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16-A-016
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | SWEARING IN NEW STUDENT MAYORS
Lisa Pearson, Committee and Print Services Supervisor called upon Alexa Caldwell to be sworn into office as Student Mayor.
After being sworn into office, Alexa assumed her seat next to Mayor Lehman. Mayor Lehman introduced the members of City Council to Alexa. He noted that members of City staff and representatives of the community’s media were also in attendance. | | |
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16-A-017
| 1 | | | Confirmation of Minutes | The minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 8, 2016 were adopted as printed and circulated. | | |
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16-A-018
| 1 | | | Tax Application | That the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or addition to taxes dated February 29, 2016 approved by the Treasurer in the amount of $17,499.70, be approved. | | |
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16-A-019
| 1 | | | Committee Report | General Committee Report dated February 22, 2016, Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H (APPENDIX “A”). | | |
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16-G-020
| 2 | | | Staff Report | SWEARING IN OF COUNCILLOR-ELECT ANDREW PRINCE | | |
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16-G-021
| 2 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2016 | | |
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16-G-022
| 2 | | | Staff Report | REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE, INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED FEBRUARY 10, 2016
CARRIED | | |
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16-G-023
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | GREY AND SIMCOE FORESTERS REGIMENTAL MUSEUM
That staff in the Facilities and Culture Departments provide a report to General Committee regarding the implications of providing perpetual occupancy of the 36 Mulcaster Street Armoury to the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum, as long as it is operated as a museum and heritage centre. (15-G-274) | | |
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16-G-024
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | SENIORS HOUSING
WHEREAS a mandate of the Seniors Advisory Committee is to consider seniors housing as a component of an Age-Friendly Community;
AND WHEREAS it has been identified that there is a shortage of affordable seniors housing in the City of Barrie;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Barrie Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation be requested to consider construction of non-profit seniors housing in the City of Barrie.
2. That lands for seniors housing continue to be considered during the approval and development process for the Hewitt's Creek and the Salem Lands. (File: S00) | | |
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16-G-025
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | 2016 BUSINESS PLAN - TOURISM SERVICES
That staff in Invest Barrie review the information presented by Tourism Barrie with respect to the services provided and utilization of service grant funds and report back to General Committee with a suggested framework to allow for an analysis of alternative service delivery options for tourism services including a potential partnership with the County of Simcoe and/or internalizing the Corporate tourism function along with maintaining or modifying the existing model. (16-G-018) | | |
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16-G-026
| 2 | | | Staff Report | LETTER OF AGREEMENT - CITY OF BARRIE AND PROVINCE OF ONTARIO - SUMMER COMPANY PROGRAM
1. That The Corporation of the City of Barrie enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure (MEDEI) for the provision of grant funds to deliver the Summer Company Program through the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia for the period ending December 31st, 2016.
2. That the City Clerk be authorized to execute all documents necessary to give effect to such agreement. | | |
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16-G-027
| 2 | | | Staff Report | PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT COLLECTIONS POLICY
1. That the Provincial Offences Act (POA) Collections Policy establishing the protocols and thresholds under which POA accounts receivable shall be deemed uncollectable and therefore eligible for write-off consistent with the write-off directive and operating guideline published by the Ministry of the Attorney General and attached as Appendix "A" to Staff Report LCS002-16 be adopted.
2. That Section 1 of Schedule "C" of the Fees By-law be amended to add an administrative fee of $25.00 for delinquent POA cases reaching the first collection agency placement stage. (LCS002-16) (File: J06) | | |
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16-G-028
| 3 | | | Staff Report | PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON EMMS DRIVE
AMENDMENT #1
Moved by: Councillor, A. Prince
Seconded by: Councillor, M. McCann
That motion 16-G-028 of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated February 22, 2016 concerning Parking Prohibitions on Emms Drive (Ward 7) be amended by deleting the words “280 metres south thereof” in paragraphs 2 and 3 and replacing them with the words “280 metres south of Mapleview Drive”.
