Meeting Name: General Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/29/2011 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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11-G-235 3  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR REZONING - 396, 400 AND 408 COX MILL ROADrecommended for receipt (Section "A")  Action details Not available
11-G-236 3  Referral ItemREZONING - 14 & 18 SAUNDERS ROAD, BARRIErecommended for receipt (Section "B")  Action details Not available
11-G-237 2  Committee Report REPORT OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE MEETING DATED AUGUST 15, 2011. The Report dated August 15, 2011 of the Chief Administrative Officer Recruitment Committee was received. (File: C05)recommended for receipt (Section "B")  Action details Not available
11-G-238 1  Staff Report CONFIDENTIAL DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY MATTER - MAPLEVIEW DRVIE WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK - REID DRIVE That motion 11-G-238 contained within the confidential notes of the General Committee Report dated August 29, 2011 concerning a confidential disposition of property matter - Mapleview Drive West Industrial Park - Reid Drive, be adopted. (EDO003-11) (File:L00)recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
11-G-239 1  Staff Report PAY AND DISPLAY ALTERNATIVES - MOTORCYCLES AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS 1. That one designated parking space be modified to provide two metered pay parking spaces for motorcycles/motorized scooters as indicated in Appendix “A” of Staff Report ENG39-11 in the following parking lots: a) City Hall; b) Maple Avenue and Ross Street; c) Simcoe Street Lot East; and d) Spirit Catcher. 2. That two designated parking spaces be modified to provide four metered pay parking spaces for motorcycles/motorized scooters as indicated in Appendix “A” of Staff Report ENG39-11 in the Heritage Park Lot. 3. That By-law 80-138, Schedule “H”, “Rates in the Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots” be amended by adding the following: Lot a) “City Hall Description Motorcycle/Motorized Scooter (Two (2) spaces, 1.37 metres x 2.44 metres) Rate and Duration $0.50 per hour, 5 hour maximum, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” Lot b) “Maple Avenue and Ross Street Description Motorcycle/Motorized Scooter (Two (2) spaces, 1.37 metres x 2.44 metres) Rate and Drecommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
11-G-240 1  Staff Report BUSINESS PLAN STATUS AS AT JUNE 30, 2011 That Staff Report FIN021-11, “Business Plan Status Report as at June 30, 2011” be received for information. (FIN021-11) (File: F00)recommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
11-G-241 1  Staff Report WINTER MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES - WINTER MAINTENANCE EVENTSrecommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
11-G-242 1  Staff Report ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT - 11 - 15 DUNLOP ST. W. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an encroachment agreement with Dimitrios Traikos, Georghia Traikos and Philip Traikos, owners of the property known municipally as 11-15 Dunlop St. W., to permit the installation of a new exterior facade on the northerly face of the building, as well as recognize the existing encroachment of brick veneer on this same northerly side, subject to the following terms and conditions: a) The stucco finish will be applied to the existing northerly face, adding approximately 2” to the existing encroachment. b) The owners will provide proof of public liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00 and naming the City of Barrie as an additional insured and be required to pay the annual encroachment fee as established by Council. c) The contents of the agreement will be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the City Solicitor and that all costs associated with the agreement be the responsibility of the owners. (LGL018-11) (File: D16-DUN)recommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
11-G-243 1  Staff Report REMOVAL OF HOLDING PROVISION - 261 ESSA ROAD 1. That the Holding Provision (H-71) initiated by By-law 2003-009 for the lands owned by Ferndale Meadows Inc., legally described as Part of Lots 4 & 5, Concession 14, located at 261 Essa Road as illustrated on Appendix “A” of Staff Report PLN021-11, be lifted. 2. That the City Clerk be directed to provide appropriate notice for the lifting of the Holding Provision (H-71) for the subject lands pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act. (PLN021-11) (File: D14-1515)recommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
11-G-244 1  Item of DiscussionINVITATION TO MAKE A PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL - THE BARRIE CURLING CLUB That representatives of the Barrie Curling Club be invited to make a presentation to City Council to provide an overview of the Club and its operations. (Item for Discussion, August 29, 2011) (File: C00)recommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
11-G-245 1  Item of DiscussionTEMPORARY SIGNAGE That staff in the Legal Services Department investigate the feasibility of implementing changes to By-law 2005-093, a by-law to regulate advertising devices, including signs, that would incorporate the following: a) a permit system for the placement of lawn, pole, poster, bill and other temporary signage; b) an administrative penalty for signage found in contravention of By-law 2005-093; and c) other provisions that would reduce the proliferation of lawn, pole, poster, bill and other temporary signage. (Item for Discussion, August 29, 2011) (File: L00)recommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
11-G-246 1  Item of DiscussionNAMING OF RAVINE AREA - NORTH OF HURST DRIVE That the ravine area north of Hurst Drive, near Lovers Creek be named “Renny DeBoer’s Woods” in recognition of Mr. DeBoer’s contribution to the beautification of the City as a staff member and volunteer. (Item for Discussion, August 29, 2011) (File: L00)recommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
11-G-247 1  Item of DiscussionINVESTIGATION OF THREE HOUR MAXIMUM - PARKING IN EUGENIA, DUCKWORTH, AMELIA, THERESA, DUNDONALD, ALBERT, BERCZY AND POYNTZrecommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
