Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/15/2013 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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13-A-043 1  Student/Mayor ItemLogan Elliott of Saint Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School stated that it was an honour to serve as Student Mayor and thanked City Council for the opportunity. He commented that the experience as Student Mayor was eye opening and that he was impressed with how much each member of Council cares for the City. He thanked his teacher, Ms. Bell for encouraging him to participate in the Student Mayor Program and thanked his parents for their support. Mayor Lehman presented Logan with a certificate commemorating his term of office as Student Mayor and thanked him for his participation in the Student Mayor Program.Term Completed  Action details Not available
13-A-044 1  Student/Mayor ItemCarey deGorter, Deputy City Clerk called upon Megan Athaide of Warnica Public School to be sworn into office as Student Mayor. After being sworn into office, Megan assumed her seat on the dais next to Mayor Lehman. Dawn McAlpine, City Clerk, introduced the members of City Council to Megan. She noted that members of City staff and representatives of the community’s media were also in attendance.Sworn In  Action details Not available
13-A-045 1  Confirmation of MinutesThe minutes of the City Council meeting held on March 25, 2013 were adopted as printed and circulated.Adopted as printed and circulatedPass Action details Not available
13-A-046 1  Presentation - AC/RCQUEEN ELIZABETH II DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDALS PRESENTATION Mayor Lehman explained that the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was created in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne as Queen of Canada. He noted that the medal honours the significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. He described the design of the medal and indicated that the medal depicts a crowned image of the Sovereign in whose name the medal is bestowed. Mayor Lehman provided brief biographies for each of the recipients highlighting their contributions to the community. Mayor Lehman presented Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals to the following recipients in recognition to the significant contributions each of the individuals have provided to the community: Dean Bell Scott Elliott Rev. Dr. Rick Horst Tom Oldershaw Earl Paquette Charlene Randell Roy Randell Leo Rutter Wolfgang Schroeter Rob Warman On behalf of the community, Mayor Lehman expressed his appreciation to each of the medal recipients for their commitment and seReceived  Action details Not available
13-A-047 1  Presentation - AC/RCUNESCO’S WORLD POETRY DAY AND NATIONAL POETRY MONTH Mayor Lehman recognized UNESCO’s World Poetry Day that took place on March 21, 2013 and April as National Poetry Month. He called upon Dr. Bruce Meyer, Poet Laureate to recite a poem. Dr. Bruce Meyer commented that he feels that poetry is a reflection of what we believe in society. He observed that the poem he wrote entitled “The Round” was inspired the importance of the circles in the community. Dr. Meyer recited the poem, “The Round” attached as Appendix “A” to the minutes. Mayor Lehman thanked him for sharing the poem in recognition of National Poetry Month.Received  Action details Not available
13-A-048 1  Presentation - AC/RCTHE COUNTY CHORDSMEN OF BARRIE AND THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY Mayor Lehman called upon Jim Doyle on behalf of the County Chordsman to recognize the 75th anniversary of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Mr. Doyle commented that the County Chordsman, as part of the Barbershop Harmony Society have been providing music in the local community for more than 37 years. He noted that they play an active role in the community by promoting musical education with musical scholarships and performances throughout the community, including Singing Valentine’s in February. Mr. Doyle stated that the proceeds from their shows and Singing Valentine’s have contributed to the Harmonize for Speech Fund, including a recent $50,000 contribution to the Sadlon Centre for Health and Wellness at Georgian College and Sing Canada Harmony. A quartet performed, “My Hometown” and “Keep the Whole World Singing” in recognition of Barbershop Harmony Week and invited any men wishing to join the group to attend their rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at the Dorian Parker Community Centre. MaReceived  Action details Not available