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16-G-029
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | INVITATION TO PROVIDE A PRESENTATION - REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SWIFT PROJECT
That a representative(s) of the South West Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) project be invited to provide a presentation to City Council regarding the project to establish an ultra-high-speed fibre optic internet network. (Item for Discussion 8.1, February 22, 2016) (File: A26) | | |
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16-G-030
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | INVITATION TO PROVIDE A PRESENTATION - BARRIE HISTORICAL ARCHIVE COMMITTEE
That a representative(s) of the Barrie Historical Archive Committee be invited to provide a presentation to City Council regarding the Committee and the Archive Project. (Item for Discussion 8.2, February 22, 2016) (File: R01) | | |
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16-G-031
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | REPORT REGARDING TRAFFIC CONCERNS - HANMER STREET/KOZLOV STREET AREA (WARD 4)
That staff in the Roads, Parks and Fleet Department use information gathered at the January 20th, 2016 community meeting, along with subsequent correspondence from residents, to prepare a report recommending steps to address traffic concerns in the Hanmer Street/Kozlov Street area and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 8.3, February 22, 2016) (File: T00) | | |
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16-G-032
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES/BOARDS
Moved by: Councillor, B. Ward
Seconded by: Councillor, D. Shipley
AMENDMENT #2
That motion 16-G-032 of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated February 22, 2016 concerning the Appointment of Councillors to Various Committees/Boards be amended by adding the following paragraph:
7. “That Councillor Arif Khan’s resignation from the International Relations Committee be accepted and Councillor Barry Ward be appointed to the International Relations Committee for a term to expire on November 30, 2018.”
CARRIED
Upon the question of the original motion moved by Councillor, P. Silveira and seconded by Councillor, B. Ward, the motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED by Amendments #1 and 2 . | | |
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16-G-033
| 2 | | | Staff Report | APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD REGARDING ZONING BY-LAW 2013-132
Mayor J. Lehman declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter as his family owns property in the area. He left the Council Chamber at 7:13 p.m. and Acting Mayor Councillor, P. Silveira assumed the Chair.
CARRIED
Mayor Lehman returned the Chair at 7:15 p.m. | | |
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16-G-034
| 2 | | | Staff Report | APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - THE HEDBERN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - 298 & 302 EDGEHILL DRIVE (WARD 5)
1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions, on behalf of Hedbern Development Corporation, to rezone the lands known municipally as 298 & 302 Edgehill Drive (Ward 5) from “Residential Single Detached Dwelling Second Density (R2)” and “Environmental Protection (EP)” to “Residential Multiple Dwelling Second Density with Special Provisions (RM2)(SP)” and “Environmental Protection (EP)” (D14-1590), be approved.
2. That the following Special Provisions (SP) be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law for the subject lands:
i) Permit a minimum front yard setback of 5.5 metres, whereas 7 metres is required;
ii) Permit a minimum west side yard setback of 1.0 metres, whereas 1.8 metres is required;
iii) Permit a minimum east side yard setback of 1.3 metres, whereas 1.8 metres is required;
iv) Permit a minimum east landscape buffer strip abutting a parking area of 2.1 metres, whereas 3.0 metres is required; and
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16-G-035
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - ADVANCE TECH DEVELOPMENTS - 2-14 DUNLOP STREET WEST, 43 MAPLE AVENUE AND 30-40 BAYFIELD STREET, NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE 5 POINTS INTERSECTION (WARD 2) (FILE: D14-1589)
Mr. Darren Vella of Innovate Planning Solutions advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to review an application submitted by Advance Tech Developments to amend the Zoning By-law to provide for a 20-storey development at 2-14 Dunlop Street West, 43 Maple Avenue and 30-40 Bayfield Street northwest side of the 5-Points intersection.
Mr. Vella discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* The application context, including site location and surrounding land uses;
* A map illustrating the current land use designation and zoning and subject properties;
* An image illustrating the development proposal;
* The amendment to the Zoning By-law and special provisions;
* The development proposal in the context of the Urban Growth Centre; and
* The development proposal in the context of the Tall Building Study and policy.
Mr. David Butte | | |
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16-G-036
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - CITY OF BARRIE - HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD DEFINED POLICY AREA (WARDS 2 AND 8) (FILE: D08-54 AND D14-1598)
Ms. Kathy Brislin, Senior Policy Planner advised the purpose of the Public Meeting was to review an application for amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law submitted by the City of Barrie concerning a proposed Historic Neighbourhood Defined Policy Area and three "Special Heritage Character" zones within the Allandale Planning Area.
Ms. Brislin discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* The background associated with the Historic Neighbourhood Strategy approved in 2010;
* The proposed Official Plan Amendment to create a Historic Neighbourhood Defined Policy Area;
* A map illustrating the proposed zoning amendments for the RM1 zoned properties in the Cumberland Burton Area and special provisions to be applied;
* Photographs demonstrating the proposed fa?ade changes for the Cumberland Burton area;
* A map illustrating proposed zoning amendments to R3 zoned proper | | |
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16-G-037
| 2 | | | Staff Report | SURPLUS OF SELECT DOWNTOWN PARKING LOTS (WARD 2)
1. That the following properties be declared surplus to the City's needs:
a) 55-67 McDonald / 61 Owen Street;
b) 23 Collier Street;
c) 76-78 Maple Avenue;
d) 58 Maple Avenue; and
e) 26 Mary Street.
