Meeting Name: General Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/25/2020 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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20-G-073 1  Staff Report PATIOS EVERYWHERE PROGRAM - 2020 PATIO SEASONrecommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-074 1  Staff Report SALE OF PARKING LOT - 23 COLLIER STREET (WARD 2) 1. That the City Clerk be authorized to execute an Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the City of Barrie (the "City") and 2304614 Ontario Inc. (the "Buyer") for the 864.8 square metres (0.21 acre) parcel of City-owned land described as Part Lot 59 S/S Collier Street, Plan 2 Part 1 SC452210, Barrie, (the "Property") on the south side of Collier Street, also known municipally as 23 Collier Street, for the purchase price of $900,000, in a form approved by the Director of Legal Services and the Director of Economic and Creative Development, and subject to the following general terms and conditions: a) The Buyer acknowledges that acceptance of the offer, including all amendments, is conditional upon: i) The approval of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie; ii) Completion of a survey of the property, at its own cost, to determine any encroachments and/or additional easements, to the City's satisfaction; and iii) The Buyers acknowledgement and agreement to provide an easement for the existing electrrecommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-075 1  Staff Report 2020 EMERGING MUSICIANS PROGRAM 1. That staff in the Economic and Creative Development Department continue the partnership with Ontario Musicians Cooperative, Inc. (OMCI) for 2020 to deliver the Emerging Musicians Program in an adapted manner that maintains adherence to mandated health measures due to COVID-19. 2. That the Director of Economic and Creative Development be authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the OMCI for delivery of the Emerging Musicians Program in a form that is satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services. 3. That staff in the Economic and Creative Development Department report back to General Committee concerning the 2020 operations of the program and associated impacts of the program as part COVID-19 Recovery Plan program reports. (ECD007-20)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-076 2  Staff Report 2019 BUDGET AND BUSINESS PLAN YEAR-END REPORT 1. That the 2019 Budget and Business Plan Year-End Report be received. 2. That the net 2019 year-end Tax Rate supported deficit of $54,093 be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve (350230) in accordance with the City's Financial Policies. 3. That $661,385 in discretional development charge discounts and exemptions granted during the year be partially funded from the DC Discounts and Exemptions Reserve (350390) in the amount of $238,181, with the remaining $423,204 to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve (350230). 4. That the net 2019 year-end Wastewater rate supported surplus of $1,682,771 after the following adjustments, be allocated 70% to the Wastewater Capital Reserve (341010) and 30% to the Wastewater Rate Stabilization Reserve (341030) in accordance with the City's Financial Policies: a) $191,590 in discretional development charge discounts and exemptions granted during the year attributable to wastewater supported services be funded from the 2019 wastewater rate supported operating surplus. 5recommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-077 2  Staff Report 2019 YEAR END DEVELOPMENT CHARGE REPORTS AND TREASURER’S STATEMENT That the following 2019 Annual Development Charge Statements be received: a) The Annual Treasurer’s Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement attached as Appendix “A” to Staff Report FIN004-20; b) The Municipal Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement with Project Activity attached as Appendix “B” to Staff Report FIN004-20; c) The Listing of Section 13 Credits attached as Appendix “C” to Staff Report FIN004-20 owing where a front ending agreement existed prior to the first City by-law under the Development Charges Act, 1997; d) The Listing of Section 38 Credits attached as Appendix “D” to Staff Report FIN004-20 owing where a front ending agreement exists subsequent to the first City by-law under the Development Charges Act, 1997; and e) The Whiskey Creek Area Specific Development Charge Reserve Fund Statement attached as Appendix “E” to Staff Report FIN004-20. (FIN004-20) (File: F21A)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-078 2  Staff Report 2019 ANNUAL PROCUREMENT ACTIVITY REPORT That Staff Report FIN005-20 representing the 2019 Annual Procurement Activity Report, be received for information. (FIN005-20) (File: F00)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-079 2  Staff Report 2019 YEAR END CASH IN LIEU OF PARKLAND REPORT AND TREASURER’S STATEMENT That the following 2019 Annual Cash in Lieu of Parkland Statements be received: a) Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund Statement attached as Appendix “A” to Staff Report FIN006-20; and b) Cash in Lieu of Parkland Project Activity attached as Appendix “B” to Staff Report FIN006-20. (FIN006-20) (File: F20)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-080 2  Staff Report 2020 TAX RATIOS AND CAPPING POLICIES 1. That the tax ratios for the 2020 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 Occupied 1.433126 e) Industrial Occupied 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 and