13-A-049 1  DeputationBill Scott provided a deputation on behalf of the Allandale Neighbourhood Association in opposition to motion 13-G-098 concerning the Rezoning from Multiple-family Dwelling First Density (RM1) to Multiple-family Dwelling Second Density (RM2) Special Provision (SP) and Apartment Dwelling First Density Residential (RA1-2) Special Provision (SP) - 140, 142, 144, 148 and 152 Cumberland Street (Ward 8). He noted that the Allandale Neighbourhood Association has two areas of concern regarding the application. Mr. Scott explained that their first area of concern was the increase in traffic and parking if the application is approved. He noted that he believes the additional 50 parking spaces will double the amount of traffic on the street. He acknowledged that the development is close to the GO Station which is recognized as a transportation hub but noted that this is not how the area started out. Mr. Scott commented that the second area of concern was the establishment of a precedent of a five storey building within a heritage area. He noted that there is no existing by-law concerning pReceived  Action details Not available
13-A-050 1  DeputationMichael Jack provided a deputation in opposition to motion 13-G-098 concerning the Rezoning from Multiple-family Dwelling First Density (RM1) to Multiple-family Dwelling Second Density (RM2) Special Provision (SP) and Apartment Dwelling First Density Residential (RA1-2) Special Provision (SP) - 140, 142, 144, 148 and 152 Cumberland Street (Ward 8). He noted that he lives in a historic home on Cumberland Drive adjacent to the subject property. Mr. Jack indicated that he attended an Allandale Neighbourhood Association meeting the week before and indicated that many people were unable to attend the meeting. He stated that he believes it would have been very clear that the Allandale Neighbourhood Association opposes the development proposal if attendance was higher at the meeting. Mr. Jack provided historical information concerning his home and the surrounding area. He read aloud a portion of the Historic Neighbourhood Strategy and indicated that Cumberland is identified as a red street in the strategy. Mr. Jack explained that five storey buildings are not recommended on red streetReceived  Action details Not available
13-A-051 1  DeputationPatricia Lancia provided a deputation on behalf of Cathy Colebatch in opposition to motion 13-G-098 concerning the Rezoning from Multiple-family Dwelling First Density (RM1) to Multiple-family Dwelling Second Density (RM2) Special Provision (SP) and Apartment Dwelling First Density Residential (RA1-2) Special Provision (SP) - 140, 142, 144, 148 and 152 Cumberland Street (Ward 8). She noted that Ms. Colebatch is a home owner on Cumberland Street and is opposed to the proposed five storey, 28 condominium proposed for the subject property. Ms. Lancia commented that although Ms. Colebatch is addressing this specific application she feels any re-zoning applications in existing historic neighbourhoods need to be carefully considered. Ms. Lancia expressed concern on behalf of Ms. Colebatch regarding the scale and density of the proposal as she feels it is out of character with the surrounding neighbourhood. She explained that she supports another 3 storey, 12 unit building and the addition of 6 units to the existing 3 storey building for a total of 18 additional units rather than the prReceived  Action details Not available
13-A-052 1  Tax ApplicationMoved by: Councillor, B. Jackson Seconded by: Councillor, A. Nuttall That the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or addition to taxes dated April 15, 2013 submitted by the Treasurer in the amount of $1,929.96, be approved. CARRIEDAdopted  Action details Not available
13-A-053 1  Committee Report First General Committee Report dated April 8, 2013, Sections A, B and C.   Action details Not available
13-G-083 2  Item of DiscussionCONFIDENTIAL LITIGATION UPDATE AND ADVICE SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR - CLIENT PRIVILEGE MATTER - CITY OF BARRIE ATS BAYWOOD HOMES - 700 AND 725 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST (WARD 10)ReceivedPass Action details Not available
13-G-084 2  Item of DiscussionCONFIDENTIAL DIRECTION TO STAFF CONCERNING CITY OF BARRIE ATS BAYWOOD HOMES - 700 AND 725 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST (WARD 10)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-085 2  Presentation - AC/RCCONFIDENTIAL LITIGATION UPDATE AND ADVICE SUBJECT TO SOLICITOR - CLIENT PRIVILEGE CONCERNING CITY OF BARRIE ATS CORRECT GROUP INC. (WARD 8)ReceivedPass Action details Not available
13-A-054 1  Committee Report Second General Committee Report dated April 8, 2013, Sections A, B, C, D, E and F.   Action details Not available
