Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/4/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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19-A-016 1  Confirmation of MinutesCOMMENTS FROM OUTGOING STUDENT MAYOR(S): Jack Honka of Hyde Park Public School provided comments on his term as Student Mayor. He thanked Council for being so welcoming during his term and shared how he has learned a lot about what is required for the City to run smoothly. Jack also advised that he has gathered 70 signatures in support of a Splash Pad in the south end of Barrie. Ryan Khosrovaneh of Eastview Secondary School thanked Council for the opportunity to be Student Mayor. He commented that he found it inspiring that Council had demonstrated such bold leadership on the issues before the City, such as the Opioid Crisis. Ryan shared that he learned a lot about municipal government and that by working cooperatively together, it is possible to make changes to make the community a better place to live.   Action details Not available
19-A-017 1  Student/Mayor ItemSWEARING IN OF NEW STUDENT MAYOR(S): Jeff Carswell, Deputy City Clerk called upon Mason Cooper, Portage View Public School and Matthew Crank, St. Monica’s Catholic School to be sworn into office as Student Mayors. After being sworn into office, Mason and Matthew assumed their seats next to Mayor Lehman. Mayor Lehman introduced the members of City Council to Mason and Matthew. He noted that the members of City staff and representatives of the community's media were also in attendance.   Action details Not available
19-A-018 1  Confirmation of MinutesThe Minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 11, 2019 were adopted as printed and circulated.Adopted as printed and circulated  Action details Not available
19-A-019 1  Presentation - CCPRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) OF THE SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT CONCERNING THE SIMCOE MUSKOKA OPIOID STRATEGY Dr. Rebecca Van Iersel and Dr. Lisa Simon with the Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit provided a presentation concerning the Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy. Dr. Van Iersel and Dr. Simon discussed slides concerning the following topics: · The background on the Opioid Strategy; · The “Lived Experience Video Series”; · The results of the Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy Lived Experience Survey; · A graph illustrating a comparison the Opioid Poisoning Emergency Visit Rate from 2003 to 2018 between the City of Barrie, Simcoe Muskoka and the Province of Ontario; · The need for an Opioid Strategy; · The development of a local approach for the Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy, including Action and Foundational Pillars; · The Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy Steering Committee Members; · An Indigenous Opioid Strategy and Action Plan for North Simcoe Muskoka; · The phases of the Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy Action Plan; · The Foundational Pillar: Lived Experience; · The FoundationaReceived  Action details Not available
19-A-020 2  DeputationDEPUTATION BY MP, ALEX NUTTALL CONCERNING MOTION 19-G-049, ONGOING OPIOID OVERDOSE CRISIS IN CANADA Mr. Alex Nuttall, Member of Parliament for Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte provided a deputation in opposition to motion 19-G-049 concerning the Ongoing Opioid Overdose Crisis in Canada. MP Nuttall advised that he was not against the intent of the motion, as he believed there should be a strong and consistent response to the public health emergency concerning the opioid overdose crisis. He advised that he believes that the first step should be the development of a plan and indicated his support for a public health emergency being called so there could be a coordinated effort to deal with the emergency. MP Nuttall discussed a legal opinion that indicated that the Mayor could declare a local emergency and the Provincial government is not required to endorse it. He also noted that the Legal opinion provided that the opioid crisis could be classified as an emergency, this matter could be within the jurisdiction of all three levels of government and that the onus is on the lower tiReceived  Action details Not available
19-A-021 1  DeputationPURSUANT TO SECTION 4.16 OF PROCEDURAL BY-LAW 2013-072, CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERED A REQUEST BY MS. LIZ SAUL TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY DEPUTATION IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION 19-G-049 CONCENRING ONGOING OPIOID OVERDOES CRISIS IN CANADA. UPON A VOTE OF CITY COUNCIL BEING TAKEN, MS. SAUL WAS PERMITTED TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL. DEPUTATION BY LIZ SAUL REGARDING MOTION 19-G-049, ONGOING OPIOID OVERDOSE CRISIS IN CANADA Ms. Liz Saul provided a deputation in opposition to motion 19-G-049 concerning the Ongoing Opioid Overdose Crisis in Canada, related to the portion of the motion that requests the Federal and Provincial funding to support, enhance, and expand evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation services, addiction prevention and education, and harm reduction measures. Ms. Saul advised that she was the spokesperson for the Barrie Downtown Community Coalition that is a group of residents that live or own businesses in the downtown area. She expressed her concerns associated with what constitutes evidence based thinking and what areas of harm reduction are being referred to in the motion. MReceived  Action details Not available