2. That the Executive Director of Invest Barrie be delegated the authority to determine the offer period, add or remove the subject properties from the market, determine timing of sales, to repeat the sales process or develop an alternate disposition method for the subject properties as set out in Paragraph 14 of Staff Report BDD002-16.
3. That the Director of Business Development (or her/his designate) be authorized to negotiate agreements of Purchase and Sale for 56-67 McDonald/61 Owen Street, 23 Collier Street and 76-78 Maple Avenue that meet the criteria as set out in Staff Report BDD008-15 and with the goal of effectively maximizing the residential and/or employment density within the downtown.
4. That staff report back with any negotiated Agreements of Purchase and Sale on the subject properties to Gen | | |
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16-G-038
| 2 | | | Staff Report | WATER OPERATIONS BRANCH 2015 ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY REPORT AND MANAGEMENT REVIEWS
1. That the "Water Operations Branch 2015 Annual Report to Council" (Annual Report to Council), dated February 1st, 2016, be received for information purposes.
2. That Staff Report ENV001-16, regarding the City of Barrie's Drinking Water System be received for information purposes as this report covers legislative requirements under the O. Reg. 170/03, including the "Water Operations Branch 2015 Annual Report to Council", the "2015 Drinking Water System Annual Report" summary for public posting (referenced to as Section 11 of the O. Reg. 170/03) and the "Municipal Summary Report" (referenced to as Section 22 of the O. Reg. 170/03).
3. That the Water Operations Branch Management Review Meeting Minutes for the 2015 year, dated May 15th, 2015, August 26th, 2015, December 14th, 2015, and January 18th, 2016 be received for information purposes. (ENV001-16) (File: E00) | | |
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16-G-039
| 2 | | | Staff Report | DELEGATED AUTHORITY FOR INSURANCE MATTERS
1. That the Director of Legal Services, in consultation with the Director of Finance, be delegated the authority to:
a) Renew the City's insurance policy on an annual basis;
b) Settle any insurance claim to the extent of the applicable deductible; and
c) Execute all documents requisite to renewing the City's annual insurance policy and effecting litigation settlements contemplated above.
2. That staff prepare an annual confidential memorandum to General Committee with a summary of the following information:
a) Settlements effected;
b) Material changes to the policy and deductibles; and
c) Annual cost of the insurance premium. (LGL002-16) (File: L06-DEL) | | |
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16-G-040
| 2 | | | Staff Report | COUNCIL CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
1. That Councillor D. Shipley, Councillor B. Ward, Councillor M. Prowse, Councillor S. Morales and Councillor M. McCann be granted approval to attend the 2016 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) annual conference to be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba as an official delegation for the City of Barrie.
2. That Mayor J. Lehman, Councillor R. Romita, Councillor, P. Silveira, Councillor, A. Prince and Councillor, A. Khan be granted approval to attend the 2016 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference in Windsor, Ontario as an official delegation for the City of Barrie.
3. That Councillor B. Ainsworth, on behalf of the Town and Gown Committee be granted approval to attend the annual Town and Gown Association of Ontario Symposium to be held May 9 - 11, 2016 in Guelph, Ontario.
4. That the applicable related expenses (including registration, travel, accommodation and meals) be funded from the Council Conference Account to a maximum of $15,000 for the three conferences (Account # 01-06-0950-0000-3071). (LCS004-16) (F | | |
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16-G-041
| 2 | | | Staff Report | CONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSION OF A PERSONAL INFORMATION MATTER - APPOINTMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CARRIED | | |
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16-G-042
| 2 | | | Staff Report | APPOINTMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
That Bob Jones be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term of office to expire on November 30, 2018. (LCS005-16) (File: C06) | | |
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16-A-020
| 1 | | | Direct Motion | MOTION WITHOUT NOTICE - EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT TO ADDRESS A LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Moved by: Councillor, D. Shipley
Seconded by: Councillor, R. Romita
That pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Procedural By-law 2013-072, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning an extension of an appointment to the Committee of Adjustment to address a leave of absence.
