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Meeting Name: Finance and Responsible Governance Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/4/2025 5:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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Notice 1  RecommendationThis meeting will be held ELECTRONICALLY AND IN-PERSON in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001.   Not available Not available
TMP-34172 12.1 Open Delegations OPEN DELEGATION BY VICTORINO RODRIGUEZ CONCERNING A WATER BILL DISPUTE   Not available Not available
TMP-34173 13.1 Presentation - AC/RCDELOITTE AUDIT PRESENTATION   Not available Not available
TMP-34180 13.2 Presentation - AC/RCGEORGIAN COLLEGE PRESENTATION   Not available Not available
TMP-34176 15.1 RecommendationMOTION 25-G-097 REFERRED BY GENERAL COMMITTEE ON MAY 7, 2025, REGARDING A COMMITTEE NAME CHANGE “That the name of the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee be changed to the Sustainability Advisory Committee”.   Not available Not available
TMP-34174 16.1 Advisory Committee Reports REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE DATED MAY 6, 2025.   Not available Not available
TMP-34183 1  RecommendationSAGINAW SISTER CITY CONFERENCE That staff in the Economic and Creative Development Department be supported to attend the Saginaw Sister City Conference, fall 2025, subject to Mayor and CAO approval.   Not available Not available
TMP-34277 16.2 Report to Committee REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT BOARD DATED MAY 14, 2025   Not available Not available
TMP-34164 27.1 Staff Report PRIORITY RESIDENT REGISTRATION FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS That staff in Recreation and Culture Services be directed to implement a priority resident registration process for recreation programs as described within the Report to Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated June 4, 2025.   Not available Not available
TMP-34157 17.2 Staff Report 2024 AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS That the 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements attached as Appendix A to the 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements Staff Report dated June 4, 2025 to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee, be received.   Not available Not available
TMP-34168 27.3 Reports of Committees CORPORATE NET ZERO STRATEGY 2025 - 2050 1. That the Corporate Net Zero Strategy attached as Appendix A to the Report to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated June 4, 2025, be endorsed in principle. 2. That low-carbon alternatives be evaluated as part of the standard capital planning process for all assets. 3. That low-carbon options be recommended when renewing energy-consuming corporate assets in capital planning and budgeting, when lifecycle payback offsets the incremental cost. 4. That staff evaluate the feasibility and lifecycle cost implications of designing new facilities to net-zero energy standards, and report back to Council with recommendations for a formal policy and implementation plan. 5. That all internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles be replaced with electric vehicle (EV) equivalents, typically at end of life, and when feasible, considering the availability of suitable EV models, operational requirements, and the infrastructure needed to support electric vehicles. 6. That renewable energy assets be deployed when they provide a posi   Not available Not available
TMP-34297 19.1 Item of DiscussionCommunity Project Submission from Councillor, A. Courser concerning $5000 for the installation of two artist designed panels to the addition to the Dorian Parker Centre (Ward 4).   Not available Not available
TMP-34298 19.2 Item of DiscussionCommunity Project Submission from Councillor, J. Harris concerning $11,745 for the refurbishing of 40 paintings and purchase of 7 banner hardware brackets for the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame at Allandale Recreation Centre (Ward 8).   Not available Not available
TMP-34304 19.3 Item of DiscussionCommunity Project Submission from Councillor Morales concerning $2000 for the beautification via naturalization and installation of a “white clover” along a 1.5m strip adjacent to the fence of the property on the east side of the city owned lot at 44 Country Lane (Ward 9).   Not available Not available
TMP-34305 19.4 Item of DiscussionCommunity Project Submission from Councillor, S. Morales concerning a “Welcome to Painswick” sign to be designed, fabricated, and made by St. Peter’s High School students (Ward 9)   Not available Not available
TMP-34299 19.5 Item of DiscussionCommunity Project Submission from Councillor, S. Morales concerning $5895 for the purchase and installation of five (5) bike racks at various locations in Ward 9.   Not available Not available
TMP-34300 19.6 Item of DiscussionCommunity Project Submission from Councillor N. Nigussie concerning $4716 for the purchase and installation of four (4) bike racks at Harvie Park, Grzegorz “Greg” Pierzchala Park, Ferndale Woods Park, and Elizabeth Park (Ward 6).   Not available Not available
TMP-34301 19.7 Item of DiscussionCommunity Project Submission from Councillor N. Nigussie concerning $5,855.28 for the purchase and installation of two (2) Ecological Interpretive Signage Systems (Ward 6).   Not available Not available
TMP-34302 19.8 Item of DiscussionCommunity Project Submission from Councillor N. Nigussie concerning $5000 for the purchase and installation of one (1) new radar speed board and one (1) set of temporary speed cushions (Ward 6).   Not available Not available
TMP-34303 19.9 Item of DiscussionCommunity Project Submission from Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson concerning $25,000 to create and maintain a community outdoor space at Lampman Lane in association with the Barrie Public Library Ward 5 branch.   Not available Not available
TMP-34321 19.10 Report to Committee Community Project Submission from Councillor, C. Riepma concerning Eastview Park is being rebuilt this year, including tennis courts, playground equipment, and circulation pathways. The design also includes a half court basketball facility. The estimated cost of the basketball court is $32,000 and I propose to contribute $25,000 to the cost of construction. (Ward 1)   Not available Not available