13-G-086 3  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT - INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF OF JOE AND MARY SANTOS - 200C DOCK ROAD (WARD 10) (APRIL 8, 2013) (D09-OPA026) Darren Vella of Innovative Planning Solutions explained that the purpose of this public meeting is to review an application to consider an Official Plan Amendment submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions, on behalf of Joe and Mary Santos, for lands located on the south side of Dock Road, west of the shoreline of Kempenfelt Bay with access from Plunkett Court. He noted that the property is known municipally as 200C Dock Road, has a total area of approximately .48 hectares and is contained within the Bayshore Secondary Plan. Mr. Vella described the surrounding land uses and provided the background history concerning a number of applications that have been submitted to the City concerning the property, including two matters before the Ontario Municipal Board. He explained that the lands are designated Residential within the City’s Official Plan and are zoned Residential Low Density (R1) in accordance with ZonReceivedPass Action details Not available
13-G-087 3  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - PLANSCAPE INC. ON BEHALF OF CHAMPLAIN READY MIX - RAWSON ROAD (WARD 8) (APRIL 8, 2013) (D09-28/D14-1548) Margaret Walton of Planscape Inc explained that the purpose of the public meeting is to review an application for an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment to allow a concrete ready mix facility in the South Barrie Industrial Park submitted on behalf of Champlain Ready Mix Ltd. She noted that the subject property is located on the west side of Rawson Road in the South Barrie Industrial Park and has a total area of 1.85 hectares. Ms. Walton indicated that the property is currently owned by the City of Barrie and that the offer to purchase by Champlain Ready Mix is conditional on the property being re-designated and rezoned for use as a concrete ready mix facility. She explained that the property is designated Restricted Industrial within the City’s Official Plan and are zoned Restricted Industrial subject to Special Provisions (EM5) (SP 413) (H107) in accordance with the Zoning By-laReceivedPass Action details Not available
13-G-088 2  Committee Report REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED MARCH 25, 2013.ReceivedPass Action details Not available
13-G-089 2  Staff Report ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BARRIE (ALL WARDS)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-090 2  Staff Report ON-STREET PARKING INVESTIGATION - LENNOX DRIVE (WARD 5)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-091 2  Staff Report ON-STREET PARKING INVESTIGATION - CHARLES COURT (WARD 8)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-092 2  Item of DiscussionALL-WAY STOP INVESTIGATION - INTERSECTION OF FENCHURCH MANOR AND MICHELLE DRIVE (WARD 8)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-093 2  Item of DiscussionCOUNCIL APPOINTMENTS - PUBLIC ART COMMITTEEAdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-094 2  Item of DiscussionLAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY'S 2013 BUDGETAdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-095 2  Item of DiscussionCULTURAL GRANTS PROGRAM 2013 MEMORANDUMAdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-096 2  Item of DiscussionFOX’S BAKERY AND DELI - POTENTIAL LEASE OF A PORTION OF THE PARKING AT THE FORMER FIRE HALL ON VESPRA AND INNISFIL STREETSAdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-097 2  Item of DiscussionINVESTIGATION - 2014 MEMORIAL CUP FESTIVALAdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-098 2  Staff Report REZONING FROM MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING FIRST DENSITY (RM1) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING SECOND DENSITY (RM2) SPECIAL PROVISION (SP) AND APARTMENT DWELLING FIRST DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RA1-2) SPECIAL PROVISION (SP) - 140, 142, 144, 148 & 152 CUMBERLAND STREET (WARD 8)Adopted As AmendedPass Action details Not available
13-G-099 2  Staff Report 2012 BUSINESS PLAN - YEAR END REPORT (ALL WARDS) 1. That the 2012 year end tax rate supported surplus of $2,276,459, comprising $2.1 million in net surplus from services provided by Service Partners and $0.2 million in surplus from services provided by the City of Barrie, be distributed as follows: a) $115,678 carried forward to 2013 to fund items that were committed in 2012 by purchase order or contract but remained incomplete or undelivered at December 31, 2012; b) $950,000 to the Tax Capital Reserve 13-04-0440, to fund carry forward commitments related to the County of Simcoe Capital Projects, c) $847,547 to the Tax Capital Reserve 13-04-0440; and d) $363,234 to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve 13-04-0461. 