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13-A-105
| 2 | | | Confirmation of Minutes | The minutes of the City Council meeting held on September 16, 2013 were adopted as printed and circulated. | Adopted as printed and circulated | |
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13-A-106
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION OF A GIFT BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ZWEIBRÜCKEN, GERMANY YOUTH DELEGATION
David Morrison, Chair of the International Relations Committee and Coordinator of the Global Perspectives Program provided highlights of the recent youth ambassador delegation visits. Mr. Morrison noted that the program is open to Grade 9 and 10 students. Students for the 2014 visit to Japan will be selected at the end of October. Mr. Morrison outlined the success of the program to date.
Herr Michael Behnke, the Zweibrücken, Germany delegation leader extended greetings on behalf of Zweibrücken’s Lord Mayor, Mayor, the principal of the school and the delegation members. He provided comments with respect to the importance of youth exchanges in the development of global citizens and global perspectives to avoid wars and destruction. Herr Behnke noted that the youth delegation did not want to visit as tourists, but to stay with families in order to get a perspective on how Canadian families live. He expressed his appreciation for the hospitality provided by the City of Barrie and the host f | Received | |
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13-A-107
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | RECOGNITION OF ATHLETES FOR WINNING 2013 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS AND TEAM CANADA MEDALS
Mayor Lehman provided a brief overview of the accomplishments of the following athletes at the national level:
· Mr. Rayne Lalonde, 2013 Canadian National Freestyle Wrestling Champion
· Ms. Chantal Leduc, Canadian Arm Wrestling Champion (both arms)
· Ms. Kathleen Dohetry, winner of 3 gold medals for Team Canada in Dragon Boat Racing.
He presented each athlete with a certificate in recognition of their athletic achievements.
Each of the athletes expressed their appreciation to City Council for the recognition and noted that they are proud and honoured to represent their City at a national and international level. | Received | |
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13-A-108
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | RECOGNITION OF THE BARRIE PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR DONATION OF $100,000 TOWARDS THE SUNNIDALE PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Mayor Lehman presented Mick Caldwell, Cory Mainprize and Charlie Gray of the Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association with a certificate in recognition of the Association's donation of $100,000 towards new playground equipment at Sunnidale Park. Mayor Lehman noted that the funds will be used to reconstruct the playground with components related to fire safety and fire fighting, in addition to making the park more family friendly and accessible.
Mr. Caldwell thanked Council for the recognition and noted that the funds donated were collected during the Annual Boot Drive. He thanked the public for the overwhelming support of the Boot Drive and noted that the City of Barrie's Boot Drive is one of the most successful in Canada. | Received | |
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13-A-109
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | RECOGNITION OF THE BARRIE STORM MITE SELECT GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE 2013 ONTARIO SOFTBALL SELECT TOURNAMENT ASSOCIATION MITE PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
On behalf of City Council, Mayor Lehman presented Murray Roach, Head Coach of the Barrie Storm Mite Select Girls Softball Team with a plaque in recognition of the team winning the for winning the 2013 Ontario Softball Select Tournament Association Mite Provincial Championship. Mr. Roach provided highlights of the team’s season and acknowledged the dedication of the coaches and the team members. He commented that the team members were great athletes and even better ambassadors for the City of Barrie.
Mayor Lehman presented certificates and extended congratulations to each of the team members and coaches of the Barrie Storm Mite Select Girls Softball Team for their achievements. The team members are as follows:
Avery Cashin, Emma Crawford, Emma Foley, Amy Gibbons, Jessa Gravelle, Emily Groves, Kory Hook, Teghan MacRae, Erin Roach, Teegan Shields, Melanie Stibbard, Avery Stockley, Kayli Sutton, Olivia Swinford and A | Received | |
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13-A-110
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION BY M.P. PATRICK BROWN REGARDING AN UPDATE ON FEDERAL MATTERS
Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Barrie, Patrick Brown thanked members of City Council for the opportunity to provide an update on federal initiatives. He commented on the results that the representatives of the three levels of government had been able to achieve by working together on behalf of Barrie residents. M.P. Brown outlined the key areas of focus related to his Top 10 Local Priorities: Mid-Term Action Plan including:
· Protecting Lake Simcoe;
· Expanding Recreation;
· Promoting Job Creation;
· Working for Seniors;
· Investing in Infrastructure:
· Rebuilding Base Borden;
· Supporting Our Charities;
· Standing Up for Victims of Crime;
· Improving Local Health Care; and
· Maintaining Public Safety.
M.P. Brown commented on the City’s receipt of the Gas Tax Capacity Building Award for the development of a Storm Water Facility Asset Management Plan. He concluded by offering his assistance with projects of importance to City Council and expressing his willingness to pursue ideas for the b | Received | |
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13-A-111
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | DEPUTATION BY KRISTINA BRYANT AND ROBIN BRANDON OF THE BEAR CREEK ECO RANGERS REGARDING MOTION 13-G-219 CONCERNING AN OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR 40 FERNDALE DRIVE SOUTH TO PERMIT LOW AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON TWO SEPARATE SITES ADJACENT THE BEAR CREEK WETLAND (WARD 6).
