11-A-089
| 1 | | | Other | On behalf of City Council, Mayor Lehman welcomed Stephen Naylor to the City of Barrie as the Director of Planning. He commented that Mr. Naylor was previously employed at the City of Brantford and noted that his extensive experience in the public and private sector, knowledge of amalgamations, Secondary Plans and Growth Studies will be a valuable asset as the City of Barrie continues to grow. | | |
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11-A-090
| 2 | | | Student/Mayor Item | Brock Edwards of Bear Creek Secondary School thanked members of City Council for the opportunity to participate in the Student Mayor Program. He noted that he was able to take part in two Council meetings and learn about the decision making process. Brock commented that he was surprised with how much thought and discussion goes into each proposal that is presented to Council and noted that he was impressed with how members of Council were able to reach decisions in a timely manner. Brock stated that he enjoyed serving his term as Student Mayor. He thanked members of Council for treating him with respect and commented that this learning experience has increased his appreciation for the City.
Cole Walsh of Johnson Street Public School thanked members of City Council for the opportunity to serve as Student Mayor. He commented that he felt participating as a Student Mayor was an amazing experience and would be of benefit to anyone interested in politics. Cole explained that he was honoured that the students of Johnson Street Public School voted for him to represent the school. | | |
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11-A-091
| 2 | | | Student/Mayor Item | Carey deGorter, Deputy City Clerk, called upon Raiden Prowse of Ferndale Woods Elementary School and Matthieu Belliveau of Steele Street Public School to be sworn into office as Student Mayors.
After being sworn into office, Raiden and Matthieu assumed their seats on the dais beside Mayor Lehman. Dawn McAlpine, City Clerk, introduced the members of City Council and City staff to Brock and Cole. She noted that representatives of the community’s media were also in attendance. | | |
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11-A-092
| 2 | | | Confirmation of Minutes | The minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 28, 2011 were adopted as printed and circulated. | | |
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11-A-093
| 2 | | | Tax Application | Moved by: Councillor, B. Ward
Seconded by: Councillor, P. Silveira
That the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or additions of taxes dated March 21, 2011 submitted by the Treasurer in the amount of $28,396.22 be approved.
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11-A-094
| 2 | | | Committee Report | The first General Committee Report dated March 7, 2011, Section A, B, C and D (APPENDIX “A”). | | |
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11-G-043
| 3 | | | Staff Report | CONFIDENTIAL LITIGATION MATTER - DUNLOP STREET/BAYFIELD STREET
That motion 11-G-043 contained within the confidential notes of the General Committee Report dated March 7, 2011 concerning a confidential litigation matter - Dunlop Street/Bayfield Street, be adopted. (IDC008-011) (File: L00)
Councillor B. Ward declared a potential pecuniary interest in the foregoing matter as he owns property in the vicinity of the subject property. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on the question. | Adopted | |
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11-G-044
| 3 | | | Staff Report | CONFIDENTIAL DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY MATTER - COLLIER STREET/MULCASTER STREET
That motion 11-G-044 contained within the confidential notes of the General Committee Report dated March 7, 2011 concerning a confidential disposition of property matter - Collier Street/Mulcaster Street be adopted. (IDC005-11) (D18-COL)
Mayor Lehman declared a potential pecuniary interest in the foregoing matter as his parents own property in the vicinity of the subject property. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on the question. He passed the Chair to Acting Mayor B. Ward and he left the Sir Robert Barrie Room at 5:02 p.m. | Adopted | |
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11-G-045
| 2 | | | Staff Report | CONFIDENTIAL DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY MATTER - DUNLOP STREET
That motion 11-G-045 contained within the confidential notes of the General Committee Report dated March 7, 2011 concerning a confidential disposition of property matter - Dunlop Street be adopted. (IDC007-11) (D18-COL) | Adopted | |
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11-G-046
| 3 | | | Item of Discussion | CONFIDENTIAL PROPOSED OR PENDING DISPOSITON OF PROPERTY MATTER - LAKESHORE DRIVE/TIFFIN STREET/BRADFORD STREET
That motion 11-G-046 contained within the confidential notes of the General Committee Report dated March 7, 2011 concerning a confidential proposed or pending disposition of property matter - Lakeshore Drive/Tiffin Street/Bradford Street be received. (IDC004-11) (File: D18-ALL) (11-G-042) | Received | Pass |
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11-A-098
| 2 | | | Committee Report | The second General Committee Report dated March 7, 2011, Section A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. (APPENDIX “B”) | | |
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11-G-047
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - JONES CONSULTING GROUP LIMITED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER, 3251586 CANADA INC. -YONGE STREET NORTH OF MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST (March 7, 2011) (File: D09-OPA127, D14-1495 and D12-394).
