIORS That staff in the Transit and Parking Strategy Department investigate the cost of offering additional free transit options for seniors and the costs of discounts or free transit options for specialized transit riders; and that staff report back to Council with information following the completion of the Provincial Fare Integration Program.   Not available Not available
24-G-088 1  RecommendationCORRESPONDENCE TO MUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER LISTED PROPERTIES That staff in the Development Services Department be directed to send correspondence on behalf of the Heritage Barrie Committee to those listed property owners on the Municipal Heritage Register and include information concerning heritage designation.   Not available Not available
24-G-089 1  Staff Report REFERRAL MOTION 23-G-153 - BRADFORD STREET CORRIDOR STUDY MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (WARDS 2 AND 8). 1. That the Bradford Street Corridor Study Municipal Class Environmental Assessment as outlined in Staff Report DEV025-23, be received. 2. That the recommended design solution identified in the Bradford Street Corridor Study Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (refer to Appendix “E” in Staff Report DEV025-23) be approved and adopted for corridor protection purposes and that staff in the Development Services Department acquire land conveyances, as identified in the recommended design solution through Planning Act approvals. 3. That staff employ access management practices, where appropriate, when assessing Planning Act approvals on the Bradford Street corridor. 4. That staff be directed to conclude the Bradford Street Corridor Study Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, publish a Notice of Completion. 5. That as implementation is forecasted beyond 2   Not available Not available
24-G-090 1  Staff Report ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - 500 SALEM ROAD (WARD 7) 1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc., on behalf of LSR Salem Inc., to rezone a portion of lands known municipally as 500 Salem Road from ‘Agricultural General’ (AG) to ‘Neighbourhood Residential’ (R5), ‘Environmental Protection’ (EP), and ‘Open Space’ (OS) attached as Appendix “A” to Staff Report DEV017-24 be approved. 2. That the written and oral submissions received relating to this application, have been, on balance, taken into consideration as part of the deliberations and final decision related to the approval of the application, as amended, including matters raised in those submissions and identified within Staff Report DEV017-24. 3. That pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act, no further public notification is required prior to the passing of this By-law. (DEV017-24).   Not available Not available
24-G-091 1  Staff Report 2023 YEAR END DEVELOPMENT CHARGE REPORTS AND TREASURER’S STATEMENT 1. That the following 2023 Annual Development Charge Statements be received: a) Annual Treasurer’s Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement as attached as Appendix “A” to Staff Report FIN004-24; b) Municipal Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement with Project Activity as attached as Appendix “B” to Staff Report FIN004-24; c) Listing of Section 13 Credits as attached as Appendix “C” to the Staff Report FIN004-24 owing where a front ending agreement existed prior to the first City by-law under the Development Charges Act 1997; and d) Listing of Section 38 Credits as attached as Appendix “D” to Staff Report FIN004-24 owing where a front ending agreement exists subsequent to the first City by-law under the Development Charges Act 1997. (FIN004-24)   Not available Not available
24-G-092 2  Staff Report 2023 YEAR END CASH IN LIEU OF PARKLAND REPORT AND TREASURER’S STATEMENT That the following 2023 Annual Cash in Lieu of Parkland Statements be received: a) Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Statement as attached as Appendix “A” to Staff Report FIN005-24; and b) Cash in Lieu of Parkland Project Activity as attached as Appendix “B” to Staff Report FIN005-24. (FIN005-24)   Not available Not available
24-G-093 1  Staff Report 2023 YEAR END COMMUNITY BENEFITS CHARGES REPORT AND TREASURER’S STATEMENT That Staff Report FIN006-24 concerning the 2023 Year End Community Benefits Charges Report and Treasurer’s Statement be received. (FIN006-24).   Not available Not available
24-G-094 1  Staff Report 2024 TAX RATES 1. That the tax rates for the 2024 taxation year be established as identified in Appendix “A” to Staff Report FIN012-24: 2. That the City Clerk be authorized to prepare all necessary by-laws to establish the 2024 tax rates as described within Staff Report FIN012-24. (FIN012-24).   Not available Not available
24-G-096 1  Committee Report REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE DATED APRIL 17, 2024. The Report of the Community Safety Committee dated April 17, 2024, be received. (File: C05)   Not available Not available
24-G-097 1  Committee Report REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE DATED APRIL 17, 2024 The Report of the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee dated April 17, 2024, be received. (File: C05)   Not available Not available
24-G-095 1  Committee Report REPORT OF THE AFFORDABILITY COMMITTEE DATED APRIL 10, 2024. The Report of the Affordability Committee dated April 10, 2024, be received. (File: C05)   Not available Not available
