Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/16/2014 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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14-A-108 2  Confirmation of MinutesADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 2, 2014. The minutes of the City Council meeting held on June 2, 2014 were adopted as printed and circulated.   Action details Not available
14-A-109 2  DeputationDEPUTATION BY LORRAINE COWAN REGARDING MOTION 14-G-163, PARKING STANDARDS IN THE URBAN GROWTH CENTRE AND CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKING RATE. Mayor Lehman called upon Lorraine Cowan to provide a deputation. Lorraine Cowan was not present to provide the deputation.   Action details Not available
14-A-110 2  CorrespondenceDEPUTATION BY MR. JACK GARNER CONCERNING THE DIRECT MOTION REGARDING THE PRESENTATION BY THE FOUNDATION FUND VOLUNTEER CENTRE FOR SPRINGWATER PARK. Mr. Garner provided a deputation regarding the Direct Motion concerning the Presentation by the Foundation Fund Volunteer Centre for Springwater Park. Mr. Garner requested that City Council consider passing a motion to request the Minstry of Natural Resources to restore Springwater Provincial Park to an operational park, including restoring services such as washrooms, parking, electricity and running water. He noted that the requested Council motion is necessary because in his opinion there is a 75 percent chance of the park not being reopened, if the City of Barrie does not express an interest. He advised that the City of Barrie would not be responsible for any financial commitments associated with the park, as there is enough community support to guarantee the successful operation of the park. Mr. Garner advised that the Township Springwater has indicated it is not in a position at this time to take the lead, but are willing to s   Action details Not available
14-A-111 2  CorrespondenceDEPUTATION BY MS. NANCY BIGELOW CONCERNING THE DIRECT MOTION REGARDING THE PRESENTATION BY THE FOUNDATION FUND VOLUNTEER CENTRE FOR SPRINGWATER PARK. Ms. Nancy Bigelow provided a deputation on behalf of the Springwater Park Foundation concerning the Direct Motion regarding the Presentation by the Foundation Fund Volunteer Centre for Springwater Park. She advised that it is the mission of the Springwater Park Foundation and it’s supporters to restore Springwater Park to operational status with no cost to taxpayers. She advised that Springwater Park was designated non operational 15 months ago by the Ministry of Natural Resources. She observed that the City of Barrie residents were regular visitors to the park enjoying its amenities. Ms. Bigelow advised that the Beausoleil First Nations Band from Christian Island have attempted to negotiate a partnership plan to develop a Native Learning Centre on the park property to initiate the reopening of the park. She noted that the Foundation has no objection to the Learning Centre being located at the park as long as the park would rema   Action details Not available
14-A-112 1  Committee Report General Committee Report dated June 9, 2014, Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I (APPENDIX “A”).   Action details Not available
14-G-147 3  Committee Report FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT DATED MAY 28, 2014Received  Action details Not available
14-G-148 2  Staff Report PRESENTATION AND DELIVERY OF BUSINESS CASESAdopted  Action details Not available
14-G-149 2  Staff Report BARRIE TRANSIT SYSTEM UPDATE - FIVE (5) YEAR BUSINESS PLANAdopted  Action details Not available
14-G-150 2  Staff Report SURPLUSING AND SALE OF INDUSTRIAL LAND - CAPLAN AVENUE (WARD 7)Adopted  Action details Not available
14-G-151 2  Staff Report CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORTAdopted  Action details Not available
14-G-152 2  Staff Report 2014 PROPERTY TAX CLAWBACK RATES   Action details Not available
14-G-153 2  Staff Report UPDATE TO CITY OF BARRIE’S MULTI-YEAR ACCESSIBILITY PLAN   Action details Not available
14-G-154 2  Staff Report EXPROPRIATION OF LAKESHORE MEWS LANE (WARD 2)   Action details Not available
14-G-155 3  Staff Report APPEAL TO ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD (OMB) REGARDING BY-LAW 2013-83 (WARD 2) (LGL011-14) (File: L01-43) That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Minutes of Settlement attached as Appendix "A" to Confidential Staff Report LGL011-14 with the following general provisions for amendments to By-law 2013-183: a) Altering paragraph 4 to indicate that the hold would be lifted upon approval of a site plan that includes the development of a secondary school on the subject site; b) Clarifying the intent to permit the existing property rights of the Simcoe County District School Board in the existing I-E zone, for both existing and new development; and c) Clarifying the permitted uses for the subject lands including the provision of a secondary school. (LGL011-14) (File: L01-43)   Action details Not available
14-G-156 2  Item of DiscussionACCEPTANCE OF AN ARTIFICIAL ICE RINK - DONATION - PILOT PROJECT   Action details Not available