Brandi Clement of The Jones Consulting Group Ltd. explained that the purpose of the public meeting is to review an application for an Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by The Jones Consulting Group Ltd. on behalf of the owner, 3251586 Canada Inc.
Ms. Clement explained that the applicant has submitted a complete application for approval of an Official Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Plan of Subdivision for lands located on Yonge Street north of Mapleview Drive East, with a portion of the subject lands on the east side of the GO Transit Rail Corridor and a portion of the subject lands on the west side of the GO Transit Rail Corridor. The subject property is legally described as Part of Lot 15, Concession 12, Being Part 1, Plan 51R-10923, and is located within the Painswick South Plannin | Received | |
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11-G-048
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - JONES CONSULTING GROUP LIMITED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER, 3251586 CANADA INC. (March 7, 2011) (File: D14-1496/D09-OPA126) | Received | Pass |
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11-G-049
| 1 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING DATED FEBRUARY 15, 2011.
The Report dated February 15, 2011 of the Development Services Committee was received. (File: C05) | Received | Pass |
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11-G-050
| 1 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING DATED FEBRUARY 7, 2011.
The Report dated February 15, 2011 of the Community Services Committee was received. (File: C05) | Received | Pass |
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11-G-051
| 1 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING DATED FEBRUARY 16, 2011.
The Report dated February 16, 2011 of the Transportation and Economic Development Services Committee was received. (File: C05) | Received | Pass |
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11-G-052
| 2 | | | Staff Report | PARKING PROHIBITION ON DUNSMORE LANE
That no additional parking restrictions be implemented on Dunsmore Lane. (ENG006-11) (File: T02-PA) (P46/10) | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-053
| 2 | | | Staff Report | BAYVIEW PARK DESIGN CONCEPT APPROVAL
1. That the Bayview Park Conceptual Design for an Outdoor Performance Centre as outlined in Staff Report ENG011-11 be approved in principle.
2. That subject to the approval of this pre-design project in the 2011 Business Plan, the City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to enter into an Agreement with the Outdoor Performance Centre Committee to utilize the Barrie Molson Community Fund Grant for the purposes of establishing a Pre-Design Program and Preliminary Budget Analysis for the Bayview Park Outdoor Performance Centre.
3. That the Outdoor Performance Centre Pre-Design Report be presented to General Committee for approval before proceeding with the detailed design.
4. That should the City of Barrie not proceed with the construction of a performance stage within the 2010-2014 Term of Council, the City of Barrie will reimburse all funding back to the Outdoor Performance Centre Committee, utilizing the Tax Capital Reserve. (ENG011-11) (File R04-BA) | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-054
| 2 | | | Staff Report | EIGHTEEN EIGHTEEN (COUNTRY CLUB SOUTH) ACCEPTANCE OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-055
| 2 | | | Staff Report | PROVISION OF SANITARY AND WATER SERVICING, MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST (HURONIA ROAD TO WELHAM ROAD)
1. That a By-law be prepared to authorize the recovery of capital costs for the installation of watermain and sanitary servicing on Mapleview Drive East, between and Huronia Road and Welham Road through the collection of a per metre frontage charge plus lateral costs for benefiting properties abutting the proposed new sections of watermain and sanitary sewer, as provided under Section 326 of the Municipal Act, with the option of payment of the watermain and sanitary sewer charges over a 10 year period with interest per applicable policies.
