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15-A-040
| 2 | | | Student/Mayor Item | COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING STUDENT MAYORS
Maeve Tebbutt of Codrington Public School thanked Mayor Lehman and the members of Council for welcoming her as the Student Mayor representing Codrington Public School. She commented that her time as Student Mayor was an eye opening and educational experience and that she has learned a lot about municipal government during her term. Maeve discussed some of the unforgettable moments she experienced during her term, including the poem read by the Poet Laurete, the passion of the citizens that attended the public meetings discussing their feelings regarding the planning applications in their neighbourhoods, how difficult the decision making process is, and the many sides to zoning. In closing, Maeve stated that she started her term hopeful and is leaving astounded and confident as the interest of every citizen is considered that well as the interest in the City as a whole giving a new meaning to the term community.
Claudia DeFazio of St. Monica’s Catholic School thanked Mayor Lehman and the members of Council for the opportunity to experienc | Term Completed | |
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15-A-041
| 2 | | | Student/Mayor Item | SWEARING IN OF NEW STUDENT MAYORS
Wendy Cooke, Deputy City Clerk called upon Nathan Emmerson of Monsignor Clair School and Jamie Dibble of Kempenfelt Bay School to be sworn into office as Student Mayors.
After being sworn into office, Nathan and Jamie assumed their seats on the dais next to Mayor Lehman. Dawn McAlpine, City Clerk, introduced the members of City Council to Nathan and Jamie. She noted that the members of City staff and representatives of the community’s media were also in attendance. | Sworn In | |
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15-A-042
| 2 | | | Confirmation of Minutes | The minutes of the City Council meeting held on March 30, 2015 were adopted as printed and circulated. | Adopted as printed and circulated | |
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15-A-043
| 2 | | | Correspondence | DEPUTATION BY CLAUDINE BENOIT DIRECTOR OF THE BARRIE FILM FESTIVAL REGARDING MOTION 15-G-083, 2015 BUSINESS PLAN - PARKING OPERATIONS.
Ms. Claudine Benoit, Director of the Barrie Film Festival provided a deputation regarding motion 15-G-083 concerning the 2015 Business Plan - Parking Operations. Ms. Benoit advised that she was appearing in objection to the proposed $2.00 fee for evening parking on weeknights. She provided background regarding the festival and the partnership the Festival has with the Uptown Theatre. She discussed the financial impacts that the larger movie theatre operations with free parking spaces have on the Uptown Theatre and her concerns that new parking fees will impact attendance. She noted that patrons of the Uptown Theatre and Film Festival are also patrons of other businesses in the downtown core.
Ms. Benoit advised Council that a patron attending a 4:00 p.m. showing at the theatre would be subject to hourly rates until 5:00 p.m. and then the $2.00 flat rate, thus increasing the cost of attending a show between 20% and 40%. She discussed Film | Received | |
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15-A-044
| 2 | | | Correspondence | DEPUTATION BY ANN GREEN AND CHRIS SMALL OF STUDIO BLISS CONCERNING MOTION 15-G-083, 2015 BUSINESS PLAN - PARKING OPERATIONS.
Ms. Ann Green and Mr. Chris Small of Studio Bliss provided a deputation regarding motion 15-G-083 concerning the 2015 Business Plan - Parking Operations. Ms. Green advised that she owns the Studio Bliss property and is a resident of Barrie and that Mr. Small resides at the business location on Dunlop Street. Ms. Green commented that she is a representative of businesses in Barrie locally and globally. She highlighted the number of patrons that attend her studio monthly and of those how many attend in the evening. She discussed the financial impact that the proposed downtown evening weekday parking fee of $2.00 would have on her business and clients. She noted that the daytime rate currently impacts the number of patrons that attend the Studio during the day. Ms Green stated that the proposed evening parking rate would increase the cost to attend the studio by up to 35%.
Ms. Green described options provided to draw patrons into the yoga studio du | Received | |
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15-A-045
| 1 | | | Committee Report | First General Committee Report dated April 13, 2015 (APPENDIX “A”). | Received | |
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15-G-069
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | DISCUSSION OF A CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION MATTER - CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT | Adopted | |
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15-A-046
| 1 | | | Committee Report | Second General Committee Report dated April 13, 2015, Sections A, B, C, D and E (APPENDIX ”B”) | Received | |
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15-G-070
| 2 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED MARCH 25, 2015 | Received | |
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15-G-071
| 2 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE, INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED MARCH 25, 2015 | Received | |
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15-G-072
| 2 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE ORDER OF THE SPIRIT CATCHER COMMITTEE DATED MARCH 25, 2015 | Received | |
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15-G-073
| 2 | | | Staff Report | SOCIAL HOUSING SUBSIDIES
That a letter be sent to the Simcoe County Social Housing Department and the Barrie Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation requesting a review of Mr. Femi's situation. (File: C00) | Adopted | |