2. That the 2012 wastewater rate surplus of $2,216,697 be distributed as follows: a) $68,430 carried forward to 2013 to fund items that were committed in 2012 by purchase order or contract but remained incomplete or undelivered at December 31, 2012; b) $1,503,787 to the Wastewater Rate Capital Reserve12-05-0575; and c) $644,480 to the WAdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-G-100 2  Staff Report 2012 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER FOR THE CITY OF BARRIE DATED MARCH 6, 2013. That the 2012 Annual Report of the Integrity Commissioner for the City of Barrie dated March 6, 2013 be received and referred to staff in the City Clerk’s Office for a report back to General Committee on the changes to the Code of Conduct recommendations by the Integrity Commissioner. (File: C05)AdoptedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-063 1  By-LawBill #061 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to appoint a Risk Management Official and Risk Management Inspector for the purpose of the Clean Water Act, 2006. (05-G-475 and 12-G-254) (Appointment - Sherry Lynn Diemert) (CLK108-05 and ENG017-12) (File: C06 and F11-SO)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-064 1  By-LawBill #071 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to acquire Part of Lots 12, 13 & 14 W/S Essa Road, Plan 30 designated as Part 6, Plan 51R38679, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe from 2120051 Ontario Inc. and to establish same as part of the municipal highway system. (12-G-211) (2120051 Ontario Inc. - 151 Essa Road) (ENG026-12) (File: L07-994)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-065 1  By-LawBill #072 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to authorize the execution of a 9-1-1 Central Emergency Reporting Bureau (CERB) Services Agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police. (13-G-065) (Agreement for the Provision of 9-1-1 Central Emergency Reporting Bureau CERB Service) (FES001-13) (File: F00)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-066 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. (99-312) (1842769 Ontario Inc. - 381 - 387 Mapleview Drive West) (Ward 6) (File: D14-1520 and D11-1603)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-067 1  By-LawBill #074 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt Block 1, Plan 51M-983, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on Plan 51R38850 and Block 5, Plan 51M-983, designated as Parts 8, 9, 10 and 11, Plan 51R38850, in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (H. Hansen Development Inc. - 254 Penetanguishene Road) (PLN026-12) (Ward 1) (File: D12-382)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-068 1  By-LawBill #075 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2013-012 being a by-law to appoint members to various committees, boards and commissions. (13-G-053) (Appointments to Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Inc. Board of Directors) (CLK005-13) (File: C05)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-069 1  By-LawBill #076 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 82-45 being a by-law to regulate the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act regarding the construction, demolition or the change of use of buildings. (13-G-060) (To Repeal and Replace the Existing Building By-law) (BLD001-13) (File: A00-13)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-070 1  By-LawBill #077 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to regulate the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act regarding the construction, demolition or the change of use of buildings. (13-G-060) (To Repeal and Replace the Existing Building By-law) (BLD001-13) (File: A00-13)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-071 1  By-LawBill #078 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. (13-G-062, 13-G-063, 13-G-064 and 13-G-077) (Parking Prohibition on Codrington Street - Ward 1, All-way Stop Investigation - Graihawk Drive/Wright Drive and Summerset Drive - Ward 6, On Street Parking Investigation - Dock Road between Tyndale Road and the East Limit - Ward 10 and Parking Prohibition on Steel Street - Ward 1) (ENG011-13, ENG014-13, ENG015-13 and ENG010-13) (File: T02-PA, T07-SI and T00-GE)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-072 1  By-LawBill #079 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to repeal and replace By-law 90-01, as amended being a by-law to govern the proceedings of Council. (13-G-070) (Procedural By-law Changes) (CLK003-13) (File: C01)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-073 1  By-LawBill #080 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to repeal and replace By-law 2008-021 as amended being a by-law to establish and maintain a policy concerning the procurement of goods and services. (13-G-078) (Procurement By-law) (FIN004-13) (File: A16-INN)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passedPass Action details Not available
By-law 2013-074 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. #17). (13-G-041) (Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning - Proposed Medium and High Density Residential, 300 Essa Road - Ward 6) (PLN005-13) (File: D09-OPA017, S14-1473R)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
By-law 2013-075 1  By-LawBill #085 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 15th day of April, 2013.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available