Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/29/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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20-A-065 1  Confirmation of MinutesThe Minutes of the City Council meeting held on June 15, 2020 were adopted as printed and circulated.Adopted as printed and circulated  Action details Not available
20-A-066 1  DeputationDEPUTATIONS REGARDING MOTION 20-P-030, APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 481 YONGE DEVELOPMENTS INC. - 481 YONGE STREET (WARD 8) 1. Mr. Greg Stephenson appeared in to discuss his concerns associated with the proposed development at 481 Yonge Street. He noted that he has been a resident of Barrie over the last 20 years and why he enjoys being a resident. Mr. Stephenson noted that he can’t support the development in his current form but supports measured intensification that is included in the Provincial and City plans. He noted his core issue is that he the intensification being proposed is over twice to what is currently zoned and question why the current intensification is not appropriate and what the current level for this corridor is. Mr. Stephenson commented on what he felt is an appropriate density for the City to achieve targets identified in provincial and municipal policies. He discussed his concerns about parking implications and including parking numbers by Statistics Canada and the number of residents that rely on cars to drive to work. In closing he questi   Action details Not available
20-A-067 1  DeputationDEPUTATIONS REGARDING MOTION 20-G-104, THE STATUS OF MCLEAN MINISTER’S ZONING ORDER (MZO) - ORO-MEDONTE Mayor Lehman noted that Ms. Emma Wismer and Mr. J. Hartman had withdrawn their deputation requests prior to the meeting. 1. Dr. Judy McLean Wismer discussed that her family has owned the subject property for almost 100 years. Dr. McLean Wismer provided clarification on a Ministry Zoning Order, noting that public forums and studies still need to be completed. She discussed the process undertaken including consultation with Mayor Lehman and member of Council for the Township of Oro-Medonte. Dr. McLean Wismer commented on her observation of people living in rural settings not having the opportunities for facilities for aging in place. She noted that Oro-Medonte Council voted unanimously on this matter. Dr. McLean Wismer provided details of the proposed facilities including the design concepts, parkland, trails and amenities and advised it would not be a suburban concept. She discussed consultations with the University of Guelph concerning innovations within the development   Action details Not available
20-A-068 1  DeputationDEPUTATION CONCERNING MOTION 20-G-118 THE 2021 BUDGET AND BUSINESS PLAN DIRECTIONS Ms. Amber Beckett provided a deputation concerning motion 20-G-118 the 2021 Budget and Business Plan Directions. Ms. Beckett discussed that she had put a comment on the Make a Suggestion Page to put 10% of the Barrie Police Service Budget towards community support and that this suggestion has already reached over 1100 people in support. She noted that the police do not have an easy job with all the different calls and matters they must address. Ms. Beckett commented on the incremental increases in the Barrie Police Service Budget since 2016 and future projections and noted that tax dollars are not infinite and that we may not giving other services the funding they require. Ms. Beckett advised that several communities have been requested to abolish their police forces or reduce their budgets. She spoke to her observation that the majority of calls to police are not criminal and that by requesting a reduction to the Police Service Budget to 90% of their funding, she believes that this could be pu   Action details Not available
20-A-069 1  Committee Report CCPlanning Committee Report dated June 8, 2020. (APPENDIX “A”)Received  Action details Not available
20-P-020 3  Public Meeting APPLICATIONS FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - SUBMITTED BY SMART CENTRES ON BEHALF OF BARRIE LAKESHORE DEVELOPMENTS - 51 - 75 Bradford Street AND 20 Checkley Street (WARD 2) (FILE: D09-OPA078, D14-1692) Paula Bustard, Smart Centres Real Estate Investment Trust advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to review applications for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Smart Centres on behalf of Barrie Lakeshore Developments for lands known municipally as 51-75 Bradford Street and 20 Checkley Street, Barrie. Ms. Bustard discussed slides concerning the following topics: · The context of the subject site and surrounding uses; · A map illustrating the building heights in the downtown area associated to existing towers, approved future developments and the proposed development; · A rendering illustrating the view along the south side of Bradford Street associated to the proposed development and the approved Barrie Central development; · A rendering illustrating the site and roof plan; · A rendering illustr   Action details Not available