Ms. Bryant and Ms. Brandon of the Bear Creek Eco Rangers thanked the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, City of Barrie and the Pratt Hansen Group for working with the area residents to address concerns about the proposed development and impacts on the Bear Creek wetland. Ms. Brandon discussed the protection of green space and wetlands and the construction of environmentally responsible housing developments. She suggested that greener development should not end with planning approvals and construction, and that it should extend to a commitment to educate new residents about the importance of wetlands. Ms. Bryant expressed Bear Creek Eco Rangers’ appreciation to all of the parties for their willingness to listen to Eco Rangers’ concerns throughout the process and suggested that th | Received | |
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13-A-112
| 2 | | | Deputation | DEPUTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FRIENDS OF THE BEAR CREEK WETLAND COMMUNITY GROUP REGARDING MOTION 13-G-219 CONCERNING AN OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR 40 FERNDALE DRIVE SOUTH TO PERMIT LOW AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON TWO SEPARATE SITES ADJACENT THE BEAR CREEK WETLAND (WARD 6).
Mr. Rich Olech of the Friends of the Bear Creek Wetland Community Group indicated that the Group is still opposed to the development, but they feel the revised proposal is the best and least disruptive solution. He stated that the Friends of the Bear Creek Wetland Group will be monitoring the progress to ensure that all of the commitments are honoured. Mr. Olech commented that the Group hopes for continued open dialogue through the site plan process. He thanked Mr. Don Pratt and Mr. Ray Duhamel for taking the time to listen to the community. He also extended the Group’s appreciation to Stephen Naylor and Celeste Terry of the Planning Department for educating them about planning principles. Mr. Olech concluded by expressing his appreciation to Councillor Prowse for his patienc | Received | |
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13-A-113
| 2 | | | Committee Report | Second General Committee Report dated September 9, 2013, Section F. (APPENDIX “A”) | Adopted | |
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13-G-219
| 3 | | | Staff Report | OFFICIAL PLAN & ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR 40 FERNDALE DR. S. TO PERMIT LOW AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON TWO SEPARATE SITES ADJACENT THE BEAR CREEK WETLAND (WARD 6) | Adopted | |
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13-A-114
| 2 | | | Committee Report | First General Committee Report dated September 19, 2013. | | |
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13-G-223
| 2 | | | Staff Report | BARRIE HYDRO HOLDINGS INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MATTERS | Adopted | |
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13-A-115
| 1 | | | Committee Report | Second General Committee Report dated September 19, 2013. (APPENDIX “C”) | | |
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13-G-224
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATIONS FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW AND A PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - KIERLAND DEVELOPMENT INC. / GRAIHAWK ESTATES INC. / 3590 PETER LIMITED (AUBURN DEVELOPMENTS INC.) - MEADOWS OF BEAR CREEK SUBDIVISION - NORTHWEST OF ARDAGH ROAD AND WRIGHT DRIVE AND NORTH OF KIERLAND ROAD AND GORE DRIVE (WARD 6) (September 19, 2013) (File: D09-OPA31/D12-404/D14-1556) | Received | |
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13-G-225
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATIONS FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW AND A PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF THE OWNER HEDBURN DEVELOPMENT CORP. - SOUTH OF EDGEHILL DRIVE AND WEST OF PRINGLE DRIVE (WARD 5) (September 19, 2013) (File: D09/OPA34/D12-408/D14-1560) | Received | |
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13-G-226
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR MUNICIPALITY INITIATED HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 2009-141- CITY OF BARRIE (September 19, 2013) (File: D14-HOU) | Received | |
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13-A-116
| 2 | | | Committee Report | General Committee Report dated September 23, 2013, Sections, A, B and C. (APPENDIX “D”) | | |
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13-G-227
| 3 | | | Staff Report | SUNNIDALE ROAD - HIGHWAY 400 TRANSMISSION WATERMAIN CROSSING MUNICIPAL CLASS EA, SCHEDULE B (WARDS 2 AND 4)
1. That the Preferred Design Alternative for the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Sunnidale Road - Highway 400 Transmission Watermain Class EA be adopted as outlined in Staff Report ENG001-13.
2. That, in accordance with the requirements of the Class EA process, the Engineering Department publishes a Notice of Completion for the Sunnidale Road - Highway 400 Transmission Watermain Environmental Assessment Document.
3. That when the property owners are ready to sell their properties, a staff report back to General Committee for approval to purchase the properties and to obtain the required funding.