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15-G-074
| 2 | | | Staff Report | 2015 TAX RATIOS AND CAPPING POLICIES
1. That the tax ratios for the 2015 taxation year be established as follows:
a) Residential/farm property class 1.000000
b) New Multi-residential 1.000000
c) Multi-residential 1.000000
d) Commercial 1.433126
e) Industrial 1.516328
f) Pipelines 1.103939
g) Farmlands 0.250000
h) Managed forest 0.250000
2. That the capping program be funded by clawing back decreases from within the affected property tax classes.
3. That the recommended capping parameters for commercial, industrial and multi-residential properties be maintained as follows:
a) The property tax cap be set at an amount representing 10% of the previous year's annualized taxes;
b) Any property within +/- $250 of the Current Value Assessment (CVA) taxes be moved directly to CVA taxation;
c) Any property that reaches the CVA level of taxation be removed from the capping program;
d) Exclude any property whose classification changes from capped to clawed back, or vice versa; and
e) A minimum cap of 5% of the | Adopted | |
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15-G-075
| 2 | | | Staff Report | APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 301099 ONTARIO INC. (PREVIN COURT HOMES) - 180 & 190 FERNDALE DRIVE NORTH (WARD 5)
1. That the Official Plan Amendment application submitted by Templeton Planning Limited, on behalf of 301099 Ontario Inc. (Previn Court Homes), for lands known municipally as 180 and 190 Ferndale Drive North (Ward 5) be approved as follows:
a) Amend Official Plan Schedule "A" - Land Use to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from Residential Area and Environmental Protection Area to Open Space Area;
b) Amend Official Plan Schedule "A" - Land Use to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from Residential Area and Environmental Protection Area to General Commercial Area;
c) Amend Official Plan Schedule "A" - Land Use to redesignate a portion of the subject lands from Open Space Area to Residential Area; and
d) Amend Edgehill Drive Secondary Plan Schedule "B" - Concept Plan to redesignate the subject lands from Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential and Environmental Protection to Resid | Adopted | |
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15-G-076
| 2 | | | Staff Report | SALE OF 36 MULCASTER STREET - AMENDMENTS TO THE TERMS OF AGREEMENT AND CONSULTATION PERIOD (WARD 2)
1. That the Option to Purchase Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Barrie ("City") and PACC Mulcaster Corporation ("PACC") for the purchase of 36 Mulcaster Street be amended to reflect the following changes:
a) That the completion date be extended from 60 days after the exercising of the Option to Purchase to no later than 30 days after the removal of all conditions;
b) That the date in which the City's conditions must be satisfied be extended from on or before the completion date to May 31, 2015;
c) That the City continue to operate the existing municipal parking lot after the sale to the PACC and until such time as a building permit is issued for the proposed development; and
d) That all parking related infrastructure be excluded from the sale of 36 Mulcaster Street.
2. That the City Clerk be authorized to execute any documents requisite to amend the Option to Purchase Agreement in a form approved by the Director of Legal Services.
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15-G-077
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | INVESTIGATION - SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM
That staff investigate the feasibility of implementing a School Crossing Guard Program in the City of Barrie and report back to General Committee before September 2015 with information regarding the following:
a) Comparable municipalities' experiences and costs associated with the provision of school crossing guard programs;
b) Alternatives for the delivery of a school crossing guard program including the financial implications and risk for the City of Barrie;
c) The feasibility of a volunteer based school crossing guard program; and
d) Opportunities for the School Boards to contribute to the delivery of a school crossing guard program. (Item for Discussion 8.1, April 13, 2015) (File: T00) | Adopted | |
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15-G-078
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | INVESTIGATION - INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTING ON HURONIA ROAD
That staff in the Roads, Parks and Fleet Department investigate the feasibility and costs associated with installing High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Street Lights (approximately 6 units) along the existing utility poles on the east side of Huronia Road between Saunders and approximately 745 Huronia Road and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 8.2, April 13, 2015) (File: T00) | Adopted | |
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15-G-077
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | INVESTIGATION - EXTENDING ROAD DIET ON HURST DRIVE
That staff in the Roads, Parks and Fleet Department in consultation with the Engineering Department investigate the feasibility, design options and costs associated with extending the Hurst Drive road diet west on Hurst Drive to Tollendal Mill Road, provide recommendation regarding the conversion of the right lane into a turning lane / bike lane only, with only the Left Lane for through traffic, as appropriate and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 8.3, April 13, 2015) (File: T00) | Adopted | |
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15-G-080
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | DEFERRAL OF ROAD DIET IMPLEMENTATION - MADELAINE DRIVE AND DEAN AVENUE
AMENDMENT #1
Moved by: Councillor, S. Morales
Seconded by: Councillor, A. Khan
That motion 15-G-080 of Section “B” of the Second General Committee Report dated April 13, 2015 concerning the Deferral of Road Diet Implementation - Madelaine Drive and Dean Avenue be amended by deleting the words “Dean Avenue between Big Bay Point Road and Madelaine Drive” and replacing them with the words “Dean Avenue between Big Bay Point Road and Mapleview Drive East”.