2. That the property owner’s share of the project costs in the amount of $57,900 be financed internally using the ten year Canada Savings Bond rate as at the time of billing as the interest rate. (ENG013-11) (File: T04-2011-027) | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-056
| 2 | | | Staff Report | AGREEMENT WITH METROLINX FOR JOINT PROCUREMENT OF TRANSIT BUSES | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-057
| 2 | | | Staff Report | ICE ALLOCATION POLICY | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-058
| 2 | | | Staff Report | PARK PLACE LIFESTYLE CENTRE - AMENDMENT TO SITE PLAN AGREEMENT | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-059
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | INVESTIGATION OF POTENTIAL PARKING PROHIBITION - GRACE CRESCENT
That staff in the Engineering Department investigate the feasibility of implementing parking restrictions on the south side of Grace Crescent between Shaina Court and Raquel Street, on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m., during the period of September to June and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion March 7, 2011) (File: T00) | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-060
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | RECOGNITION OF THE CARLEY FAMILY | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-061
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENHANCED SERVICE PROVISION THROUGH A SHARED FACILITY - SOCIAL AND HEALTH RELATED SERVICES
That the General Manager of Infrastructure, Development and Culture meet with representatives of the agencies and organizations providing social and health related services within the City Centre, the County of Simcoe and other levels of government to discuss opportunities for enhanced service provision through a shared facility in an alternative location with proximity to the downtown core and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion March 7, 2011) (File R00) | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-062
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | ALTERNATIVE SERVICE DELIVERY REVIEW - FITNESS SERVICES AND MARINA
That the Executive Management Team review alternative service delivery methods including privatization and/or private-public partnerships for fitness services in City recreation centres and the operation of the Marina, and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion March 7, 2011) (File: R00) | Adopted | Pass |
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11-G-063
| 2 | | | Staff Report | WATER AND WASTEWATER BILLING AND COLLECTION POLICY
1. That the Water and Wastewater Billing and Collection By-law attached as Appendix “A” to FIN005-11 be enacted effective October 1, 2011.
2. That the Water and Wastewater Policies attached to FIN005-011 as Appendix “B” be in effect until September 30, 2011. (FIN005-11) (10-G-119) (File: F00) | Adopted As Amended | |
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11-G-064
| 3 | | | Committee Report | TRAFFIC FLOW AT SCHOOLS
That the following motion be deferred until the General Committee meeting scheduled for April 11, 2011.
“That staff in the Engineering Department send a letter to the Simcoe County District School Board requesting a meeting to discuss overcrowded schools and the impact they have on traffic flow on City streets.” (File: T00) (11-TED-002) | Adopted | |
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11-G-065
| 2 | | | Staff Report | CITY COUNCIL 2010-2014 STRATEGIC PLAN
That the Vision, Goals and Strategies described in Appendix “A” of Staff Report CIA001-11 be approved as the Strategic Plan for the 2010 - 2014 term of Council. (CIA001-11) (File: L00) | Adopted | |
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11-G-066
| 3 | | | Staff Report | COUNCIL CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
1. That Mayor Lehman, Councillor M. Prowse, Councillor J. Brassard, Councillor P. Silveira and Councillor D. Shipley begranted approval to attend the 2011 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) annual conference to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia as an official delegation for the City of Barrie.
2. That Mayor Lehman and Councillor B. Ward be granted approval to attend the 2011 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference in London as an official delegation for the City of Barrie.
3. That the applicable related expenses (including registration, travel, accommodation and meals) be funded from the Council Conference Account to a maximum of $15,000 for both conferences subject to the approval of the 2011 Business Plan. (Account # 01-06-0950-0000-3071). (CLK006-11) (08-G-511) (File: A04) | Adopted | |
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11-G-067
| 3 | | | Staff Report | COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
That the Community Grant Program described in FIN004-11 be deferred indefinitely and the $100,000 for Community Grants be removed from the 2011 Business Plan. (FIN004-11) (File: F00) | Adopted | |
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11-G-068
| 2 | | | Staff Report | OVERNIGHT PARKING - WINTER CONTROL
1. That By-law 2007-209 be amended to reduce the period during which on-street overnight parking is prohibited from “November 1 of one year to April 15 of the next year” to “December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next year” commencing immediately upon passage of the amending by-law.
