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13-A-137
| 2 | | | Student/Mayor Item | Isaac Bortlussi expressed his excitement about the opportunity to be Student Mayor indicating that was a unique opportunity to learn about municipal government. He stated that there is no better city than Barrie. He discussed his enjoyment in learning about the passing motions and listening to the speakers at Council and General Committee. Isaac observed that he feels reassured about the future of our city. He noted that he has a renewed respect of the undertakings of City Council. He thanked the staff at the Surface Water Treatment Plant for taking the time to provide him with a tour of the facility as well as answering his questions. He detailed the amenities and events that he enjoys as a teenager in Barrie. He also thanked Councillor Nuttall for explaining meeting to him during the meetings.
In closing, Isaac thanked the Mayor and members of Council for the opportunity to be Student Mayor and wished everyone safe holiday and a prosperous New Year.
Evan Stow of Eastview Secondary School thanked the Mayor and members of Council for the opportunity to be Student Mayor. He | | |
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13-A-138
| 2 | | | Student/Mayor Item | Wendy Cooke, Deputy City Clerk called upon Rachel Pigott of Barrie Central Collegiate to be sworn into office as Student Mayor.
After being sworn into office, Rachel assumed her seat on the dias next to Mayor Lehman. Dawn McAlpine, City Clerk, introduced the members of City Council to Rachel. She noted that the members of City staff and representatives of the community’s media were also in attendance. | | |
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13-A-139
| 2 | | | Confirmation of Minutes | The minutes of the City Council Meeting held on December 2, 2013 were adopted as printed and circulated. | | |
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13-A-140
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION TO THE WINNER OF THE MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST
Mayor Lehman announced that Bianca Demelo was the winner of the Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest. He noted that the picture displays a colourful, whimsical spirit and a vision for a better City contained within a snow globe. Mayor Lehman presented Bianca with a framed copy of her picture and a cheque.
Bianca, thanked Mayor Lehman for the recognition and indicated that she almost did not enter because she did not think she would win. She recommended that if you are scared to do something, do it anyway. | | |
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13-A-141
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION TO THE RECIPIENT OF THE YOUTH ORDER OF THE SPIRIT CATCHER AWARD
Mayor Lehman and Councillor, M. Prowse presented the 2013 Youth Order of the Spirit Catcher Award to Mackenzie Oliver. Mayor Lehman provided background on the Order of the Spirit Catcher Award. Councillor Prowse highlighted Mackenzie’s achievements including the creation of the “I Love Me Club” to ensure boys and girls around the world know they are important regardless of what anyone says. He indicated that the club currently has over 3000 members. He also noted her volunteer efforts, fundraising efforts for non-profit and charity organizations locally and abroad raising over $50,000.
In closing, Councillor Prowse noted that Mackenzie through her dedication and selflessness is a model citizen of Barrie. Mackenzie thanked the Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee, the City of Barrie, those who nominated her and her family and friends for their ongoing support. Mayor Lehman advised that a Gala organized by the Barrie Community Foundation was held in November to formally honour the Spirit Catcher Aw | | |
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13-A-142
| 1 | | | Staff Report | DEPUTATION BY THE SIMCOE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE: INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANS AND FISCAL
Ms. Sheila Hissa, Executive Officer of the Simcoe Home Builders’ Association highlighted the fundraising support provided by the Simcoe Home Builders Association. She indicated that she is disappointed by the comment “development does not pay for itself”. Ms. Hissa noted that the automatic 10% reduction in development charges, provided for in the Development Charges Act does not take into account the voluntary provisions by developers of items such as parks. She noted that the Association has asked for an open and transparent process but they have yet to receive the figures regarding the capital costs.
Ms. Hissa indicated that the Simcoe Homebuilders Association cannot formally oppose the motion related to the Growth Management Update: Infrastructure Master Plans and Fiscal Impact Analysis, as it has not seen the detailed financial documents. She requested that City Council reconsider approving the capital contribution of $4500 per new housing u | | |
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13-A-143
| 2 | | | Tax Application | That the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or additions of taxes dated December 2, 2013 submitted by the Treasurer in the amount of $130,098.00 be approved. | | |
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13-A-144
| 1 | | | Committee Report | General Committee Report dated November 20, 2013, Sections A and B. | | |
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13-G-288
| 3 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE PRESENTATION: INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANS AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS | | |
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13-G-289
| 2 | | | Staff Report | GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE: INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLANS AND FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS
AMENDMENT #1
Moved by: Councillor, B. Ainsworth
Seconded by: Councillor A, Nuttal
That motion 13-G-289 of Section “B” of General Committee Report dated November 20, 2013 concerning the Growth Management Update: Infrastructure Master Plans and Fiscal Impact be referred to the next Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting for further consideration.
Pursuant to Section 7.6 of Procedural By-law 2013-072 the motion to refer was WITHDRAWN with the permission of City Council.
AMENDMENT #2
Moved by: Councillor J. Brassard
Seconded by: Councillor, A. Khan
That motion 13-G-289 of Section “B” of General Committee Report dated November 20, 2013 concerning the Growth Management Update: Infrastructure Master Plans and Fiscal Impact Analysis be amended by adding the following paragraph:
“5. That staff be requested to provide a more detailed presentation concerning the capital plan costs at a future meeting of Finance and Corporate Services Committee
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AMENDMENT # | Adopted | Pass |
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13-A-145
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | Presentation by representatives of the Salvation Army Barrie Bayside Mission regarding the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign.
Major Bryron Kean, Executive Director of the Salvation Army Barrie Bayside Mission provided the history of the Kettle Campaign and noted it is the main annual fundraiser for the Salvation Army. Major Kean advised of the need for volunteers to support the Kettle Campaign at the 18 locations across Barrie and indicated that if anyone had two or more hours to spare or to make a donation to the Kettle Campaign to call 705-728-3737 extension 259. He thanked those who have volunteered as part of the Kettle Campaign as the services provided by the Salvation Army would not be possible without them.