20-A-070 1  Committee Report CCPlanning Committee Report dated June 15, 2020. (APPENDIX “B”)Received  Action details Not available
20-P-021 3  Public Meeting APPLICATIONS FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND A PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM EXEMPTION - SUBMITTED BY THE JONES CONSULTING GROUP LTD. ON BEHALF OF ASA DEVELOPMENT INC. - 989 YONGE STREET (WARD 9) (FILE: D12-250/D14-1694)Received  Action details Not available
20-P-022 3  Public Meeting APPLICATION FOR A TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW - SUBMITTED BY SMART CENTRES ON BEHALF OF BARRIE-BRYNE DEVELOPMENT LTD. - PART LOT 7, CONCESSION 12, - HARVIE ROAD/HIGHWAY 400 (WARD 7) (FILE: D14-1696) Mr. Tyler Peers of Smart Centres Real Estate Investment Trust advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to review an application for a Temporary Use By-law submitted by Smart Centres on behalf of Barrie-Bryne Developments Ltd. for property legally described at Part Lot 7, Concession 12, City of Barrie (Harvie Road/Highway 400). Mr. Peers discussed slides concerning the following topics: · The subject property, current zoning and use; and · The requested Zoning By-law amendment. Michelle Banfield, Director of Development Services provided an update concerning the status of the application. Ms. Banfield discussed the anticipated timelines for the staff report regarding the application. A member of Council asked a question of staff and received a response. WRITTEN COMMENTS 1. Correspondence from the MTO dated May 27, 2020 2. Correspondence from D. O’Brien, dated June 14, 2020Received  Action details Not available
20-A-071 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated June 22, 2020, Sections A, B, C, D, E, F and G. (APPENDIX “C”)Received  Action details Not available
20-G-096 2  Staff Report GEORGIAN DRIVE BICYCLE LANES (WARD 1)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-G-097 2  Staff Report DUNLOP STREET CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS - FERNDALE DRIVE TO ANNE STREET MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (WARD 2 AND 5)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-G-098 2  Staff Report PEDESTRIANIZATION OF DUNLOP STREET BETWEEN MULCASTER STREET AND CLAPPERTON STREET (WARD 2) Councillor, K. Aylwin declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter as his father owns a business on Dunlop Street. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on the matter. He left the virtual meeting.Adopted  Action details Not available
20-G-099 2  Staff Report COVID-19 BARRIE RECOVERY ACTION PLANAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-100 2  Staff Report EXTENSION OF LOADING ZONE PARKING STANDARD - DOWNTOWN BARRIE (WARD 2)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-G-101 2  Staff Report FUNDING REQUEST FOR VARIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTSAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-102 2  Staff Report AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON SURPLUS CITY OWNED PROPERTIES - NEXT STEPS TO BE TAKEN (WARD 2) 1. That the Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment and Geotechnical Review completed by WSP Canada Inc. and attached as Appendices “A” and “B” to Staff Report LGL004-20 be received. 2. That staff continue to work with WSP Canada Inc. to refine the estimate of costs to remediate and prepare the properties legally described and shown on Appendix “C” to Staff Report LGL004-20, (“Subject Properties”) for redevelopment. 3. That staff engage with social and non-profit housing providers including the County of Simcoe (“Housing Providers”) seeking their input on the creation of affordable housing as defined by the City of Barrie (“City”) to determine: a) The greatest needs currently in the City for affordable housing and how those needs could be best addressed though the disposition and redevelopment of the Subject Properties; b) The funding, grants and governmental assistance currently or soon to be available to Housing Providers for property acquisition and construction of affordable housing deveAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-103 2  Staff Report NON-RESIDENT WATERFRONT PAID PARKING AND TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PAID PARKING (WARD 2) 1. That Traffic By-law 80-138, Section 1 “Interpretation”, be amended by adding the following Sections: (uu) "Downtown Paid Parking Area" shall mean: (i) Paid parking that falls within the area depicted in Schedule 3 bounded by Parkside Dr, Ross St, Sophia St W, McDonald St, Codrington St, Berczy St, Dunlop St E, Mulcaster St, Simcoe St inclusive of the lands adjacent the right-of-way that extend to the shore of Kempenfelt Bay between the Barrie