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15-A-014
| 2 | | | Student/Mayor Item | COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING STUDENT MAYOR
Ms. Polina Vasileva of St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School thanked the members of Council for the unique opportunity to serve as Student Mayor. She also acknowledged the members of Council for being so welcoming and answering her questions. Miss Vasileva commented regarding how hard the members of Council work to represent the citizens. In closing, she noted that she will continue to be involved in politics, and thanked members of Council for working hard to help other people.
Mayor Lehman presented Polina with a certificate in recognition of her term as Student Mayor. | Term Completed | |
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15-A-015
| 2 | | | Student/Mayor Item | SWEARING IN OF NEW INCOMING STUDENT MAYORS
Wendy Cooke, Deputy City Clerk called upon Daniel Stein of Maple Grove Public School and Julia Lavalle of Mapleview Heights Elementary School to be sworn into office as Student Mayors.
After being sworn into office, Daniel and Julia assumed their seats on the dais next to Mayor Lehman. Dawn McAlpine, City Clerk introduced the members of City Council to Daniel and Julia. 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-016
| 2 | | | Confirmation of Minutes | The minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 2, 2015 were adopted as printed and circulated. | Adopted as printed and circulated | |
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15-A-017
| 2 | | | Deputation | DEPUTATION BY DR. TED BEATON REGARDING MOTION 15-G-030, RAINSCAPING LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID) GARDEN PILOT UPDATE (WARD 4).
Dr. Ted Beaton provided a deputation in opposition to motion 15-G-030 concerning the Rainscaping Low Impact Development (LID) Garden Pilot Update. Mr. Beaton discussed the history of his association with Sunnidale Park including the Save the Park Campaign and the Sunnidale Park Master Plan Steering Committee.
Dr. Beaton provided his assessment of the proposed rain garden project, noting that he likes the idea of the project, but feels that the proposed location in Sunnidale Park is wrong. He commented that the Staff Report had indicated that other park locations throughout the City had not been considered, only the 3 sites within Sunnidale Park, with the old playground site being the preferred location. Dr. Beaton also noted the slight discrepancies in the location detail of the appendices. He provided his thoughts on the disadvantages of the preferred location for the garden project, including it being a distraction from the vista, the cost of the | Received | |
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15-A-018
| 2 | | | Deputation | DEPUTATION BY LORRAINE COWAN AND MARK OSCHEFSKI REGARDING MOTION 15-G-035, APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 1815496 ONTARIO LIMITED - 10 AND 20 LITTLE LAKE DRIVE (WARD 3).
Ms. Lorraine Cowan provided a deputation in opposition to motion 15-G-035 concerning Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Property Owner 1815496 Ontario Limited located at 10 and 20 Little Lake Drive.
Ms. Cowan provided a slide presentation discussing the following topics:
· The rationale for providing a deputation to Council;
· The key considerations with respect to the application, that she feels may have been overlooked by staff and members of Council:
· Proposed units per hectare;
· High Density Development;
· Allegations related to the impact on natural heritage caused by the Little Lake Seniors Community (LLSC) including;
a) Alleged silt spills/stormwater management;
b) Decline in tree health;
c) Reduction in tree preservation; and
d) Endangered tree species.
· Proposed building height and shadowing;
· Lot coverage fo | Received | |
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15-A-019
| 2 | | | Tax Application | That the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or additions of taxes dated February 18, 2015 submitted by the Treasurer in the amount of $15,544.08, be approved. | Adopted | |
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15-A-020
| 1 | | | Committee Report | General Committee Report dated February 2, 2015 (APPENDIX “A”). | Received | |
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15-G-027
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION REGARDING THE 2015 BUSINESS PLAN | Received | |
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15-A-021
| 1 | | | Committee Report | General Committee Report dated February 9, 2015, Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J (APPENDIX “B”). | Received | |
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15-G-028
| 2 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE, INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED JANUARY 20, 2015 | Received | |
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15-G-029
| 2 | | | Staff Report | LOVERS CREEK CHANNEL REHABILITATION / SLOPE STABILIZATION REMEDIAL WORKS CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (WARD 9) | Adopted | |
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15-G-030
| 2 | | | Staff Report | RAINSCAPING LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID) GARDEN PILOT UPDATE (WARD 4)
That the operation and maintenance costs associated with the proposed RainScaping Low Impact Development Garden Pilot Project in Sunnidale Park be endorsed and the project proceed to construction in partnership with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA). (ENG003-15) (File R04-SU) | Adopted | |
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15-G-031
| 2 | | | Staff Report | WATER OPERATIONS BRANCH 2014 ANNUAL REPORT, SUMMARY REPORT AND MANAGEMENT REVIEWS | Adopted | |
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15-G-032
| 2 | | | Staff Report | LEGACY RESERVE ADJUSTMENTS
1. That the following amounts be transferred to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve (13-04-0461) and the legacy reserves be closed:
a) Contingencies (13-04-0402) $ 610,309;
b) Insurance (13-04-0403) $ 86,318;
c) Bad Debts (13-04-0463) $ 4,661; and
d) Suggestion Awards Program (13-04-0465) $ 88,212.