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15-G-081
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - MICHAEL BOSEOVSKI ON BEHALF OF TRISTAR MANAGEMENT CORPORATION - 681 - 685 YONGE STREET (WARD 9) (FILE: D09-OPA50 & D14-1579)
Mr. T.J. Cieciura of Design Plan Services advised that the purpose of the public meeting was to review an application for an Official Plan amendment and an amendment to the Zoning By-law submitted by Michael Boseovski on behalf of Tristar Management Corporation for the property at 681 - 685 Yonge Street, Barrie.
Mr. Cieciura provided a slide presentation concerning the application. He discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* an aerial map of the subject lands and surrounding uses;
* an illustration of the site plan for the proposed commercial plaza;
* an artist's rendering of the proposed streetscape;
* excerpts from the City of Barrie's Official Plan, Painswick South Secondary Plan and the City of Barrie Zoning By-law identifying permitted land uses for the subject property.
Mr. Cieciura noted that the proposed development would imple | Received | |
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15-G-082
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - MHBC PLANNING ON BEHALF OF MASON HOMES - 370 BIG BAY POINT ROAD (WARD 8) (FILE: D14-1580)
Mr. Gordon Mason, Mason Homes highlighted Mason Homes history of development within the City of Barrie as well as its credentials as a home builder.
Ms. Debra Kakaria of MHBC Planning advised that the purpose of the public meeting was to review an application for an Official Plan amendment and an amendment to the Zoning By-law submitted by MHBC Planning on behalf of Mason Homes for property of 370 Big Bay Point Road.
Ms. Kakaria provided a slide presentation concerning the application. She discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* an aerial map of the subject property and surrounding land uses;
* the current Official Plan designation and zoning of the site;
* the technical studies completed in support of the application;
* the project history and planning process;
* the public comments received at the ward meeting;
* artist's renderings of the of the height of the proposed | Received | |
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15-G-083
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | 2015 BUSINESS PLAN - PARKING OPERATIONS
1. That the Parking Operations base budget, with gross expenditures of $2.3 million and gross revenues of $2.3 million, be approved.
2. That the following changes to parking operations as well as the required changes to any related by-laws, be implemented effective July 1, 2015 with the net impact of a $23,503 operating deficit in 2015 in the Parking Fund:
a) The provision of Gallie Court and Quarry Ridge Paid Parking from 9 a.m. to 12 midnight with an increase in the hourly rate to $2.50 per hour and including the delineation of parking stalls to reduce sightline conflicts at driveways and maximize on street parking, resulting in an estimated $60,000 in additional projected annual revenue ($30,000 in 2015);
b) The conversion of the Marina Parking Lot to a 24/7 Hybrid Lot with free parking passes provided to all seasonal boat slip users in 2015 resulting in approximately $3000 in additional revenue in 2015;
c) The implementation of Weekday (Monday to Friday) Evening Parking Hours from 5:01 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. with a flat | Adopted | |
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15-G-085
| 2 | | | Correspondence | CORRESPONDENCE FROM STREIT MANUFACTURING INC. REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT CHARGE PAYMENTS TO BE SPREAD OVER 4 YEARS
That the correspondence from Streit Manufacturing Inc. dated April 7, 2015 requesting Development Charges payments to be spread over 4 years be referred to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee for consideration at their next meeting. (Circulation List Item C8, April 13, 2014) (File F21). | Adopted | |
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15-A-047
| 1 | | | Committee Report | General Committee Report dated April 20, 2015.
Mayor Lehman advised the General Committee Meeting of April 20, 2015, was cancelled due to lack of quorum and as a result, a report from the meeting was not being presented. | Received | |
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BY-LAW 2015-030
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #029
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to accept the “as-constructed” municipal services within and complementary to the Maplecort Subdivision registered as 51M-781 and to assume the streets for public use. (11-G-276) (Maplecourt Subdivision - Acceptance of Municipal Services - Registered Plan 51M-781) (Ward 10) (File: D12-297) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2015-031
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #032
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. (15-G-068) (On-Street Parking Restriction - Coronation Parkway and Monarchy Street) (Ward 10) (RPF002-015) (File: T02-PA) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2015-032
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #033
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 2015. (15-G-074) (2015 Tax Ratios and Capping Policies) (FIN003-15) (File: F00) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2015-033
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #034
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to set tax capping parameters for 2015 for properties in the multi-residential, commercial and industrial property classes. (15-G-074) (2015 Tax Ratios and Capping Policies) (FIN003-15) (File: F00) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2015-034
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #035
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 20th day of April, 2015. | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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