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23-A-030
| 2 | | | Confirmation of Minutes | The Minutes of the City Council meeting held on March 29, 2023 were adopted as printed and circulated. | Adopted as printed and circulated | |
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23-A-031
| 2 | | | Awards and Recognition | RECOGNITION OF THE MONTH OF APRIL AS “NATIONAL POETRY MONTH” - NEW POET LAUREATE, TYNEISHA TERNANT
Mayor Nuttall advised that the new Poet Laureate would be reciting a poem in recognition of National Poetry Month for the month of April, 2023.
Mayor Nuttall introduced Tyneisha Ternant as the new Poet Laureate and invited her to the podium to recite her poem.
Ms. Ternant recited her poem written in recognition of National Poetry Month attached as “Appendix “A” to City Council minutes dated April 19, 2023. Ms. Ternant commented on her past struggles, her excitement of being the 4th Poet Laureate for Barrie and how creative writing has helped her heal and find her place in life.
Ms. Ternant expressed how she is not only an ambassador for poetry art but creating equal opportunities for artists of all kinds. She quoted “pick up a pen and paper and see how poetry can heal”.
Mayor Nuttall thanked Ms. Ternant for attending the Council meeting and for providing a poem highlighting her skills and talents making the City proud. | Received | |
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23-A-032
| 2 | | | Deputation | DEPUTATIONS BY THE FOLLOWING CONCERNING MOTION 23-G-082, THE PRIVATE TREE BY-LAW AND ECOLOGICAL OFFSETTING REVIEW
The following Deputations were provided concerning motion 23-G-082 regarding the Private Tree By-law and Ecological Offsetting Review:
1. Mark Graves on behalf of the Ontario Commercial Arborist Association spoke in support of the City’s proposed Private Tree By-law. He commented on how urban forestry can be a challenging subject for most municipalities. He expressed that the City’s proposed By-law is proactive, progressive, and well-written by incorporating terminology related to the maintenance of trees and certified arborists.
Mr. Graves provided comments on the urban tree canopy and agreed that the creation of a Tree Protection Manual would provide guidance in protecting the tree canopy.
Mr. Graves discussed the challenges of protecting existing trees in established neighbourhoods and in lands being used for new developments that result in damage to existing trees and others being cut down to make room for new development. He acknowledged and agreed with the pr | Received | |
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23-A-033
| 1 | | | Committee Report CC | First General Committee Report dated April 5, 2023 (APPENDIX “A”). | | |
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23-G-071
| 2 | | | Staff Report | BARRIE HYDRO HOLDINGS INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MATTERS | Adopted | |
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23-A-034
| 1 | | | Committee Report CC | Second General Committee Report dated April 5, 2023, Sections A, B, C and D (APPENDIX “B”). | | |
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23-G-072
| 3 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE DATED MARCH 22, 2023 | Received | |
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23-G-073
| 2 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE AFFORDABILITY COMMITTEE DATED MARCH 22, 2023 | Received | |
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23-G-074
| 2 | | | Staff Report | MUNICIPAL STREET NAMING FOR STREETS IN THE HARVIE ROAD DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (WARD 6) | Adopted | |
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23-G-075
| 2 | | | Staff Report | ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - 181 BURTON AVENUE (WARD 8) | Adopted | |
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23-G-076
| 2 | | | Staff Report | GOLFDALE ROAD NO PARKING ANYTIME RESTRICTIONS (WARD 4) | Adopted | |
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23-G-077
| 3 | | | Staff Report | 2023 TAX RATIOS | Adopted | |
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23-G-078
| 2 | | | Staff Report | 2022 YEAR END DEVELOPMENT CHARGE REPORTS AND TREASURER’S STATEMENT | Adopted | |
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23-G-079
| 3 | | | Staff Report | 2022 YEAR END CASH IN LIEU OF PARKLAND REPORT AND TREASURER’S STATEMENT | Adopted | |
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23-G-080
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | INVITATION TO PRESENT - DOWNTOWN BARRIE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA) | Adopted | |
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23-G-081
| 2 | | | Staff Report | ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 303 CUNDLES ROAD EAST (PENADY (NORTH BARRIE) LIMITED) (WARD 3) | Adopted | |
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23-G-082
| 4 | | | Staff Report | PRIVATE TREE BY-LAW AND ECOLOGICAL OFFSETTING REVIEW
AMENDMENT #1
Moved by: Councillor, B. Hamilton
Seconded by: Councillor, R. Thomson
That motion 23-G-082 of Section “D” of the Second General Committee Report dated April 5, 2023 concerning the Private Tree By-law and Ecological Offsetting Review be amended as follows:
