Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/1/2021 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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21-A-018 1  Confirmation of MinutesThe Minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 8, 2021 were adopted as printed and circulated.Adopted as printed and circulated  Action details Not available
21-A-019 1  Awards and RecognitionRECOGNITION OF PETER SUNDBORG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BARRIE FOOD BANK Mayor Lehman recognized Peter Sundborg for his remarkable impacts to the community as the Executive Director of the Barrie Food Bank. He discussed Mr. Sundborg’s career at the Barrie Food Bank, his amazing accomplishments of including the raising 500,000 pounds of food annually, the importance to react to the increased demands through the years ensuring the community had access to food and his relentless advocacy on behalf of the organization that nobody in the City needs to go hungry. Mayor Lehman presented Mr. Sundborg with a Certificate recognizing his years of services and a book entitled “Beautiful Barrie: The City and Its People. He advised that a donation was also made to the Barrie Food Bank in Mr. Sundborg’s name. Mr. Sundborg thanked Mayor Lehman and members of City Council for recognizing his work and the Barrie Food Bank for the past 10 years. He advised that this was his way to ensure nobody in our Community were hungry, and that everybody is treated with respect, dignity and not judged. Mr. Received  Action details Not available
21-A-020 1  DeputationDEPUTATION CONCERNING MOTION 21-G-040, I LOVE BARRIE SIGNAGE The following Deputations were provided concerning motion 21-G-040, I Love Barrie Signage: 1. Aurelia Stec provided an overview of her background as a visual artist, an educator with the County of Simcoe. She provided her opinions associated to the public criticisms of the I Love Barrie Signage including claims not reflective of a larger public sentiment, that a handful of naysayers does not diminish the voice of citizens who elected a Councillor for his keen business sense and an ambitious vision for the City, and that the proposed sign announces Barrie on a world stage aligning us with other world class cities. She advised that she believes this is a passion project and is an effort towards inclusion and civic pride. Ms. Stec questioned whether the sign is considered art. She noted that members of the community based on their expertise and superior notions of design believe that the sign would not fit their criteria for art as it is unoriginal, and does not belong in Meridian Place, a location key to delivering contReceived  Action details Not available
21-A-021 1  DeputationDEPUTATION CONCERNING MOTION 21-G-041, AMENDMENT TO BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW REGARDING SALE OF ANIMALS The following Deputations were provided concerning motion 21-G-041, Amendment to Business Licensing By-law regarding Sale of Animals: 1. Donna Power advised that she is speaking on behalf of an advocacy group named for Paws-4-Ontario. She provided on overview on the organization such as being in existence since 2014, has over 1000 members and their goal is to defend and improve the lives of domestic animals through by-laws and legislative changes. Ms. Power advised that their focus has been to ensure that domestic pets sold in pet shops are sourced from municipal animal shelters, humane societies, registered shelters, or community rescue groups. She discussed the organization’s ask for pet stores to take the necessary steps to ensure they are selling healthy ethically bred animals and establish transparent relationships to guarantee nothing is held back and the consumer knows exactly what they are buying. Ms. Power summarized the steps that ethical breeders take such as rReceived  Action details Not available
21-A-022 1  Committee Report CCPlanning Committee Report dated February 2, 2021. (APPENDIX “A”)Adopted  Action details Not available
21-P-001 3  Public Meeting APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT SUBMITTED BY INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF OF 407-419 MAPLEVIEW INC. (ENCORE GROUP) - 407, 411, 413, 417 AND 419 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE WEST (WARD 7) (FILE: D30-003-2020)Received  Action details Not available
21-A-023 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated February 22, 2021, Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K. (APPENDIX “B”)   Action details Not available
21-G-024 2  Reports of Committees REPORT OF THE CITY BUILDING COMMITTEE DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2021   Action details Not available
21-G-025 3  RecommendationSINGLE USE PLASTICS AT CITY OWNED FACILITIES AND CITY PERMITTED EVENTSAdopted  Action details Not available
21-G-026 2  Staff Report TEMPORARY SANITARY SERVICING ARRANGEMENTS - SALEM SECONDARY PLAN AREAAdopted  Action details Not available
21-G-027 2  Staff Report EN1169 LOVERS CREEK NEW BRIDGE AT TOLLENDAL MILL ROAD (WARD 8)Adopted  Action details Not available
21-G-028 2  Staff Report DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY MATTER - KING STREET (WARD 7)Adopted  Action details Not available
21-G-029 2  Staff Report RAIL CROSSING AGREEMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICESAdopted  Action details Not available
21-G-030 3  Staff Report 2020-2021 ONTARIO GAS TAX FUNDING AGREEMENTAdopted  Action details Not available
21-G-031 2  Item of DiscussionCONTINUANCE OF THE DIGITAL MAIN STREET PROGRAMAdopted  Action details Not available
21-G-032 2  Item of DiscussionINVESTIGATION ADVANCE LEFT-TURN SIGNALS (WARD 6)Adopted  Action details Not available
21-G-033 2  Item of DiscussionADDITION OF MUNICIPAL STREET NAME - JOHN BORROWSAdopted  Action details Not available
21-G-034 2  Item of DiscussionCOVID-19 IMMUNIZATION CLINICSAdopted  Action details Not available