2. That the Council Priorities Reserve (13-04-0410) be renamed the Strategic Priorities Reserve and used to fund projects that advance Council Strategic Priorities, with the following associated parameters:
a) An annual operating budget account for Strategic Priorities (01-13-1525-0000-3000) shall be maintained to provide funding for opportunities that support strategic priorities which may arise during the year; and
b) Any deficit/surplus that exists in this account at year end shall be transferred to/from this reserve.
3. That the Taxes Reserve (13-04-0464) be renamed the Assessment Appeal Reserve and be used to fund unanticipated assessment appeal activity, with the following associated parameters:
a) An a | Adopted | |
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15-G-033
| 2 | | | Staff Report | COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2014 - 2018 | Adopted | |
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15-G-034
| 2 | | | Staff Report | FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENT CHARGE CREDIT AGREEMENT
1. That the General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management be authorized to complete a Funding and Development Charge Credit Agreement wherein the Annexed Lands owners groups and the City of Barrie agree to the details of the land owners commitments to front end the cost of the City undertaking comprehensive environmental assessment and engineering design for Infrastructure Implementation Plan projects in accordance with the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Funding and Development Charge Credit and Agreement with the Annexed Lands owners group. (LGL003-15) (File: D17-GRO) | Adopted | |
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15-G-035
| 2 | | | Staff Report | APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 1815496 ONTARIO LIMITED - 10 AND 20 LITTLE LAKE DRIVE (WARD 3) | Adopted | |
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15-G-036
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION REGARDING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY | Received | |
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15-G-037
| 2 | | | Staff Report | AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY
AMENDMENT #1
Moved by: Councillor, B. Ward
Seconded by: Mayor J. Lehman
That motion 15-G-037 of Section “D” of the General Committee Report dated February 9, 2015 concerning the Affordable Housing Strategy be amended by adding the following as paragraph 3 and renumbering the remaining paragraph accordingly:
“3. That staff in the Planning Department prepare a memo for Council by end of March 2015 outlining the next steps associated with implementing the Affordable Housing Strategy , including tasks for 2015, timeline and process for establishing the Built Form Task Force, and plans for reporting progress on the overall Strategy to City Council.”
Upon the question of adoption of the original motion, moved by Councillor, B. Ward and seconded by Councillor, D. Shipley, the motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED by Amendment #1. | Adopted | Pass |
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15-G-038
| 3 | | | Committee Report | INFILL SIDEWALK POLICY
Councillor, S. Morales declared a potential pecuniary interested in the foregoing matter as he resides in the area of a proposed Infill Sidewalk Project on Highland Drive. He rolled his chair back from the Council table. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on the matter. | Adopted | Pass |
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15-G-039
| 3 | | | Staff Report | WATERFRONT AND MARINA STRATEGIC PLAN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND CONSULTATION RESULTS AND NEXT STEPS | Adopted | |
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15-G-040
| 3 | | | Staff Report | POTENTIAL WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE LEVEL ENHANCEMENTS | Adopted | |
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15-G-041
| 3 | | | Staff Report | RENAMING AND RENUMBERING A PORTION OF PROCLAMATION DRIVE (WARD 10) | Adopted | |
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15-G-042
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | ESTABLISHMENT OF A WARD 10 SPLASH PAD WORKING GROUP (WARD 10) | Adopted | |
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15-G-043
| 3 | | | Correspondence | CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE SIMCOE COUNTY HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION DATED FEBRUARY 9, 2015 REGARDING A REQUEST TO WAIVE PARKING FEES FOR THE 2015 ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT OUT-OF-TOWN PARTICIPANTS
That the correspondence from Simcoe County Home Builders' Association dated February 9, 2015 regarding a request to waive parking fees for the 2015 Ice Fishing Tournament out-of-town participants be referred to staff in the Roads Park and Fleet Department for review and consideration and report back to General Committee. | Adopted | |
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15-G-044
| 2 | | | Staff Report | DISCUSSION CONCERNING A CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION MATTER - APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES | Adopted | |
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15-G-045
| 2 | | | Staff Report | APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES | Adopted | |
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15-A-022
| 1 | | | Committee Report | General Committee Report dated February 10, 2015 (APPENDIX “C”). | Received | |
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15-G-046
| 3 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | 2015 BUSINESS PLAN WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS | Received | |
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15-A-023
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET REQUEST FROM THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE.
