Meeting Name: General Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/13/2005 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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05-G-336 2  Staff Report HISTORIC PLACES INITIATIVE AND CANADIAN REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES That the property municipally known as 123 Dunlop Street East be submitted to the Historic Places Initiative Office of the Ministry of Culture for nomination to the Canadian Register of Historic Places. (File: C05)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-337 2  Staff Report UPDATE REGARDING THE APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FERNBROOK HOMES, MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST, D14-1354 That the information presented by R. Jones on behalf of Fernbrook Homes on June 8, 2005, regarding a proposed development on Mapleview Drive East be received for information purposes and referred to staff in the Planning Services Department for consideration and a report back to General Committee, as directed through Resolution 04-A-357. (File: D01- EMP & D14-1354) (04-A-357)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-338 2  Staff Report DELEGATED AUTHORITY FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY 1. That a by-law be implemented to authorize the City Clerk to complete the acquisition of real property, including fee simple acquisitions, easements, encroachments and licence agreements within the limits set out below and subject to the following conditions: a) Value of acquisition or licence of real property does not exceed a maximum of $25,000. b) Sufficient funds are available within the departmental operating or capital budgets as approved by Council. c) The acquisition or licence price is at or below fair market value as approved by the Real Estate Manager and the Manager of Legal and Real Estate Services. d) The acquisition or licence agreement is in a form that is satisfactory to the Manager of Legal and Real Estate Services. e) For the purposes of this By-law, a “licence” includes temporary easements and permissions to enter onto property not owned by the City of Barrie. f) For the purposes of this By-law, the City Clerk may also approve temporary encroachment agreements of private structures such asrecommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-339 2  Staff Report APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY LOTTERY LICENSING OFFICER That a by-law be prepared to appoint Bryan Andre Keene as a Deputy Lottery Licensing Officer for the purpose of enforcement of the City’s By-law 88-260 Part 3 - Licensing and Regulating of Lotteries, for the term of his employment with the City of Barrie. (CLK088-05) (File: P00)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-340 2  Staff Report APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT STAFF That a by-law be prepared to appoint the following individuals as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcement of the City’s by-laws, for the term of their employment with the City of Barrie: a) Carl Matthew Young b) Jeff Richard Austin (CLK090-05) (File: P00)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-341 2  Staff Report OFFER TO PURCHASE - YANCH HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (BARRIE) LTD. That Council accept and the City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale from Yanch Heating & Air Conditioning (Barrie) Ltd. for a 1.56 acre parcel of City-owned industrial land described as Parts 7, 8 and 9, Plan 51R-17512, located on the west side of Saunders Road and fronting on Highway 400 in the South Barrie Industrial Park, for the purchase price of $95,000.00 per acre, subject to the following exceptions and additions to the Standard Offer: a) The Purchaser agrees that it will be responsible for any fees to connect laterals to sanitary sewers, water and hydro. b) The Purchaser agrees that it is purchasing the property in its present condition “as is”. The Purchaser further acknowledges and agrees that it has conducted such tests as it deems necessary to determine to its satisfaction, that the soil conditions for the property are satisfactory to support the development and construction of the building and other structures contemplated for its proposed use of the proprecommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-342 2  Staff Report ONTARIO MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION’S (MTO) HIGHWAY 400 WIDENING TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY REPORT (TESR) WITHDRAWAL OF PART II ORDER That the Part II Order or “Bump-up” request to the Minister of the Environment regarding the Highway 400 Widening Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) be withdrawn, based on commitments from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), as outlined in the letter to be sent to the Minister of Environment dated June 21, 2005, and attached as Appendix “A” to Staff Report ENG025-05. (ENG025-05) (File: T05-HI)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-343 2  Staff Report MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR BARRIE STREETS AT HIGHWAY 400 UNDER/OVERPASSES AND INTERCHANGES 1. That based on the “Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Barrie Streets at Highway 400 Under/Overpasses and Interchanges”, the following be endorsed as the preferred alternatives for Duckworth Street from Cundles Road to Rose Street/Bernick Drive: a) That the proposed structure under Highway 400 will have five (5) through lanes, and one (1) turning lane for a total of six (6) lanes under the structure; b) That Duckworth Street be widened by one (1) through lane southbound, two (2) through lanes northbound from Cundles Road to Georgian Drive, plus operational improvements at intersections; c) That Duckworth Street be widened to six (6) through lanes from Georgian Drive to just north of Rose Street/Bernick Drive, plus operational improvements at intersections; and d) Sidewalks and bicycle lanes are recommended on both sides of the structure and roadways. 