14-G-157 3  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - SEAN MASON HOMES (ESSA ROAD) INC., 369 AND 379 ESSA ROAD (WARD 6) Mr. Greg Barker of Innovative Planning Solutions on behalf of Sean Mason Homes advised the purpose of the public meeting was to review an application for approval of a Plan of Subdivision for land located at 369 and 379 Essa Road. He discussed the context of the application indicating that the property is also the subject of a rezoning application. Mr. Barker reviewed the site details as well as the surrounding land uses. He provided maps illustrating the current Official Plan designation and zoning for the lands as well as the subdivision that was presented at General Committee on May 5, 201, noting minor revisions to the applications have been made since that meeting. He stated that a by-law from 1956 passed by the Town of Innisfil deemed the subject lands not to be part of a plan of subdivision and in order to proceed with the application the owner is required to complete an application for a plan of subdivision. In conclusion, Mr. Barker advised of the ne   Action details Not available
14-G-158 2  Staff Report CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SERVICING REQUESTS OUTSIDE CITY BOUNDARIESAdoptedPass Action details Not available
14-G-159 3  Staff Report DEFERRED BY MOTION - 14-G-121 - PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OF WINE AT FARMERS’ MARKET(S) DURING THE ALCOHOL AND GAMING COMMISSION OF ONTARIO (AGCO) PILOT PROGRAM   Action details Not available
14-G-160 2  Staff Report FEDERAL GAS TAX AGREEMENT   Action details Not available
14-G-161 2  Staff Report LEASE OF 36 MULCASTER STREET - GREY AND SIMCOE FORESTERS REGIMENTAL MUSEUM (WARD 2)   Action details Not available
14-G-162 3  Staff Report ZONING FOR INTENSIFICATION AND MIXED-USE   Action details Not available
14-G-163 2  Staff Report PARKING STANDARDS IN THE URBAN GROWTH CENTRE AND CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKING RATE AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, J. Brassard Seconded by: Councillor, A. Khan That motion 14-G-163 of Section “H” of the General Committee Report dated June 9, 2014 concerning Parking Standards within the Urban Growth Centre and Cash-in-Lieu of Parking within the C1 zones in the City Centre, be amended by adding the following paragraph: “4. That, in keeping with the intent of encouraging mixed use, mid-rise development in the Intensification Nodes and Corridors identified on Schedule I of the City’s Official Plan, reduced parking standards within these areas proposed as part of a site specific application for mixed use intensification projects be supported.” CARRIED   Action details Not available
14-G-164 2  Staff Report ZONING FOR INTENSIFICATION AND MIXED-USE - PRE-ZONING INVESTIGATION   Action details Not available
14-G-165 4  Staff Report RESPONSE TO LETTER TO MAYOR LEHMAN - CASH IN LIEU OF PARKING - 33 - 37 DUNLOP STREET WEST (WARD 2)   Action details Not available
14-G-166 4  Item of DiscussionCREATION OF A GRAVEL PARKING LOT AT THE SUNNIDALE PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN (WARD 4)   Action details Not available
14-A-113 1  Direct MotionPARKING PROHIBITION - GEORGIAN DRIVE Moved by: Councillor, B. Ainsworth Seconded by: Councillor, D. Shipley That Traffic By-law 80-138, Schedule “A”, “No Parking Any Time” be amended by deleting the following: “Georgian Drive - Both sides from the most westerly entrance to the Royal Victoria Hospital to Gallie Court” and adding the following: “Georgian Drive - Both Sides from Duckworth Street to Johnson Street”   Action details Not available
14-A-114 1  Direct MotionRECONSIDERATION OF PARAGRAPH 2 OF RESOLUTION 14-A-096 - PRESENTATION BY THE FOUNDATION FUND VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE FOR SPRINGWATER PARK Moved by: Councillor, B. Ainsworth Seconded by: Councillor, M. Prowse That pursuant to Section 8.15 of the Procedural By-law 2013-072, permission be granted to reconsider paragraph 2 of resolution 14-A-096 concerning a Foundation Fund Volunteer Committee for Springwater Park presentation.   Action details Not available
14-A-115 1  Direct MotionPRESENTATION BY THE FOUNDATION FUND VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE FOR SPRINGWATER PARK Moved by: Councillor, B. Ainsworth Seconded by: Councillor, M. Prowse That paragraph 2 of resolution 14-A-096 concerning a Foundation Fund Volunteer Committee for Springwater Park presentation be deleted and the presentation to Finance and Corporate Services Committee by the Foundation Fund Volunteer Committee for Springwater Park be cancelled at this time and should staff be invited to attend any meetings with Springwater Township representatives or any of the groups involved who have a business plan for the park that includes requests from the City of Barrie, staff report back to Finance and Corporate Services Committee with the nature of the request and any recommended course of action.   Action details Not available
14-A-116 2  Presentation - AC/RCPRESENTATION REGARDING THE GEORGIAN UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP CENTRE UPDATE WITH LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY. Ms. Marylynn West-Moynes, President and CEO of Georgian College and Mr. Brian Stevenson, President and Vice-Chancellor of Lakehead University provided a presentation concerning Expanding Degree Capacity at Georgian College including a Partnership Update with Lakehead University. Ms. West-Moynes highlighted Georgian College’s accomplishments that have made it a post secondary leader. She listed the Georgian University Partnership Centre’s University Partners and current degree programs. She discussed the recent uncertainty related to the Provincial government’s decisions concerning degree programs and postsecondary policies. Ms West-Moynes commented on opportunities for further University-College collaboration to increase degree programs and possible campus expansion opportunities. Mr. Stevenson provided details regarding the Lakehead University Campus in Orillia. He discussed the strength of the Lakehead/Georgian partnership proposal and advised how current facilities could   Action details Not available