North Shore Trail and Kidd's Creek, Bradford St and Dunlop St W, including but not limited to the following parking lots: a) 15 Bayfield Street b) Bradford Street c) Chase McEachern Way d) City Hall e) Clapperton Street f) 23 Collier Street g) Collier Street Parkade h) H-Block i) Heritage Park West, East and North j) Lakeshore Drive k) Lakeshore Mews l) Library lot m) Maple Ave South Central and North n) Mary Street o) McDonald Street p) North Marina q) Owen Street r) Simcoe and Bayfield West s) Spirit Catcher (vv) "Hospital Parking ArAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-104 3  Staff Report STATUS OF MCLEAN’S MINISTER’S ZONING ORDER (MZO) - ORO MEDONTEAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-105 3  Staff Report FISHER AUDITORIUM AND EVENT CENTRE UPDATEAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-106 2  Item of DiscussionDISCUSSION OF A CONFIDENTIAL POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY MATTER - ANNE AND WELLINGTON STREETSReceived  Action details Not available
20-G-108 2  Item of DiscussionPOTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY MATTER - ANNE AND WELLINGTON STREETSAdopted  Action details Not available
20-A-072 1  Committee Report CCPlanning Committee Report dated June 23, 2020. (APPENDIX “D”)Received  Action details Not available
20-P-023 2  Staff Report - PCAPPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (1701390 ONTARIO LTD. AND 1701391 ONTARIO LTD.) - 658 AND 662 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST (WARD 9)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-P-024 2  Staff Report - PCAPPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (2667340 ONTARIO INC. C/O THE TYPHON GROUP LTD.) - 272 INNISFIL STREET (WARD 8)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-P-025 2  Staff Report - PCCOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) FUNDING - LAKHOUSE DEVELOPMENT- 185 DUNLOP STREET EAST (WARD 2)Adopted  Action details Not available
20-P-026 2  Public Meeting APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - SUBMITTED BY INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS INC. ON BEHALF OF SOUTH OF 49 INC. - 97 MILLER DRIVE AND 275 PRINGLE DRIVE (WARD 5) (FILE: D14-1698) Mr. Cameron Sellers of Innovative Planning Solutions advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting is to review an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc. on behalf of South of 49 Inc., for lands know municipally as 97 Miller Drive and 275 Pringle Drive, Barrie. Mr. Sellers discussed slides concerning the following topics: · The site context; · The current land designation and zoning; · Photographs of homes the neigbhourhood; · The development proposal; · The proposed zoning by-law amendment; · The proposed boundary adjustment; · A chart illustrating the zoning for the proposed lots; · The application in context with the City’s intensification policies; and · A summary of the development proposal. Michelle Banfield, Director of Development Services provided an update concerning the status of the application. She reviewed the public comments reReceived  Action details Not available
20-P-027 2  Public Meeting APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - SUBMITTED BY INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS INC. ON BEHALF OF MARK PORTER - 2 ARBOUR TRAIL (WARD 8) (FILE: D14-1699) Mr. Cameron Sellers of Innovative Planning Solution advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to review an application for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc. on behalf of Mark Porter for lands known municipally as 2 Arbour Trail, Barrie. Mr. Sellers discussed slides concerning the following topics: · The site context and current use; · The current land designation and zoning; · The surrounding uses; · Photographs of the surrounding residential area; · The development proposal; · Conceptual elevations of the proposed development; · The Zoning By-law amendment; · Chart illustrating the current and proposed zoning for the site; · Studies completed in support of the application; and · A summary of the development application. Michelle Banfield, Director of Development Services provided an update concerning the status of the application. She reviewed the comments receiveReceived  Action details Not available