CARRIED WITH A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY | | |
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16-A-021
| 1 | | | Direct Motion | Moved by: Councillor, D. Shipley
Seconded by: Councillor, R. Romita
EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT TO ADDRESS A LEAVE OF ABSENCE
That Greg Marek’s temporary appointment to the Committee of Adjustment be extended to June 1, 2016, to address a leave of absence.
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16-A-022
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION BY LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGARDING THEIR 2016 - 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN
Mr. Mike Walters, Chief Administrative Officer of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority provided a slide presentation concerning the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority 2016-2020 Strategic Plan. Mr. Walters discussed the following topics during his slide presentation:
· The Vision, Mission and Values of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority;
· The four goals associated with the 2016 - 2020 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Strategic Plan, as follows:
o Support a safer, healthier and livable watershed through exceptional integrated watershed management;
o Improve knowledge and increase certainty through excellence in research and scientific knowledge;
o Create a more connected and engaged watershed community through education and engagement; and
o Build a stronger and more valued organization through business excellence; and
· The outlook for the Conservation Authority over the next 5 years.
In closing, Mr. Walters explained that the Lake Simcoe Regio | | |
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16-A-023
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION BY OUR HORIZON REGARDING CLIMATE CHANGE AND RISK DISCLOSURES
Mr. Robert Shirkey of Our Horizon provided a presentation regarding Climate Change and Risk Disclosures. Mr. Shirkey discussed the following topics during his slide presentation:
· The impact of fuel products on climate change;
· Examples of risk disclosure labels on gas pumps;
· The warning label concept endorsement by leaders and NGOs;
· The responsibility of climate change and the use of warning labels to connect people to the cause and effect as a means of building feedback, locating responsibility and communicating externalities;
· The use of gas pump warning labels in transforming individuals into active participants in controlling climate change;
· The need to change habits to assist in controlling climate change;
· The impact of consuming energy products derived from fossil fuels;
· The media coverage from various levels of government around the world on the warning label concept; and
· The opportunity for Barrie to take a leadership position on climate change.
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BY-LAW 2016-018
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #018
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt the developer under Subsection 9(7) of the Condominium Act, 1998 as it relates to the development of 461 Mapleton Avenue, being Block 203, Plan 51M-771 City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, from those provisions of Sections 51 and 51.1 of the Planning Act that would normally apply to the development and registration of a plan of condominium. (By-law 99-312 as amended) (1291264 Ontario Limited - 461 Mapleton Avenue) (File: D11-1669)
Councillor, A. Khan declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter as a family member has an interest in the subject property. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on the question. He rolled back in his seat from at the Council table.
CARRIED WITH TWO-THIRDS VOTE | | |
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BY-LAW 2016-019
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #020
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2014-159, being a by-law to appoint Acting Mayors. (16-G-032) (File: C06) | | |
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BY-LAW 2016-020
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #021
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2014-171 as amended, being a by-law to appoint members to various committees, boards and commissions and to repeal By-law 2015-018. (16-G-032 and 16-G-042) (File: C06)
Moved by: Councillor B. Ward
Seconded by: Councillor, D. Shipley
AMENDMENT #1
That Schedule “A” of Bill No. 021 be amended by deleting the name “Councillor Arif Khan” in column 2 associated with the International Relations Committee and replacing the name with “Councillor Barry Ward”.
CARRIED
Moved by: Councillor D. Shipley
Seconded by: Councillor, R. Romita
AMENDMENT #2
That Schedule “A” of Bill No. 021 be amended by adding the words “Greg Marek” in column 2 and “for the period of December 15, 2015 to June, 2016 to address a leave of absence” in column 3 associated with the Committee of Adjustment.
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BY-LAW 2016-021
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #024
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to appoint Joseph Walton George Skuce as a Building Inspector as authorized under the Building Code Act. (05-G-475) (Joseph Walton George Skuce) (File: C06)
Upon the question of the original motion moved by Councillor, P. Silveira and seconded by Councillor, B. Ward the motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED by Amendments #1 and #2. | | |
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BY-LAW 2016-022
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #019
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. (16-G-034) (Hedbern Development Corporation) Zoning By-law Amendment - 298 & 302 Edgehill Drive - Ward 5) (PLN002-16) (File: D14-1590)
Councillor, P. Silveira declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter as leases property from a third party that may be owned by a family member of the proponent. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on the matter. He remained at the Council able.
CARRIED WITH TWO-THIRDS VOTE | | |
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BY-LAW 2016-023
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #025
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 February, 2016.
CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY | | |
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