14-A-117 2  Presentation - AC/RCPRESENTATION REGARDING BARRIE PATHWAYS TO END HOMELESSNESS. Councillor, L. Strachan requested permission to be excused from the Council table at 8:51 p.m. to assist in providing any responses to the presentation regarding Barrie Pathways to End Homelessness. Councillor, L. Strachan returned to the Council table at 9:41 p.m. Ms. Sarah Peddle of the David Busby Centre, Mr. Rob Armstrong of the YMCA of Simcoe County and Mr. Craig Stevenson of the Downtown Barrie Business Improvement Area provided a presentation concerning Barrie Pathways to End Homelessness. Ms. Peddle identified the partners involved in the Barrie Pathways Project and provided a definition of homelessness released by the Canadian Homelessness Resource Network. She highlighted opportunities related to a new facility. Mr. Armstrong summarized the work completed to date as well as the goals and the mandate of Barrie Pathways to end homelessness. Mr. Stevens advised that Barrie Pathways has been incorporated as a not-for-profit organization and he highlighted provisions contained within the Business Plan related   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-070 1  By-LawBill #043 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. (By-law 99-312) (Advancetech Developments - 376 Blake Street - Removal of Holding Provision) (File: D14-1569)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-071 1  By-LawBill #073 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. (13-G-281) (Zoning By-law 2009-141 - Houskeeping Amendments) (PLN025-13, D14-HOU) (File: D14-GEN and D14-1562)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-072 1  By-LawBill #074 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 80-138, as amended being a by-law to regulate traffic on highways. (14-G-015 and 14-G-055) (Parking Rate Review - Parking Along the Waterfront and Evening Parking and Hours of Operation - Additional Waterfront Parking Lots) (RPF003-13) (13-G-327 and 13-G-328) (File: T02-PA)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-073 1  By-LawBill #075 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2014-021 as amended with respect to the establishment and requirement of the payment of fees for information, services, activities and use of City property. (14-G-149) (Barrie Transit System Update - Five (5) Year Business Plan) (FCT002-14) (File: C11-TRA)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-074 1  By-LawBill #076 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to authorize the execution of a Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of federal Gas Tax Funds between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and The Corporation of the City of Barrie. (14-G-160) (Federal Gas Tax Agreement) (FIN008-14) (File: F00)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-075 1  By-LawBill #077 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2014-052 being a By-law to set tax capping parameters for 2014 for properties in the multi-residential, commercial and industrial property classes. (14-G-152) (2014 Property Tax Clawback Rates) (FIN009-14) (File: F00)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-076 1  By-LawBill #078 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to deem certain Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision. (By-law 99-312) (Pratt Development Inc. - Yonge Station Site, 39 and 49 Madelaine Drive) (File: D11-1646)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-077 1  By-LawBill #081 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan (O.P.A. #38). (14-G-126) (Growth Management Update: Memorandum of Understanding, Infrastructure Implementation Plan and Approval of Secondary Plans - Salem Secondary Plan) (IGM003-14) (File: D09-ANN)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-078 1  By-LawBill #082 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan (O.P.A. #39). (14-G-126) (Growth Management Update: Memorandum of Understanding Infrastructure Implementation Plan and Approval of Secondary Plans - Hewitt’s Secondary Plan) (IGM003-14) (File: D09-ANN)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-079 1  By-LawBill #083 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan (O.P.A. #40). (14-G-126) (Growth Management Update: Memorandum of Understanding Infrastructure Implementation Plan and Approval of Secondary Plans - General Growth Management Related Amendments) (IGM003-14) (File: D09-ANN)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-080 1  By-LawBill #084 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to appoint a Treasurer and a Deputy Treasurer for the City of Barrie and to repeal By-law 2008-175. (05-G-475) (Deborah Anne McKinnon and Colleen Jane Smith) (CLK108-05) (File: C06)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-081 1  By-LawBill #086 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to authorize the submission of an Application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for financing certain ongoing capital works of the City of Barrie (the “municipality”); and to authorize long term borrowing for such works through the issue of debentures to OILC. (13-G-305 and 10-G-351) (Capital Project Status Report and Sperling Drive) (FIN019-13 and LTF006-10) (File: F00 and A19)   Action details Not available
By-law 2014-082 1  By-LawBill #087 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 16th day of June, 2014.   Action details Not available