industrial 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 +/- $500 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; e) A minimum cap of 10% of the previous year's CVA taxes; and f) Reassessment related increases for 20recommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-081 1  Staff Report BARRIE COLTS/HORSEPOWER SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC. REQUEST FOR RELIEF 1. That Horsepower Sports and Entertainment Group Inc. (Barrie Colts) be provided the following economic support due to the impacts of COVID-19 on its operations at the Sadlon Arena: a) An extension in facility use, advertising and/or concession payment due dates for 60 days, for any payments due prior to June 30, 2020; b) A reduction in the next monthly facility use payment amount of $4,000, representing the City’s savings associated with the staff time that was not required due to the final two regular season games of the 2019-2020 season being cancelled; and c) A commitment to revisit the matter of further potential relief for Horsepower Sports and Entertainment Group Inc., 60 days after Council consideration of this recommendation. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any agreements that may be required to document the arrangements, and upon approval of the form of agreement by the Director of Legal Services. (REC001-20) (File: R05D)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-082 1  Staff Report ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, S. Morales Seconded by: Councillor, K, Aylwin That motion 20-G-082 of Section “A” of the General Committee Report dated May 25, 2020 concerning Electric Vehicles Charging Stations by adding the following as paragraph 6: 6. That once normal parking operations resume, parking fees for Electric Vehicle stalls in the Collier Street Parkade be waived for a 12-month period and that staff in the Transit and Parking Strategy Department report back to General Committee concerning the parking usage of these stalls during the trial period. 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.recommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-083 1  Item of DiscussionPARKING RESTRICTIONS - WILKINS BEACH (WARD 10) That staff in the Transit and Parking Strategy Department investigate the feasibility of implementing the City of Barrie Resident Waterfront Parking Pass only on Crimson Ridge Road, Valleyview Court, Royal Park Boulevard, Bluewater Trail and Capps Drive in order to limit access to Wilkins Beach and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 8.1, May 25, 2020) (File: T02)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
20-G-084 1  Staff Report CITY CENTRE OUTDOOR PATIO FEES - IMPACTS OF DUNLOP STREET EAST CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS (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 Council meeting.recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
20-G-085 1  Staff Report PEDESTRIANIZING DUNLOP STREET BETWEEN MULCASTER STREET AND CLAPPERTON STREET AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, M. McCann Seconded by: Councillor, G. Harvey That Section “C” of Second General Committee Report dated May 25, 2020, be amended by adding the following as paragraph 2. 2. That pending this review staff in Economic and Creative Development Department report back to General Committee to provide details concerning the findings of the BIA business survey concerning the pedestrianizing concept and the BIA business plan on marketing and promoting the recommended outcome. AMENDMENT #1 TO AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, R. Thomson Seconded by: Councillor, A. Kungl That the amendment concerning a report back to General Committee regarding the details of the findings of the BIA survey amended to add the words “at their meeting of June 22, 2020” after the words “General Committee”. CARRIED Upon the question of AMENDMENT #1 moved by Councillor. M. McCann and seconded by Councillor, G. Harvey, it was CARRIED AS AMENDED BY THE AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT #1. Upon the question orecommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
20-G-086 1  Staff Report ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR VARIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS (WARD 2 AND 8) AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, J. Harris Seconded by: Councillor, K. Aylwin That motion 20-G-088 of Section “D” of the Second General Committee Report dated May 25, 2020, be amended to delete paragraph 1 and replace it with the following: 1. That staff be directed to: a) Complete the property acquisitions (the “Subject Properties”) described in Appendix “A” to Staff Report INF002-20002-20; and b) Acquire easements where necessary over the Subject Properties that abut watercourses to facilitate the construction of walking paths in support of the City of Barrie’s Transportation Master Plan and the Drainage Master Plan. 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.recommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
20-G-087 1  Staff Report MEMORANDUM FROM M. BANFIELD, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DATED MAY 25, 2020 REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT LAND CONVERSION EVALUATION That the Memorandum from M. Banfield, Director of Development Services dated May 25, 2020 regarding the Employment Land Conversion Evaluation be referred to the June 1, 2020 Planning Committee meeting for consideration.recommended for receipt (Section "E")  Action details Not available