1. That paragraphs 1 and 2 be deleted and the remaining paragraphs be renumbered accordingly.
2. That Private Tree By-law 2014-115, be amended under definitions to add the following definition:
“Certified Arborist” means a person who is a specialist or expert in the area of the care and maintenance of Trees and includes a graduate of a post-secondary education in Arboriculture qualified by Skilled Trades Ontario or a certified Arborist qualified by the International Society of Arboriculture, a consulting Arborist registered with the American Society of Consulting Arborists, a registered professional forester or a person with other similar qualifications as approved by the Director;
3. That the following be added to the end of the new paragraph 1:
“with woodlot | Adopted As Amended | |
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23-A-035
| 2 | | | Presentation - CC | PRESENTATION CONCERNING AN UPDATE ON THE LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ORILLIA CAMPUS
Dr. Linda Rodenburg, Interim Principal and Michael den Haan, Vice-President of External Relations provided a presentation concerning an update on the Lakehead University Orillia Campus.
Dr. Rodenburg described that Lakehead University has solid roots in the County of Simcoe and are looking at potential opportunities to branch out to other municipalities.
Dr. Rodenburg and Mr. den Hann discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· The background of Lakehead University and current student population;
· A chart illustrating barriers to student education;
· The Lakehead University’s economic impact on Ontario’s GDP;
· The university’s relationship and impacts on the City of Barrie;
· The students ranking on Lakehead University preparing them for employment;
· The strengths of the university include lifelong learning, research, innovation and focusing on partnerships;
· The next steps for Lakehead University and potential future growth;
· The current program complement at Lakehead Orillia and Lakehead | Received | |
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BY-LAW 2023-034
| 1 | | | By-law | Bill #034
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2011-107 and to prescribe standards for the maintenance of lands and properties in the City of Barrie and to provide enhanced enforcement and compliance opportunities and clarification on certain items. (23-G-068) (Yard Maintenance By-law 2011-107 Review) (LCS006-23) (File: P00) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2023-035
| 1 | | | By-law | Bill #035
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. (23-G-075) (Zoning By-law Amendment - 181 Burton Avenue) (DEV017-23) (Ward 8) (File: D30-010-2021) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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Bill #036X
| 2 | | | By-law | Bill #036
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. (23-G-081) (Zoning By-law Amendment - 303 Cundles Road East - Penady North Barrie Limited) (Ward 3) (DEV014-23) (File: D30-018-2022)
AMENDMENT #1
Moved by: Deputy Mayor R. Thomson
Seconded by: Councillor, A.M. Kungl
That Bill #036 concerning a Zoning By-law Amendment for lands known municipally as 303 Cundles Road East, submitted by Penady North Barrie Limited, be deferred to the next City Council meeting scheduled for May 3, 2023.
CARRIED
Upon the question of Bill #036 moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, A.M. Kungl, the Bill was CARRIED AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT # 1. | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2023-036
| 1 | | | By-law | Bill #037
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to set tax ratios and to define certain property classes for municipal purposes for the year 2023. (23-G-077) (2023 Tax Ratios) (FIN002-23) (File: F22) (Note: Motion 23-G-077 listed on the Second General Committee Report dated April 5, 2023) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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Bill #038XXX
| 2 | | | By-law | Bill #038
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to prohibit or regulate the injuring or destruction of trees on private property in the City of Barrie and to repeal By-law 2014-115, as amended. (23-G-082) (Private Tree By-law and Ecological Offsetting Review) (OPR001-23)
AMENDMENT #1
That Bill #038 concerning a by-law to prohibit or regulate the injuring or destruction of trees on private property in the City of Barrie and to repeal By-law 2014-115, as amended, be withdrawn as the by-law is no longer required.
CARRIED
Upon the question of Bill #038 moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, A.M. Kungl, the Bill was CARRIED AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT # 1. | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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BY-LAW 2023-037
| 1 | | | By-law | A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 19th day of April, 2023. | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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