4. That staff in the Legal Services Department negotiate the proposed property acquisitions necessary for the Sunnidale Road Transmission Watermain crossing of Highway 400 as identified in Phase 2 of the Municipal Class EA Preferred Design Alternative, and the City Clerk be delegated the authority to execute conditional Agreements of Purchase and Sale, s | Adopted | |
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13-G-228
| 3 | | | Staff Report | COST SHARING AGREEMENT FOR MAPLEVIEW DRIVE/COUNTY ROAD 27 / ESSA TOWNSHIP ROAD 25 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS (WARD 7) | Adopted | |
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13-G-229
| 3 | | | Staff Report | CUMMING DRIVE - ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES (WARD 6) | Adopted | |
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1-G-230
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | ADDITION TO APPROVED STREET NAME LIST - TERRY FOX | Adopted | |
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13-G-231
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | DEVELOPMENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE - SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Adopted | |
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13-G-232
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW AND A PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - CELESTE PHILLIPS ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER 655423 ONTARIO LTD. - 196 BURTON AVENUE (WARD 8) (September 23, 2013) (File: D12-405/D14-1557) | Received | |
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13-G-233
| 3 | | | Staff Report | AWARD OF FIN 2013-055P COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, RECYCLABLE MATERIAL, SOURCE SEPARATED ORGANICS AND YARD WASTE AND PROCESSING OF SOURCE SEPARATE ORGANICS AND PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIAL
1. That Contract FIN 2013-055P, collection of garbage, recyclable material, source separated organics and yard waste and processing of source separated organics and processing and marketing of recyclable material including City Facilities front-end service be awarded to BFI Canada Inc. to provide every other week garbage collection, every week collection of recyclables and source separated organics and related processing and seasonal yard waste collection on a five (5) day collection cycle in accordance with the BFI Canada Inc. submission dated Thursday, June 13th, 2013.
2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute an eight (8) year agreement reflecting Contract FIN 2013-055P commencing on April 7, 2014 with an option to extend the terms of the agreement for two (2) additional one (1) year terms with BFI Canada Inc. subject to the satisfaction of the Direct | Adopted As Amended | |
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13-A-117
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION BY MICHAEL FERADAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BARRIE COMMUNITY FAMILY HEALTH TEAM REGARDING THEIR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Mr. Michael Feraday, Executive Director of the Barrie and Community Family Health Team provided a presentation on the Barrie Community Family Health Team’s programs and services. He provided an overview of the purpose of the Health Team and described the history and statistics related to the Team as well as its composition. Mr. Feraday reviewed the programs and services provided by the Heath Team. He outlined the challenges associated with un-rostered patients in the region and the need for additional family physicians. Mr. Feraday described the support services and connectivity within the community, care collaborators, government and academia. He observed that the Barrie Community Family Health Team acts as a hub for the community in the continuity of care. Mr. Feraday provided an overview of the Research Education Quality Improvement Program and highlighted the Foundation of Excellence in Care for All. He described HealthLink and its relatio | Received | |
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13-A-118
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE REGARDING THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE’S 10-YEAR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION STRATEGY
Ms. Terry Talon, General Manager of Social and Community Services and Ms. Cathy Kytayko, Director of Social Housing of the County of Simcoe provided a presentation on the County of Simcoe’s 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy. Ms. Talon provided details regarding the rationale for the Strategy, the methodology and public consultation undertaken, and the partners involved in the development of the Strategy. She noted that Provincial legislation requires a development of a strategy. Ms. Talon indicated that a Working Group, with representatives (either an elected official or senior staff) from each municipality would be established to develop and lead the implementation plan
Ms. Kytayko detailed the content of the Strategy including: addressing homelessness, improvement for health and wellness, increased civic engagement and social inclusion, community vitality, safety and security, and economic p | Received | |
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BY-LAW 2013-164
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #166
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to accept the “as-constructed” municipal services within and complementary to the Sunfield Homes Plan of Residential Subdivision being Plan 51M-835 and to assume a portion of the streets for public use. (11-G-276) (Sunfield Homes Plan of Residential Subdivision - Lake Crescent, White Crescent and Touchette Drive) (ENG047-11) (File: D12-220) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2013-165
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A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to establish Block 401 on Plan 51M-619, in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe as a public highway, and to name the highway Sydenham Wells. (11-G-276) (Eastside Village Plan of Subdivision - Sydenham Wells) (ENG047-13) (File: D12-380) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2013-166
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #168
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to accept the “as-constructed” municipal services within and complementary to the Eastside Village Plan of Subdivision being Plan 51M-948 and to assume the street for public use. (11-G-276) (Eastside Village Plan of Subdivision - Sydenham Wells) (ENG047-11) (File: D12-380) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2013-167
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A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt the developer under Subsection 9(7) of the Condominium Act, 1998 as it relates to the development of 40 Megan Crescent being Block 51, Plan 51M-862, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, from those provisions of Sections 51 and 51.1 of the Planning Act that would normally apply to the development and registration of a plan of condominium. (99-312) (Robot’s Holdings - 40 Megan Crescent) (File: D11-1513) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2013-168
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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 30th day of September, 2013. | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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