11-G-248 1  Item of DiscussionINVESTIGATION OF SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION - EUGENIA STREET AND OTTAWAY AVENUE That staff in the Engineering Department investigate the feasibility of constructing a sidewalk along Eugenia Street and Ottaway Avenue in 2012 and report back as part of the 2012 Business Plan. (Item for Discussion, August 29, 2011) (File: T00)recommended for adoption (Section "D")  Action details Not available
11-G-249 3  Staff Report APPOINTMENT TO SIMCOE MUSKOKA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD NORTH BARRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PUPIL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE That Councillor, D. Shipley be appointed to the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board North Barrie Elementary School Pupil Accommodation Review Committee. (CLK008-11) (File: C05)recommended for adoption (Section "E")  Action details Not available
11-G-250 3  Staff Report 2012 BUDGET DIRECTIONS 1. That staff prepare a Business Plan for 2012 for all tax supported services that reflects: a) The cost of maintaining current programs at current service levels, based on anticipated 2012 workloads; b) The cost of providing provincially mandated and cost-shared programs; c) The costs associated with growth in population or infrastructure that is operated and maintained by the City; d) Recommendations for changes to user fees that reflect: i) the full cost of providing the program or service, net of any subsidy approved by Council; ii) an option to introduce, or increase, a charge for asset renewal and replacement on a fee-by-fee basis; iii) increased reliance on non-tax revenue; with the exception of the elimination of free landfill access at the Sandy Hollow Landfill site. e) A reasonable estimate of assessment growth; f) An increase in the blended property tax rate, excluding Program Changes, of 5.0% over 2011 levels with options for changes to services, service levels and/or fees that produce no more than a 3% blended prorecommended for adoption (Section "F")  Action details Not available
11-G-261 4  Staff Report LONG RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN AND FINANCIAL POLICY FRAMEWORK UPDATErecommended for adoption (Section "G")  Action details Not available
11-G-252 3  Staff Report POLICE ACCOMMODATION 1. That the concept of a single centralized facility to accommodate the Barrie Police Service’s future facility needs be adopted. 2. That in order to achieve the concept of a single centralized facility in a timely and cost effective manner, a three phased development strategy be implemented, with Phase II (as per paragraph 13 of Staff Report LTF012-11) occurring in the 2017-2019 timeframe with the exception of the land purchase, which would occur in the 2012-2014 timeframe, at a maximum 10 year capital cost of $32 million and the timing of Phase III be altered accordingly. 3. That staff be authorized to spend an amount not to exceed $400,000 from the approved capital project “Police Services (79 Bell Farm)” to complete interim renovations at 29 Sperling Drive, 60 Bell Farm Road and 79 Bell Farm Road in 2011, and that the funding source be changed from debt financing to the Tax Capital Reserve (Account #13-04-0440). 4. That staff be authorized in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2008-121 to award a single source contract to Rebanks, Pepper, Littlewood recommended for adoption (Section "H")  Action details Not available
11-G-253 3  Staff Report ZONING REGULATION OF RESTAURANTS, TAVERNS, BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS IN THE DOWNTOWN AND ELSEWHERE IN THE CITY 1. That a public meeting be scheduled to consider the following proposed changes to the City of Barrie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2009-141 or the equivalent changes to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 85-95 as applicable: a) Section 3 Definitions be amended by adding the following definition after the definition for Naturalized Buffer: Nightclub shall mean a licensed drinking establishment, the principal business of which is to serve alcoholic beverages to the public for consumption on the premises and has an open floor area used for dancing to music, and viewing musical performances and other forms of entertainment and shall include restaurants which may convert a portion of their floor area for the purposes of a nightclub during their hours of operation, but shall not include theatres, assembly halls, adult entertainment establishments, or restaurants which exist in combination. b) Section 3 Definition of an “Outdoor Patio” is amended by adding the word “nightclub” afrecommended for adoption (Section "I")  Action details Not available
11-G-254 1  Item of DiscussionRICK HANSEN RELAY Whereas the Rick Hansen Relay will be visiting Barrie December 8, 2011 to December 10, 2011, marking the 25th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion Tour; And Whereas Barrie wishes to hold events commemorating Rick Hansen’s visit to Barrie in 1986 and highlighting the progress made in accessibility throughout the community; Now therefore be it resolved: That $15,000 be allocated to City of Barrie events in conjunction with the Rick Hansen Relay, to be funded from the Council Strategic Priorities Account. (Item for Discussion, August 29, 2011) (File: F00)recommended for adoption (Section "J")  Action details Not available
11-G-255 2  CorrespondencePRESENTATION REQUEST FROM UNITED WAY OF GREATER SIMCOE COUNTYrecommended for adoption (Section "K")  Action details Not available
11-G-256 2  Staff Report CONFIDENTIAL LITIGATION MATTER - OFFICIAL PLAN APPEALS That motion 11-G-256 contained within the confidential notes of the General Committee Report dated August 29, 2011 concerning a confidential litigation matter - Official Plan Appeals, be adopted. (LGL016-11) (File:L01-OP)recommended for adoption (Section "L")  Action details Not available
11-G-257 2  Staff Report CONFIDENTIAL ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY MATTER - DUNLOP STREETrecommended for adoption (Section "M")  Action details Not available