2. That By-law 2007-209, as amended, be pro-actively enforced for the entire duration of the overnight parking restrictions, regardless of weather conditions and not on a “complaint only” basis.
3. That the Operations Department, in consultation with the Legal Services Department, develop specific provisions to be incorporated into By-law 2007-209 to address winter events occurring prior to December 1 or after March 31st, and to authorize the General Manager of Community Services, or his designate, to declare a winter event at any time where winter maintenance activities would be required and report back to General Committee. (LGL001-11) (P13/10; P28/10) (File: P00) | Adopted | |
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11-G-069
| 2 | | | Staff Report | 2010 WATER OPERATIONS BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT, SUMMARY REPORT AND MANAGEMENT REVIEWS
1. That Staff Report OPR002-11 concerning the 2010 Municipal Summary Report and Annual Drinking Water System Report regarding the City of Barrie’s Drinking Water system be received for information purposes.
2. That the Water Operations Branch Annual Report for 2010 be received for information purposes.
3. That the Water Operations Branch Management Reviews, dated November 18th, 2010 and December 2nd, 2010 be received for information purposes. (OPR002-11) (File: W00) | Adopted | |
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11-G-070
| 2 | | | Staff Report | LANDFILL RE-ENGINEERING SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | Adopted | |
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11-A-106
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | Moved by: Councillor, B. Ward
Seconded by: Councillor, P. Silveira
That the cost of ice rental on April 31 and May 1, 2011 at the Allandale Recreation Centre in the amount of $7,197.29 payable to the City of Barrie on March 1 and April 1, 2011 for the first annual CCHT Crohn’s and Colitis Hockey Tournament, Play for the Cure be funded from the Community Grant Program account (01-23-5540-0000-3800).
Councillor M. Prowse declared a potential pecuniary interest in the foregoing matter as his son will be participating in the hockey tournament. He did not participate in the discussion nor vote on the matter and he did not leave the Council Chambers.
LOST | Lost | Pass |
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11-A-107
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | Moved by: Councillor B. Ward
Seconded by: Councillor P. Silveira
That the fees associated with the damage deposit, road closure permit and stage inspection permit in the amount of approximately $2,225 of which $2,000 is refundable if there is no damage, be funded from the from the Community Grant Program account (01-23-5540-0000-3800).
Pursuant to Subsection 30(1) of the Procedural By-law 90-01 as amended, Councillor L. Strachan objected to the motion concerning Earth Hour and requested that it be Tabled. Councillor D. Shipley, Councillor B. Ward and Councillor A. Nuttall also objected.
Upon the question of the adoption of the original motion moved by Councillor B. Ward and seconded by Councillor P. Silveira, the motion was TABLED. | Tabled | Pass |
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11-A-108
| 1 | | | Direct Motion | Moved by: Councillor, J. Robinson
Seconded by: Councillor, B. Jackson
That pursuant to the Procedural By-law 90-01 as amended, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning a letter to Murayama, Japan and a request to the International Relations Committee related to the hosting of Japanese students.
CARRIED WITH A TWO-THIRDS VOTE | Adopted | Pass |
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11-A-109
| 1 | | | Direct Motion | Moved by: Councillor, J. Robinson
Seconded by: Councillor, B. Jackson
1. That a letter be sent to Mayor Kiyoshi Sato of Murayama, Japan, to express to the residents of Barrie’s sister city and the entire country, the deep concern, heartfelt condolences and best wishes of City Council and the residents of Barrie.
2. That in light of the devastation in Japan, the International Relations Committee be requested to investigate the feasibility of a delegation of Japanese students being hosted in Barrie this year as part of the Youth Ambassador Program’s unique cultural exchange.