21-G-035 3  RecommendationREPLACEMENT OF DOOR FRAME AND TRANSOM WINDOW - SOUTHSHORE COMMUNITY CENTRE Councillor, M. McCann declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter as he owns a window and door business. He did not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter. He left the virtual Council meeting.Adopted  Action details Not available
21-G-036 4  RecommendationMUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER - 59 WILLIAM STREET AND 188 COLLIER STREET Mayor, J. Lehman declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter as he lives in a neighbouring property near 59 William Street. He did not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter. He left the virtual Council meeting.Adopted  Action details Not available
21-G-037 2  Item of DiscussionREMUNERATION FOR ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE Councillor, G. Harvey declared that to remain in compliance with his statutory obligations under Section 17(3) of the Police Services Act he was unable to participate in the discussions or vote on the foregoing matter. He left the virtual Council meeting. Councillor N. Harris stated that that in consultation with the Integrity Commissioner regarding her Code obligations, including those that arise under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. Although, Councillor, N. Harris did not have a pecuniary interest in the matter that required her to abstain from voting on this matter, in accordance with her obligations under the Council and Committee Code of Conduct and upon advice of the Integrity Commissioner, she did not participate or vote on the foregoing matter. She left the virtual Council meeting.Adopted  Action details Not available
21-G-038 3  Staff Report WATER OPERATIONS BRANCH 2020 DRINKING WATER SYSTEM REPORTSAdopted  Action details Not available
21-G-039 3  Staff Report TRAFFIC CALMING ASPHALT SPEED CUSHIONSAdopted  Action details Not available
21-G-040 3  Item of DiscussionI LOVE BARRIE SIGNAGE AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, J. Harris Seconded by: Councillor, R. Thomson That motion 21-G-040 of Section “H” of the General Committee Report dated February 22, 2021 concerning the I Love Barrie Signage, be amended as follows: 1. In paragraph 1, by adding the words “promote civic pride” after the word “together” and before the words “and encourage”. 2. In paragraph 2, delete the name “Councillor, R. Thomson” and add the names “Carol-Ann M. Ryan (Chair, Barrie Public Art Committee), Karen Carter (Executive Director, MacLaren Art Centre)”. CARRIED AMENDMENT #2 Moved by: Councillor, K. Aylwin Seconded by: Councillor, C. Riepma That motion 21-G-040 of Section “H” of the General Committee Report dated February 22, 2021 concerning the I Love Barrie Signage, be referred to the City Building Committee for further discussion including potential community engagement, location, and public art considerations. LOST Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, B. Ward and seconded by Councillor, R. Thomson, the motion was CARRIED AS AMENDEAdopted As Amended  Action details Not available
21-G-041 3  Item of DiscussionAMENDMENT TO BUSINESS LICENSING BY-LAW REGARDING SALE OF ANIMALS That staff in the Legislative and Court Services Department investigate the feasibility of amending Business Licensing By-law 2006-266 as amended, to implement restrictions to only permit dogs sold through a Pet Shop if acquired through reputable sources including, but not limited to, an animal shelter, registered humane society and licenced breeder. (Item for Discussion 8.4, February 22, 2021)Adopted  Action details Not available
21-G-042 2  Staff Report CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION MATTER - APPOINTMENTS TO THE ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEEAdopted  Action details Not available
21-G-043 2  Staff Report COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Deputy Mayor, B. Ward Seconded by: Councillor, R. Thomson That motion 21-G-043 of Section “K” of the General Committee Report dated February 22, 2021 concerning the Committee Appointments, be amended by adding the following paragraphs: 2. That Councillor, G. Harvey be appointed to Tourism Barrie and the Tourism Working Group, Councillor, A.M. Kungl be appointed to the Communities in Bloom Committee and Councillor, C. Riepma be appointed as the Chairman for the City Building Committee to replace Councillor, M. McCann. 3. Procedural By-law 2019-100, as amended, be further amended in paragraph 3 a) of Schedule “A” Reference Committees, to reduce the number of members of the City Building Committee from five (5) to four (4). CARRIED Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, B. Ward and seconded by Councillor, R. Thomson, the motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT #1.Adopted As Amended  Action details Not available
21-A-024 1  Committee Report CCPlanning Committee Report dated February 23, 2021, Sections A, B and C. (APPENDIX “C”)Adopted  Action details Not available
21-P-002 2  Public Meeting APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - SUBMITTED BY THE JONES CONSULTING GROUP LTD. ON BEHALF OF 970 MAPLEVIEW INC. - 932 MAPLVIEW DRIVE EAST (WARD 10) (FILE: D30-004-2020)Received  Action details Not available
21-P-003 3  Public Meeting PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) - CITY OF BARRIE (FILE: D18-CIP)Received  Action details Not available
21-P-004 2  Staff Report - PCZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - CORAL SOPHIA LANE HOUSING INC. - 113 AND 117 BAYFIELD STREET AND 6, 8, 10 AND 12 SOPHIA STREET EAST (WARD 2)Adopted  Action details Not available
21-P-005 2  Staff Report - PCTEMPORARY USE EXTENSION FOR 164 INNISFIL STREET (1911940 ONTARIO INC. - LIQUIDATION NATION)Adopted  Action details Not available