Mr. Trevor Wilcox, General Manager of Corporate Performance, Ms. Jane Sinclair, General Manager of Health and Emergency Services and Ms. Terry Talon, General Manager of Social and Community Services of the County of Simcoe provided a slide presentation concerning the proposed 2015 budget request from the County of Simcoe.
Mr. Trevor Wilcox discussed content the Service Partner Overview and the services covered by the Municipal Services Agreement between the Cities of Barrie, Orillia and the County of Simcoe. He noted that a staff liaison committee meets several times a year to discuss items such as performance metrics.
Ms. Sinclair discussed slides regarding the following topics:
· Health and Emergency Services including, 2014 program accomplishments and 2015 initiatives for Long Term Care and Seniors Services and Paramedic Services.
Ms. Talon discussed slides regarding the following topics:
· Social and Community Services including 2014 program accomplishments and 2015 program initia | Received | |
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15-A-024
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET REQUEST FROM THE BARRIE POLICE SERVICE.
Mr. James Dickie, Chair of the Police Services Board, Chief Kimberley Greenwood and Sergeant Dave Taylor provided a presentation concerning the proposed 2015 budget request from the Barrie Police Service.
Mr. Dickie, Chair of the Police Services Board provided an overview of the 2015 budget summary.
Chief Greenwood discussed slides regarding the following topics:
· Core police services including, Crime Prevention, Assistance to victims of crime, Law Enforcement, Emergency Response and public order maintenance;
· Key initiatives that are being implemented as part of the Barrie Police Service Strategic Plan;
· Goals associated with the Strategic Business Plan 2014-2016 including ensuring public safety and security, enhancing community mobilization and engagement, developing and engaging their people, organizational sustainability and delivering quality service;
· The organizational structure for Barrie Police Service;
· 2014 successes and 2015 goals/ongoing improvements for t | Received | |
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15-A-025
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET REQUEST FROM THE BARRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD.
Mr. Tim Johnston, member of the Barrie Public Library Board and Mr. Al Davis, Chief Executive Officer of the Barrie Public Library provided a slide presentation concerning the proposed 2015 grant request from the Library Board.
Mr. Johnston discussed slides regarding the following topics:
· An overview of the municipal operating grant request including the rationale associated with the requested grant increase; and
· The summary of the operating budget request for 2014 and 2015, including the maintenance cost increase.
Members of Council asked several questions regarding the information presented and received responses. | Received | |
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BY-LAW 2015-014
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #004
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. (14-G-270, 14-G-271 and 14-G-277 as amended) (Downtown - West and East 3 Hour Parking Limit - Ward 2) (Sunnidale Parking Investigation - Ward 4) (RPF006-14, RPF017-14 and RPF018-14) (File: T02-PA) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2015-015
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #015
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to authorize an extension agreement with a land owner or tenant extending the period of time in which the cancellation price for a tax arrears certificate is to be paid. (13-G-266) (Extension Agreement Tax Arrears - Majesty Blvd) (Ward 10) (FIN015-13) (File: F00) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2015-016
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #016
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to authorize an extension agreement with a land owner extending the period of time in which the cancellation price for a tax arrears certificate is to be paid. (13-G-266) (Extension Agreement Tax Arrears - Lillian Cres.) (Ward 4) (FIN015-13) (File: F00) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2015-017
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #017
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 18th day of February, 2015. | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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