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11-A-110
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE - COUNTY SERVICES AND PROPOSED 2011 BUDGET
Leland Sibbick, Deputy Treasurer for the County of Simcoe provided an overview of the County of Simcoe’s 2011 Budget commenting that the total County expenditures amount to $408.1 Million. Mr. Sibbick reviewed the various services that the County of Simcoe provides to the City of Barrie and the cost for those services.
Terry Talon, General Manager of Social Services reviewed the Social Assistance Programs including Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). She noted that in 2011, the new Ontario Works program funding equates to $1.4 M savings for Barrie and in 2011 ODSP costs have been uploaded to the Province. Ms. Talon provided information concerning Social Housing programs including the Affordable Housing Program and Social Housing Renovation and Repair Program. She commented that 50% of the total social housing units in Simcoe County are in the City of Barrie and noted that there was an increase in Barrie’s portion of the weighted taxable assessment | Received | |
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11-A-111
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | BARRIE POLICE SERVICES BOARD - POLICE SERVICES AND THE PROPOSED 2011 BUDGET
Doug Jure, Chair of the Barrie Police Services Board and Chief of Police Mark Neelin provided a presentation to members of City Council concerning the proposed 2011 Budget for the Barrie Police Service. Mr. Jure stated that the Barrie Police Services Board is proposing a 9.7% increase over their 2010 budget, for a total amount of $42 million. He noted that calls of service have increased over the past year and that additional resources are needed to manage the complex demands on the police service. He provided statistics concerning the annual number of calls for service and reviewed the results from a survey conducted in 2006 regarding Barrie policing. Mr. Jure provided comparison information related to a number of benchmarking statistics with other similar sized municipalities and outlined the five core services that the Police Services Act of Ontario sets out including: preventing crime; enforcing the law; assisting victims of crime; maintaining public order and responding to emergencies.
Mr. Jur | Received | |
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11-A-112
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | CITY OF BARRIE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM - SERVICES AND THE PROPOSED 2011 BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE CITY OF BARRIE
Jon Babulic, Chief Administrative Officer, Jim Sales, General Manager of Community Services, Richard Forward, General Manager of Infrastructure, Development and Culture and Ed Archer, General Manager of Corporate Services provided a presentation to City Council concerning the proposed 2011 Business Plan. Mr. Babulic summarized the continuous management cycle, outlined how the 2011 Business Plan and Budget relate to the newly adopted 2010-2014 Strategic Plan and described the actions that will be taken to address Council’s Goals.
Mr. Sales provided information concerning a number of factors that influence the priorities of the Business Plan and the associated operating costs. He commented that residents and businesses will notice positive results as the organization implements the Business Plan in 2011 and listed a number of deliverables funded by property taxes. Mr. Sales outlined some of the new initiatives that are being proposed in the 2011 Plan and noted that se | Received | |
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BY-LAW 2011-038
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #038
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 80-138, as amended, being a By-law to regulate traffic on highways. (09-G-329) (On-Street Parking - Lismer Boulevard) (08-CMSC-050) (08-G-436) (ENG061-08) (File: T00) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | Pass |
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BY-LAW 2011-039
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #039
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law Number 2010-020 with respect to the establishment and requirement of the payment of fees for information, services, activities and use of City property. (11-G-015) (10-G-369) (Propane Storage) (Commemorative Program) (ENG005-11) (File: A09-CO) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | Pass |
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BY-LAW 2011-040
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #040
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer as authorized under the provision of the Police Services Act for the purposes of enforcing the City of Barrie Open Air Burning By-law and Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Appliance By-law. (Appointment - Julie Lynne Daer) (File: P00) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | Pass |
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BY-LAW 2011-041
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #041
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2007-209, being a By-law to prohibit overnight parking. (11-G-068) (Overnight Parking - Winter Control) (LGL001-11) (File: P00) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | Pass |
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BY-LAW 2011-042
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #043
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 21st day of March, 2011. | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | Pass |
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