Members of City Council asked several questions and received responses from the presenter. | | |
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13-A-146
| 1 | | | Committee Report | General Committee Report dated November 25, 2013, Sections A, B, C, E, F, G, H and I. | | |
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13-G-290
| 3 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED NOVEMBER 12, 2013. | | |
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13-G-291
| 3 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2013. | | |
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13-G-292
| 2 | | | Staff Report | SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE | | |
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13-G-293
| 2 | | | Staff Report | GREEN MUNICIPALITY FUND - DEBENTURE ISSUE AND GRANT | | |
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13-G-294
| 4 | | | Staff Report | CONFIDENTIAL LABOUR RELATIONS MATTER - NON-UNION COMPENSATION | | |
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13-G-295
| 2 | | | Staff Report | ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO CITY CENTRE COMMERCIAL TO FACILITATE THE CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION (WARD 2) | | |
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13-G-296
| 2 | | | Staff Report | PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR SOURCE WATER PROTECTION | | |
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13-G-297
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | INVITATION TO PROVIDE A PRESENTATION REGARDING THE INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH | | |
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13-G-298
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | APPOINTMENT TO THE BARRIE MUNICIPAL NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS | | |
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13-G-299
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | INVITATION TO PROVIDE A PRESENTATION REGARDING THE 2013 SALVATION ARMY’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS KETTLE CAMPAIGN | | |
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13-G-300
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - GOODREID PLANNING GROUP ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER STEVE SAVERINO AND SAVERINO INVESTMENTS INC. - 556, 560 AND 568 ESSA ROAD (WARD 7) (NOVEMBER 25, 2013) (File: D14-1566) | | |
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13-G-301
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE OWNERS TIM AND WENDY HILL - 203 ALVA STREET (WARD 6) (NOVEMBER 25, 2013) (FILE: D14-1565) | | |
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13-G-303
| 3 | | | Staff Report | FEE WAIVER AND DEVELOPMENT CHARGE DISCOUNT REQUEST FOR RIVERBANK HOMES | | |
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13-G-304
| 2 | | | Staff Report | INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIAL SUPPORT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS | | |
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13-G-305
| 2 | | | Staff Report | CAPITAL PROJECT STATUS REPORT
1. That staff be authorized to close the capital projects identified in Appendix “B” - Projects with Excess Funding and return excess funds in the amount of $6,510,594 to the respective reserves and reserve funds: | | |
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13-G-306
| 2 | | | Staff Report | APPROVAL TO SELL EQUITY IN THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT TO THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE | Adopted | Pass |
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13-G-307
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES - DEMOLITION OF TRAILERS FROM 196 BURTON AVENUE AND 10 AND 20 LITTLE LAKE DRIVE | | |
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13-A-147
| 1 | | | Committee Report | General Committee Report dated December 2, 2013. | | |
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13-G-309
| 2 | | | Staff Report | CONFIDENTIAL POTENTIAL DISPOSITION OF LAND MATTER - CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION | | |
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13-G-310
| 3 | | | Staff Report | POTENTIAL DISPOSITION OF LAND MATTER - CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION - BARRIE CENTRAL COLLEGIATE RFP | | |
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13-A-148
| 1 | | | Direct Motion | MOTION WITHOUT NOTICE - DOWNTOWN PARKING DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2013
Moved by: Councillor, L. Strachan
Seconded by: Councillor, A. Nuttall
That pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Procedural By-law 2013-072, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning downtown parking during the month of December 2013. | | |
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13-A-149
| 1 | | | Direct Motion | DOWNTOWN PARKING DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2013
Moved by: Councillor, L. Strachan
Seconded by: Councillor, A. Nuttall
That Section J Parking Fees of By-law 2013-031 as amended, be further amended to:
a) eliminate the first two hours of free on street parking in the downtown during the month of December; and
b) provide free parking during December 2013 in the following municipal lots in the downtown:
i) Lakeshore Mews (located to the west of Mulcaster Street and north of Simcoe Street)
ii) Bayfield Street West Lot (located on the northwest of Bayfield Street and Simcoe Street)
iii) Simcoe Street East Lot (located on the east side of Bayfield Street and north of Simcoe Street and south of Chase McEachern Way) | | |
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By-law 2013-173
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #176
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-212) (Amendment to the Zoning By-law - 240 Kozlov Street - Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board) (Ward 4) (PLN022-13) (File: D14-1554) | | |
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By-law 2013-174
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #177
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to acquire Part of Lot 5, Concession 13, Township of Innisfil, as in RO854266, except RO948780 & RO1000656, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe from Simcoe County Christian Senior Home Inc. and to establish same as part of the municipal highway system. (05-G-338) (Simcoe County Christian Seniors Home Inc. - 440 Essa Road) (CLK005-05) (File: L07-1022) | | |
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By-law 2013-175
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A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan (O.P.A. #35). (13-G-269) (Policies for Tall Buildings) (PLN023-13) (File: D09-35) | | |
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By-law 2013-176
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #179
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-250) (Joscana Ltd. in Trust for VitaJoe Ltd. - 220 Bradford Street) (Ward 2) (PLN021-13) (File: D14-1555) | | |
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By-law 2013-177
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #181
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to authorize the borrowing of a twenty year debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 and a Green Municipal Fund grant in the amount of $400,000 for the Water Pollution Control Centre Expansion Project. (13-G-293) (Green Municipality Fund - Debenture Issue Grant) (FIN020-13) (File: F08) | | |
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By-law 2013-178
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A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 2nd day of December, 2013. | | |
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