19-A-022 2  DeputationPURSUANT TO SECTION 4.16 OF PROCEDURAL BY-LAW 2013-072, CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERED A REQUEST BY MS. ANDREA ATTRIDGE TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY DEPUTATION IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION 19-G-042, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION (FARRAGE DEVELOPMENT) - 46, 50, 52 AND 56 PATTERSON ROAD AND PART LOT 30, PLAN 959, PART 1, PLAN 51R-39651 (WARD 1). UPON A VOTE OF CITY COUNCIL BEING TAKEN, MS. ATTRIDGE WAS PERMITTED TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL. DEPUTATION BY ANDREA ATTRIDGE REGARDING MOTION 19-G-042, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION (FARRAGE DEVELOPMENT) - 46, 50, 52 AND 56 PATTERSON ROAD AND PART LOT 30, PLAN 959, PART 1, PLAN 51R-39651 (WARD 1) Ms. Andrea Attridge of 204 Crawford Street provided a deputation in opposition to motion 19-G-042 concerning Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Farrage Development) - 46, 50, 52 and 56 Patterson Road and Part Lot 30, Plan 959, Part 1, Plan 51R-39651 (Ward 6). Ms. Attridge provided details associated with the location of her property in relationship to the proposed development. She advised that she in not opposed to the area being redeveloped, but sheReceived  Action details Not available
19-A-023 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated February 25, 2019, Sections A, B, C, and D.   Action details Not available
19-G-036 2  Committee Report REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DATED FEBRUARY 5, 2019Received  Action details Not available
19-G-037 3  Staff Report CITY OF BARRIE ACT CHARGES FOR 685 YONGE STREETAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-038 2  Staff Report FREE TRANSIT FOR SENIORS IN JUNE 2019 TO PROMOTE SENIORS MONTHAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-039 2  Staff Report 4TH QUARTER INTERNAL AUDIT STATUS REPORT, SUMMARY OF 2018 INTERNAL AUDIT ACTIVTY AND 2019 INTERNAL AUDIT WORKPLANAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-040 2  Staff Report WATER OPERATIONS BRANCH 2018 DRINKING WATER SYSTEM REPORTSAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-041 2  Staff Report TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY BY-LAW 2006-265 AND TAXI, RIDESHARING, DRIVER-FOR-HIRE OPERATIONS - PILOT RESULTSAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-042 2  Staff Report ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION (FARRAGE DEVELOPMENT) - 46, 50, 52 AND 56 PATTERSON ROAD AND PART LOT 30, PLAN 959, PART 1, PLAN 51R-39651 (WARD 6)Adopted  Action details Not available
19-G-043 2  Staff Report MUNICIPAL STREET NAMING FOR PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - NORTH EAST CORNER OF ARDAGH ROAD AND WRIGHT DRIVE (WARD 6)Adopted  Action details Not available
19-G-044 2  Staff Report THE QUEENSWAY PARKING INVESTIGATION (WARD 10)Adopted  Action details Not available
19-G-045 3  Item of DiscussionCONFIRMATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE’S AND COUNTY OF SIMCOE’S APPOINTMENTS TO THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT BOARD OF DIRECTORSAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-046 3  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW - SUBMITTED BY MHBC PLANNING ON BEHALF OF 1911940 ONTARIO INC. (LIQUIDATION NATION) - 164 INNISFIL STREET (WARD 2) (FILE: D14-1657) Mr. Jamie Robinson of MHBC Planning Urban Design and Landscape Architecture advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to discuss an application for a Temporary Use By-law, for a period of up to three (3) years for lands municipally known as 164 Innisfil Street. Mr. Robinson discussed slides concerning the following topics: * An overview of the temporary use being requested; * An overview of the site, including the current use; * A photograph illustrating the view of the property from Anne Street looking East; * A photograph illustrating the view of the property from the North East corner of Anne Street and Brock Street; * The existing site layout; * The current Official Plan designation of the subject property and the surrounding area; * The current Zoning By-law designation of the subject property and the surrounding area; * The Official Plan criteria related to a Temporary Use; and * A summary of the rReceived  Action details Not available
19-G-047 3  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - SUBMITTED BY INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF OF 1765469 ONTARIO INC. AND 70 EDGEHILL INC. - 70 AND 76 EDGEHILL DRIVE (WARD 5) (FILE: D14-1659)Received  Action details Not available