21-A-025 1  Direct MotionMOTION WITHOUT NOTICE - CANADA HEALTHY COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Moved by: Councillor, C. Riepma Seconded by: Mayor, J. Lehman That pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Procedural By-law 2019-100, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning authorization to submit an application for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.Adopted  Action details Not available
21-A-026 1  Direct MotionCANADA HEALTHY COMMUNITIES INITIATIVES Moved by: Councillor, C. Riepma Seconded by: Mayor, J. Lehman 1. That notwithstanding motion 21-G-006 concerning the 2021 Business Plan, the Directors of Recreation and Culture Services and Economic and Creative Development or their designates, be authorized to submit an application for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative for an improvement grant to transform the Georgian Theatre to create a safer and more vibrant space with improved mobility options and/or digital solutions. 2. That if the grant is successful staff report back to General Committee regarding the operating cost implications and prior to the execution of any agreements.Adopted  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2021-015 1  By-lawBill #015 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 Part Park Lot 21, Plan 67 (INNISFIL) being Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 51R-42658; S/T an Easement over Part 1 on Plan 51R-42658 as in IN31740; S/T an Easement over Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 51R-42658 as in SC38991; in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe being all of PIN: 58733-1079 (LT); municipally known as: 368/372 Essa Road 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) (Condominium Exemption - Sandalwood Developments Inc., 368/372 Essa Road) (File: D11-011-2017)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2021-016 1  By-lawBill #016 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 FIRSTLY: Part North half Lot 13, Concession 12 (Innisfil) being Part 1 on 51R-41536; except Part 1 on 51R-42680; S/T Easement as in SC1746731 being all of PIN: 58738-0114 (LT); SECONDLY: Lot 24, Plan 1213 being Part 2 on 51R-41536; except Part 2 on 51R-42680; S/T Easement as in SC1746731 being all of PIN: 58738-0116 (LT); THIRDLY: Part Lot 25, Plan 1213 being Part 1 on 51R-41711; except Part 3 on 51R-42680; S/T Easement in SC1746731; being all of PIN: 58738-0118 (LT); all in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe and municipally referred to as 521, 527 and 531 Big Bay Point Road respectively, 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) (Condominium Exemption: Sunrise Acquisitions (Barrie) Inc. - 521, 527 and 531 Big Bay Point Road) (File: D11-026-2017)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2021-017 1  By-lawA 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 FIRSTLY: 0.3m Reserve - Part Lot 4, Concession 12 (Innisfil) being Part 1 on 51R-40973, being all of PIN: 58918-0821 (LT); SECONDLY: Part Lot 4, Concession 12 (Innisfil) being Part 3 on 51R-26945; except Part 1 on Plan 51R-40973, being all of PIN: 58918-0820 (LT); THIRDLY: Part Lot 14, Plan 1080 and Part Lot 4, Concession 12 (Innisfil) being Part 19 on 51R-26945, being all of PIN: 58918-0275 (LT); all in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe and municipally referred to as 541 Essa Road, 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) (Condominium Exemption - Habitat for Humanity, Huronia Inc. - 541 Essa Road) (File: D11-1715)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2021-018 1  By-lawA By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to lift and convey the Reserve lands described as: Part Lot 4, Concession 12 (Innisfil) and Part Lot 14 on Plan 1080 being Part 20 on Plan 51R-26945, in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe being all of PIN: 58918-0271 (LT) in accordance with the terms of a Site Plan Development Agreement made between The Corporation of the City of Barrie and Habitat for Humanity - Huronia Inc. (By-law 99-312) (Habitat for Humanity - Huronia Inc., Part of 541 Essa Road, Part 20 on 51R-26945) (File: D11-1715)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2021-019 1  By-lawBill #019 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2020-107, as amended, being a By-law to regulate traffic on highways. (21-G-023) (Investigation regarding Additional Parking Restrictions along Stanley Street) (Ward 3) (DEV001-21) (P29/20) (File: T04)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2021-020 1  By-lawA By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie with respect to the establishment and requirement of the payment of fees for information, services, activities and use of City property and to repeal By-law 2020-009, as amended. (21-G-006) (2021 Business Plan) (EMT001-21) (File: F05)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2021-021 1  By-lawBill #021 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 1st day of March, 2021.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2021-022 1  By-lawENACTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF BARRIE PRIVATE STREET NAMING POLICY ON MARCH 1, 2021 Bill #022 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to name a private road within the residential development located at 350, 354 Ardagh Road and 2, 4, 6 and 8 Teck Road. (18-G-163) (Hampton Lane) (PLN013-18) (File: D19-STR)   Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2021-023 1  By-lawENACTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF BARRIE PRIVATE STREET NAMING POLICY ON MARCH 1, 2021 Bill #023 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to name a private road within Essa Road Urban Townhome Condominiums, a residential development on lands municipally known as 521 and 525 Essa Road. (18-G-163) (Serenity Lane) (PLN013-18) (File: D19-STR)   Action details Not available