20-P-028 2  Public Meeting APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - SUBMITTED BY CELESTE PHILLIPS PLANNING INC. ON BEHALF OF 428 LITTLE INC. - 428 LITTLE AVENUE AND 237 FOSTER DRIVE (WARD 8) (D14-1690, D12-452) Ms. Celeste Phillips advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to review an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and a Draft Plan of Subdivision by Celeste Phillips Planning Inc., on behalf of 428 Little Inc. for lands known municipally as 428 Little Avenue and 237 Foster Drive, Barrie. Ms. Phillips discussed slides concerning the following topics: · A map showing the location of the subject lands and surrounding area; · The site context; · The current Official Plan Designation; · The current Zoning for the property; · The proposed site plan; · The proposed elevations for the development; · The landscape plan; · The technical reports prepared in support of the application; · The application in context with City Policy and comments from the Neighbourhood meeting; and · A chart illustrating the current and proposed zoning provisions. Michelle Banfield, Received  Action details Not available
20-P-029 2  Staff Report - PCAPPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (2591451 ONTARIO INC.) - 829 ESSA ROAD (WARD 7) 1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of 2591451 Ontario Inc. to rezone the lands known municipally as 829 Essa Road (Ward 7) from Residential Multiple First Density (R1) to Mixed Use Corridor with Special Provisions (MU2) (SP-XXX), be approved. 2. That the following Special Provisions (SP), be referenced in the site-specific Zoning By-law for the lands known municipally as 829 Essa Road: a) In addition to the uses permitted on Table 5.4.1, a street townhouse is a permitted use in the MU2 zone; b) Notwithstanding Table 5.4.2, a minimum front yard setback of 6 metres is required to the garage for each street townhouse unit whereas no standard is provided; c) Notwithstanding Table 5.4.2, a minimum side yard setback of 1.5 metres shall be required for the end street townhouse units whereas a maximum of 3 metres is the standard; d) Notwithstanding Table 5.4.2, a minimum rear yard setback of 6 metres is required for each street toAdopted  Action details Not available
20-P-030 3  Staff Report - PCAPPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 481 YONGE DEVELOPMENTS INC. - 481 YONGE STREET (WARD 8) AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, R. Thomson Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Ward That motion 20-P-030 of Section “D” of the Planning Committee Report dated June 23, 2020 be amended by deleting paragraph 1 and replace it with the following: 1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions, on behalf of 481 Yonge Street Developments Inc., to rezone lands municipally as 481 Yonge Street, from Residential Multiple Dwelling Second Density (RM2) to Mixed-Use Corridor (MU2) - Special Provision, Hold (SP-XXX)(H-XXX), be approved. 2. That the following Special Provisions be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law 2009-141 for the subject lands: a) Permit a partially paved front yard, whereas a fully paved front yard is required; b) Permit a minimum north exterior side yard setback of 2.5 metres, whereas 3.0 metres is required; c) Permit a maximum south side yard setback of 4.5 metres, whereas a maximum of 3.0 metres is required; d) Permit aAdopted As Amended  Action details Not available
20-A-073 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated June 29, 2020, Sections A, B, C, and D. (APPENDIX “E”)Received  Action details Not available
20-G-109 2  Staff Report LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY WIDENING - ALLOCATION OF CITY FUNDING PORTIONAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-110 2  Staff Report LEASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY - 24 MAPLE AVENUE (WARD 2) 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute as landlord a commercial lease agreement for the vacant restaurant and adjacent patio space located at 24 Maple Street in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services and the Director of Corporate Facilities, subject to the following general terms and conditions: a) A restaurant/boutique grocery store use; b) Approximately 3,110 square feet of vacant space plus the unused outdoor patio; c) An initial 5-year term at lease rate of $18 per square foot plus tenant utilities and a prorated share of the building’s maintenance, insurance and taxes for the leased space, including the unused outdoor patio; and d) Options for two 5-year extensions, at rates to be negotiated. 2. That approximately $20,000 in funding from approved capital project FC1129 - Year Round Downtown Market New Development be utilized to remove and replace the painted tubular steel railing currently surrounding the patio with a glass or other architecturally appealing railing system. 3. That Adopted  Action details Not available