19-G-048 3  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - SUBMITTED BY THE JONES CONSULTING GROUP LTD. ON BEHALF OF BARRIE LOCKHART ROAD GP INC. - 400 LOCKHART ROAD (WARD 9) (FILE: D14-1658 AND D12-440) Mr. Ray Duhamel of The Jones Consulting Group Ltd. on behalf of the Sorbara Group of Companies advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to discuss an application for a Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for lands known municipally as 400 Lockhart Road. Mr. Duhamel discussed slides concerning the following topics: * The background on the Sorbara Group of Companies; * An overview of the subject lands; * The Provincial Policy Statement, the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan; * The Master Plans that have been completed in support of the development in the area; * The Natural Heritage System for the Hewitt's Secondary Plan area; * The Hewitt's Secondary Plan; * The Hewitt's Master Plan; * The approved Conformity Plan; * The supporting reports and plans; * Documentation prepared in support of the proReceived  Action details Not available
19-G-049 3  Item of DiscussionONGOING OPIOID OVERDOSE CRISIS IN CANADA AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Deputy Mayor, B. Ward Seconded by: Councillor, K. Aylwin That Section “D” of the General Committee Report dated February 25, 2019 be amended by adding the following after paragraph 1: “That City Staff be directed to work with local Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament to access funding opportunities to address the opioid crisis.” CARRIED Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, B. Ward and seconded by Councillor, D. Shipley the motion was CARRIED as amended by Amendment #1.Adopted  Action details Not available
19-A-024 1  Presentation - CCPRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) OF THE SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH IN SIMCOE MUSKOKA Dr. Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit provided a presentation concerning Public Health in Simcoe Muskoka. Dr. Gardner discussed slides concerning the following topics: · The Mission of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU); · The 2018 Public Health Standards; · The 2019 Board of Health Members; · The Vision of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit; · The SMHDU’s Strategic Priorities; · The areas that the SMHDU engage with municipalities; · The Low Income Action Plan; · Climate Change and the Built Environment; · The need for an Opioid Strategy; · The public health guidance for municipalities associated with cannabis; · Mental Health Promotion; · Engagement with the Indigenous Communities; · The SMHDU Annual Community Report; · The Provincial Accountability Agreements and Performance indicator results for 2018; · A pie graph illustrating the 2018 Provincial Municipal Funding Share; · A table illustraReceived  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-011 1  By-LawBill #011 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt Block 10, Plan 51M-1118, being all of PIN 587500545 in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control By-law - Pratt Construction Inc. - 65, 67, 69, 71 Frank’s Way) (Block 10, Plan 51M-1118) (D23-BUR)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-012 1  By-LawBill #012 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt Block 11, Plan 51M-1118, being all of PIN 587500546 in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control By-law - Pratt Construction Inc., 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63 Frank’s Way) (Block 11, Plan 51M-1118)(D23-BUR)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-013 1  By-LawBill #013 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt Block 12, Plan 51M-1118, being all of PIN 587500547 in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control By-law - Pratt Construction Inc., 39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49 Frank’s Way) (Block 12, Plan 51M-1118)(D23-BUR)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-014 1  By-LawBill #014 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt Block 13, Plan 51M-1118, being all of PIN 587500548 in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control By-law - Pratt Construction Inc., 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37 Frank’s Way) (Block 13, Plan 51M-1118)(D23-BUR)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-015 1  By-LawBill #015 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to repeal and replace By-law 2016-035 as amended, being a by-law to establish and maintain a policy concerning the procurement of goods and services. (19-G-023) (Procurement By-law Housekeeping Amendments) (FIN002-19) (File: F00)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-016 1  By-LawBill #016 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 4th day of March, 2019.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available