24-G-098 1  Staff Report KEMPENFEST 1. That the City of Barrie continue their in-kind support for Kempenfest in 2024 at a service level consistent with previous years including, but not limited to direct staff support, site services, coordination, administrative support, and parking passes, valued at approximately $22,000. 2. That the Kempenfest Board be requested to seek fundraising sponsorship to support their funding request in the amount of $15,000 in shuttle bus service and $10,000 for the Family Side Stage and should they be unsuccessful, that Kempefest advise Council in writing prior to Council’s summer recess. 3. That up to $25,000 be allocated from the Tourism Reserve to support Recreation and Culture Services and Economic and Creative Development Departments in collaboration with the Kempenfest Board and Tourism Barrie, to retain a consultant to support Kempenfest with assessing the overall economic impact of Kempenfest and a financial and governance review to determine opportunities for operational and financial sustainability. 4. That staff in Economic and Creative Development and Recreation    Not available Not available
24-G-099 2  Staff Report ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT That motion 24-G-099 of section “F” of the General Committee Report dated April 23, 2024, concerning the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Management be referred back to staff in Corporate Facilities to explore third party turn key service providers where the City of Barrie would retain ownership of the electric vehicle infrastructure and contain revenue sharing with the City and report back to General Committee. CARRIED   Not available Not available
24-G-100 2  Staff Report ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY SYSTEM AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor G. Harvey Seconded by: Councillor, J. Harris That motion 24-G-100 of Section “G” of the General Committee Report dated April 23, 2024, concerning the Administrative Penalty System be amended by: 1. Deleting paragraph 3 and replacing it with the following: “That the City Clerk be authorized to hire two Screening Officers/Junior Prosecutors, funded by additional Automated Speed Enforcement program revenue and staff report back to General Committee regarding any additional resource requirements due to the volume violations to be processed”; and 2. Deleting Paragraph 6 Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor. S. Morales the motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT #1 CARRIED   Not available Not available
DEF 12.1 2  RecommendationMOTION 24-G-078 DEFERRED AT CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 10, 2024 - REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM SIGN BY-LAW 2018-029 - 201 FAIRVIEW ROAD (WARD 8) That motion 24-G-078 - Sign Exemption - 201 Fairview Road be referred back to General Committee on May 8, 2024.   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2024-046 1  By-lawBill #046 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to set tax ratios and to define certain property classes for municipal purposes for the year 2024. (24-G-077) (2024 Tax Ratios) (FIN003-24) (File: F22) (P59/19)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2024-047 1  By-lawA By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to levy and collect taxes for municipal purposes of the City of Barrie for the year 2024. (2024 Tax Rates) (23-G-281 and 24-G-010 as amended, and 24-G-094) (FIN012-24) (Note: Motion 24-G-094 is listed on General Committee Report dated April 23, 2024)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2024-048 1  By-lawBill #048 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to levy a special charge for the year 2024 upon rateable property in the downtown area assessed for commercial assessment in 2024. (24-G-076) (2024 Downtown Barrie Business Association Levy) (Ward 2) (FIN002-24) (File: F05)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2024-049 1  By-lawBill #049 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend Town of Innisfil By-law 054-04, a land use control by-law to regulate the use of land, and the erection, use, bulk, height, location and spacing of buildings and structures, formerly in the Town of Innisfil, now in the City of Barrie. (24-G-090) (Zoning By-law Amendment - 500 Salem Road) (File: D30-008-2023) (Note: Motion 24-G-090 is listed on the General Committee Report April 23, 2024)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2024-050 1  By-lawBill #050 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2009-141, a land use control by-law to regulate the use of land, and the erection, use, bulk, height, location and spacing of buildings and structures in the City of Barrie. (24-G-075) (Zoning By-law Amendment - 50 Worsley Street) (File: D30-001-2024)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2024-051 1  By-lawBill #051 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2009-141, a land use control by-law to regulate the use of land, and the erection, use, bulk, height, location and spacing of buildings and structures in the City of Barrie. (24-G-081) (Zoning By-law Amendment - 48 Dean Avenue) (File: D30-002-2024)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2024-052 1  By-lawBill #052 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 1st day of May, 2024.   Not available Not available