Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/13/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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20-A-001 1  Student/Mayor ItemSWEARING IN OF NEW STUDENT MAYOR(S) Tara McArthur, Acting Deputy City Clerk called upon Julia Moreira of St. Nicholas Catholic School and Graydon Reznick of Hyde Park Public School to be sworn into office as Student Mayors. After being sworn into office, Julia and Graydon assumed their seats next to Mayor Lehman. Mayor Lehman introduced the members of Council to Julia and Graydon and he noted that the members of City staff and representatives of the community’s media were also in attendance.Sworn In/Term Completed  Action details Not available
20-A-002 1  Confirmation of MinutesThe Minutes of the City Council meeting held on December 16, 2019 were adopted as printed and circulated.Adopted as printed and circulated  Action details Not available
20-A-003 1  Awards and RecognitionRECOGNITION OF DAVE MORRISON, FORMER ALDERMAN AND CHAIR OF THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE, FOREIGN RECIPIENT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN’S 2019 AUTUMN IMPERIAL DECORATIONS ENTITLED “ORDER OF THE RISING SUN, GOLD AND SILVER RAYS” Mayor Lehman welcomed Takako Ito, Consul-General of Japan in Toronto to the City of Barrie. He provided an overview on Mrs. Ito’s education and career accomplishments from 1985 to present. Mayor Lehman invited Mrs. Ito to approach the podium to award the “Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” to Mr. Morrison, former Alderman and Chair of the International Relations Committee on behalf of the Japanese Government. She noted that the Order is awarded to those individuals who have made distinguished achievements in international relations and promotion of Japanese culture. Mrs. Ito provided a presentation concerning the bilateral and economic relations of Japan verses Canada, a data comparison chart between Japan and Canada, Japan’s economic strengths, business opportunities to expand with Japanese companies, the Comprehensive and ProgressReceived  Action details Not available
20-A-004 1  Awards and RecognitionRECOGNITION OF THE 2019 BUSINESS ACCESSIBILITY AWARD RECIPIENTS Mayor Lehman called upon Catherine Kenwell, Chair and Doug Taylor, member of the Accessibility Advisory Committee to approach the podium for the recognition of the 2019 Business Accessibility Award recipients. Mr. Taylor recognized the efforts of the local businesses that have made exceptional strides to improve accessibility and provide inclusiveness for the community. Mayor Lehman, Ms. Kenwell and Mr. Taylor called upon the following 2019 Business Accessibility Awards recipients to approach the podium to receive their Certificates: · Homestead Artisan Bakery Café; and · Sobeys Barrie. Mayor Lehman expressed his appreciation to the award recipients for providing a thoughtful approach to improving accessibility in the City of Barrie. Mayor Lehman recognized the members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee and thanked them for their efforts.Received  Action details Not available
20-A-005 1  Awards and RecognitionRECOGNITION OF THE ST. PETER’S SECONDARY SCHOOL SENIORS BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE BRONZE MEDAL AT THE 2019 SENIOR BOYS AAA OFSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Mayor Lehman called upon Andy Bowers, Head Coach of the St. Peter’s Secondary School Senior Boys Volleyball Team to join him at the podium to recognize the Team for winning the Bronze Medal at the 2019 Senior Boys AAA Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFFSA) Championships. Mayor Lehman congratulated Mr. Bowers on his Team’s Bronze Medal win and invited him to say a few words about the Team’s season. Mr. Bowers highligted on his Team’s hard work, dedication and sportsmanship throughout the Team’s successful volleyball season. Mayor Lehman called upon the following Team members to approach the podium to receive their Certificate of Recognition: Keegan Annecca Tyler Fortin Dan Dubinko Cooper Thompkinson Ethan Eiselt-Rolfe Dean Battaglia Jordan Cardenas Aandon Burton Jordan Monbourquette Andy Bowers Cameron Chadwick Marc Desrochers Payton Fulmer Kevin Belcourt. Jaiden SchreckReceived  Action details Not available
20-A-006 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated January 6, 2020, Sections A and B. (APPENDIX “A”)Received  Action details Not available
20-G-001 3  Staff Report CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION MATTER - APPOINTMENTS TO INVESTMENT BOARDAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-002 2  Staff Report SCHOOL SAFETY REVIEW - SANDRINGHAM DRIVE AND CHURCHLAND DRIVE (WARDS 7 AND 10)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-G-003 2  Staff Report INVESTIGATION - PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON HORSFIELD DRIVE (WARD 4)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-G-004 2  Staff Report ALL-WAY STOP AT COX MILL ROAD AND TOLLENDAL MILL ROAD (WARD 8)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-G-005 2  Item of DiscussionINVITATION TO PRESENT - ROYAL VICTORIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE (RVH)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-G-006 3  Item of DiscussionINVESTIGATION TO ALLOW VEHICULAR ACCESS DURING ICE FISHING SEASONReceived  Action details Not available
20-A-007 1  Committee Report CCPlanning Committee Report dated January 7, 2020, Sections A, B and C. (APPENDIX “B”)Received  Action details Not available
20-P-001 2  Staff Report - PCAPPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 2431805 ONTARIO INC. AND 2528286 ONTARIO INC. - 910 VETERAN’S DRIVE (WARD 7)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-P-002 3  Staff Report - PCPROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT: SECOND SUITES PERMISSIONS IN THE GEORGIAN NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDY BOUNDARY AREA (WARDS 1, 2 AND 3) Councillor, S. Morales declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter as he could be financially impacted in the future if he were to own property in the area. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on the matter. He remained at the Council table.Adopted  Action details Not available