2. That based on the “Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for Barrecommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-344 2  Staff Report WATER EFFICIENCY MASTER PLAN That in accordance with the goal of creating a clean and healthy environment as outlined in the Community Based Strategic Plan, the Water Efficiency Master Plan attached as Appendix “A” to Staff Report ENG029-05, be adopted. (ENG029-05) (File: W09-WA)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-345 2  Staff Report SEWER RATE FEE STRUCTURE That Staff Report FIN018-05 concerning the Sewer Rate Structure be deferred until the General Committee meeting scheduled for June 20, 2005. (FIN018-05) (File:F00)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-346 2  Staff Report WATER RATE FEE STRUCTURE That Staff Report FIN019-05 concerning the Water Rate Fee Structure be deferred until the General Committee meeting scheduled for June 20, 2005. (FIN019-05) (File:F00)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-347 2  Staff Report DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING BY ESTATES OF LITTLE LAKE INC. - EAST SIDE OF LIVINGSTONE STREET EAST, NORTH OF SURREY DRIVE 1. That the plan of subdivision prepared by Rudy & Associates Ltd. on behalf of Estates of Little Lake Inc. and T. Ziemba & Sons Limited for lands located on the east side of Livingstone Street East, north of Surrey Drive, dated April 4, 2005, be draft approved subject to the conditions outlined in Appendix “A” to Staff Report PLN032-05 (D12-353, D14-1375). 2. That the application to rezone the lands from Agricultural A by Zoning By-law 85-95 to One Family Detached Dwelling Second Density R2, One Family Detached Dwelling Third Density R3 and Environmental Protection EP, be approved. 3. That the existing house located within lot 29 be removed or relocated so that it does not intrude within the required setback from the top of bank and that the performance standards of the Zoning By-law be met. 4. That the Draft Plan be amended to retain the existing cul-de-sac at the end of Osprey Ridge Road with a second cul-de-sac being provided to the immedrecommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-348 2  Staff Report HEALTHY LIVING AND CALL TO ACTION PRESENTATION That the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit be invited to make a presentation to General Committee on the Healthy Living Strategy and Call to Action. (Circ. May 30, 2005, C15) (File:C05)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-349 2  Staff Report ALL-WAY STOP AT WHITE ELM ROAD AND MAPLETON AVENUE That staff in the Leisure, Transit and Works Department investigate the feasibility of installing an all-way stop at the intersection of White Elm Road and Mapleton Avenue and report back to General Committee.(File:T00)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-350 2  Staff Report VOLUNTEER AND MUNICIPAL TRAILS WHEREAS municipalities and various Trail Clubs throughout Ontario have invested substantial public funds in the development of trails: AND WHEREAS the public has made very significant use of trail systems for fitness and recreation to substantially improve the quality of life during all four (4) seasons: AND WHEREAS those using the trail systems have historically done so at their own risk; AND WHEREAS the cost to maintain and police trail systems would be so prohibitive as to require their closure if made mandatory, whether by case law or statute; AND WHEREAS various lawsuits have been filed claiming liability against municipalities and other trail owners; AND WHEREAAS the cost of insurance for the use of trail systems has already proven so expensive to be prohibitive; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Government has introduced the “Active 2010” program as part of its Ontario Trails Strategy, encouraging Ontarians to become more physically active; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BARRIE RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Threcommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-351 2  Staff Report ATTENDANCE AND EXPENSE APPROVAL - EQUIPMENT SHOW AND DEMONSTATION IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 1. That Council confirm retroactively, authority for Councillor D. Aspden to attend an equipment show and demonstration in Syracuse, New York from June 9th to 10th, 2005 to obtain information and reference material regarding improvements in equipment and vehicles for enhanced municipal services. 2. That Councillor Aspden be permitted to utilize a City vehicle for transportation to the equipment show and demonstration. 3. That any expenses incurred, be paid in accordance with Council policies and funded from account #01-06-0950-0000-3112.recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
05-G-352 2  Staff Report KING EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOL PRESERVATION APPOINTMENT WHEREAS, the Simcoe County District School Board has indicated that it may close King Edward Public School; AND WHEREAS, the City of Barrie recognizes Prince of Wales Public School and King Edward Public School as historical and educational facilities which serve the residents in the City core; AND WHEREAS, the City of Barrie is encouraging future residential development to transform downtown Barrie into a new vibrant city core; AND WHEREAS, the preservation of schools in the city centre area is deemed to be vital to the success of future development; AND WHEREAS, the City of Barrie wishes to maintain the presence of the public schools in the City core area to serve the anticipated future residents of that area; AND WHEREAS, the King Edward Public School Preservation Committee has extended an invitation to the City of Barrie for representation on their Committee; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BARRIE RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: That Councillor J.R. Moore be appointed as the City of Barrirecommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available