20-G-111 3  Staff Report 2019 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-112 2  Item of DiscussionINVITATION TO PRESENT - LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITYAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-113 2  Item of DiscussionANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE WHEREAS Barrie City Council has zero tolerance for hate, racism or discrimination in all its forms; AND WHEREAS Barrie City Council reaffirms that everyone deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity; AND WHEREAS Barrie City Council is committed to building a more inclusive community; AND WHEREAS Barrie City Council and the Barrie Police Service wish to be guided by the racialized community in combatting racism in the City of Barrie. NOW THEREFORE BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That an Anti-Racism Task Force be established in the City of Barrie. 2. That the composition and membership of the Task Force will be determined by a Steering Group comprised of representatives from Barrie’s racialized communities, in line with their relative populations in Barrie. 3. That the purpose of the Anti-Racism Task Force is to work actively with police services, education (particularly the School Boards), community groups, municipal organizations, social services, business, labour and government agencies in order to facilitate a stronger understanAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-114 2  Item of DiscussionINVITATION FOR PRESENTATION - SHAK’S WORLDAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-115 2  Item of DiscussionCOUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES SESSIONAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-116 2  Item of DiscussionPARKING RESTRICTIONS AUTUMN LANEAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-117 3  Staff Report STATUS OF MCLEAN’S MINISTER’S ZONING ORDER (MZO) - ORO MEDONTEAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-118 3  Staff Report 2021 BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET DIRECTIONAdopted  Action details Not available
20-G-119 2  Staff Report SPEED CUSHIONS - DOCK ROADAdopted  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-058 1  By-lawBill #059 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2020-051 being a By-law to set tax capping parameters for 2020 for properties in the multi-residential, commercial and industrial property classes. (20-G-090) (2020 Property Tax Clawback Rates) (FIN011-20) (File: F22)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-059 1  By-lawBill #060 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to levy a special charge for the year 2020 upon rateable property in the downtown area assessed for commercial assessment in 2020. (20-G-089) (2020 Downtown Barrie Business Association Levy) (Ward 2) (FIN010-012) (File: F22)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-060 1  By-lawBill #061 A 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 2020. (20-G-088) (2020 Tax Rates) (FIN009-20) (File: F22)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-061 1  By-lawBill #062 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. (20-P-017) (Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - 1701390 Ontario Ltd. and 1701391 Ontario Ltd., 180 and 198 Ardagh Road) (DEV011-20) (Ward 6) (File: D14-1685)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-062 1  By-lawBill #063 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-247) (Deeming By-law - Michler Holdings Ltd., 440 Veteran’s Drive and 104 White Crescent) (File: D26-VET)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-063 1  By-lawBill #066 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 80-138, as amended, being a By-law to regulate traffic on highways. (20-G-096 and 20-G-103)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-064 1  By-lawBill #068 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to appoint Edward Davis as a Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Barrie.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-065 1  By-lawBill #064 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan (O.P.A. 077). (20-P-016) (Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (2596843 Ontario Inc.) - 224 Ardagh Road and Part of 250 Ardagh Road) (Ward 6) (DEV005-20) (File: D09-OPA077 and D14-1662)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-066 1  By-lawBill #065 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. (20-P-016) (Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (2596843 Ontario Inc.) - 224 Ardagh Road and part of 250 Ardagh Road) (DEV005-20) (Ward 6) (File: D09-OPA77 and D14-1662) Councillor, N. Harris declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matters as she lives in close proximity to the subject property. She did not participate in the discussion or vote on the matters.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-067 1  By-lawBill #067 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2020-009 with respect to the establishment and requirement of the payment of fees for information, services, activities and use of City Property (20-G-103)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2020-068 1  By-lawBill #069 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 29th day of June, 2020.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available