20-A-008 1  Presentation - CCPRESENTATION BY BARRIE DOCTORS ON CLIMATE SOLUTIONS (DOCS) CONCERNING CLIMATE CHANGE AND RELATED HEALTH ISSUES Dr. Bradley Dibble from Barrie Doctors on Climate Solutions (DOCS) and Dr. Charles Gardner from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) provided a presentation concerning their initiative to bring increase awareness and education to the community regarding climate change and health related issues. Dr. Dibble and Dr. Gardner discussed slides the following topics: · An overview about the Barrie DOCS organization addressing climate change; · Available public support associated to climate change and health related issues; · The steps the City has taken to mitigate climate change; · The City’s Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Implementation Plan; · The Barrie DOCS recommended measures; · Ways to reduce emissions to help with climate change and reduce pollution; · Education to promote healthy life styles; · Partnerships and other green communities that are taking action towards climate change; and · The importance of adaptation planning. Dr. Dibble and DrReceived  Action details Not available
20-A-009 1  Presentation - CCPRESENTATION BY THE LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY CONCERNING THE NEW NATURE CENTRE PROJECT Cheryl Taylor, Executive Director and Lisa Spinks, Campaign Manager from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), Lake Simcoe Conservation Foundation (LSCF) provided a presentation concerning the new Nature Centre Project. Ms. Taylor and Ms. Spinks discussed slides concerning the following topics: · A video from the LSCF concerning the Nature Centre Project; · Pictures illustrating the current Nature Centre and the new Nature Centre; · An overview on the LSRCA outdoor education program; · The benefits of outdoor education; · A chart illustrating the percentages of 2019 participation at the Nature Centre from school programs; · The “Therapy in the Woods” community program; · The condition of the current Nature Centre; · The new Nature Centre inspired design; · The status of the Connect Campaign; and · The LSCF request to the City of Barrie. Members of Council asked a number of questions to presenter and received responses.Received  Action details Not available
20-A-010 1  Presentation - CCPRESENTATION BY THE DAVID BUSBY CENTRE CONCERNING AN UPDATE ON THE DAVID BUSBY CENTRE Sara Peddle, Executive Director of the David Busby Centre provided an update concerning the David Busby Centre and the opening of 88 Mulcaster Street. Ms. Peddle discussed slides concerning the following topics: · An overview on the David Busby Centre and the coordinated response to homelessness in the community; · A timeline of the David Busby Centre from February 3, 2014 to September 2019; · An overview of the Campaign to raise funds in Barrie and surrounding area communities; · An update on the City’s grant to the Centre; · The average monthly costs associated to housing people that are homeless; and · A summary of the HUB, a coordinated access point to housing options and support for individuals and families. Members of Council asked a number of questions to the presenter and received responses. Mayor Lehman thanked Ms. Peddle for her work every day to support the community.Received  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-001 1  By-lawBill #001 A By-law of The Corporation of The City of Barrie to expropriate the lands described as Part Lot 7, Concession 9 (Innisfil) being Part 1 on Plan 51R-4977; Except Part 1 on Expropriation Plan SC1228176; Subject to an Easement over Part 1 on Plan 51R-40314 as in SC1313862; in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe and being all of PIN 58098-0258 (LT). (18-G-216) (17 MacKay Road East) (ENG017-18) (Files: L07-1139 and T05-MK)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-002 1  By-lawBill #002 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to deem certain Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision. (12-G-190) (Deeming By-law - Queensgate Homes (Barrie) Inc., 681 and 685 Yonge St.) (PLN026-12) (File: D11-013-2019 and D12-SUB)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-003 2  By-lawBill #003 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to provide for an interim tax levy on all property classes in the City of Barrie. (13-G-316) (Interim Taxes) (FIN022-13) (File: F22)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-004 1  By-lawBill #004 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. (19-G-368) (Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Park City Inc., 152 and 156 Miller Drive) (Ward 5) (PLN042-19) (D14-1650)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-005 1  By-lawBill #005 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 99-312, being a By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to establish site plan control areas and the processing of site plans within the City of Barrie. (Amendment to Site Plan By-law 99-312 to include lands known municipally as 152 and 156 Miller Drive) (Ward 5) (File: D14-1650)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-006 1  By-lawBill #006 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to designate a Community Improvement Project Area and to repeal By-laws 2016-098 and 2007-175 and all amendments thereto. (19-G-367) (Designation a Community Improvement Project Area) (PLN038-19) (File: D21-CIP-2019)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-007 1  By-lawBill #007 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt a Community Improvement Plan and to repeal By-laws 2016-099 and 2007-235 and all amendments thereto. (19-G-367) (Approval of New Community Improvement Plan) (PLN038-19) (File: D21-CIP-2019) Councillor, S. Morales declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matters as he could be financially impacted in the future if property he owns were to qualify under the Community Improvement Plan. He did not participate or vote on the matter. He remained at the Council table.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-008 1  By-lawBill #008 By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 13th day of January, 2020.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available