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15-A-111
| 2 | | | Student/Mayor Item | SWEARING IN OF NEW STUDENT MAYORS
Wendy Cooke, Deputy City Clerk called upon Benjamin Mew of Emma King Elementary School and Tamara Harasym of St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School to be sworn into office as Student Mayors.
After being sworn into office, Benjamin and Tamara assumed their seats next to Mayor Lehman. He introduced the members of City Council to Benjamin and Tamara. Mayor Lehman noted that the members of City staff and representatives of the community’s media were also in attendance. | | |
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15-A-112
| 2 | | | Confirmation of Minutes | The minutes of the City Council meeting held on October 5, 2015 were adopted as printed and circulated. | Adopted as printed and circulated | |
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15-A-113
| 2 | | | Awards and Recognition | RECOGNITION OF BARRIE FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR THEIR ACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH SAVING A LIFE IN CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP.
Mayor Lehman introduced Deputy Fire Chief Bill Boyes. Deputy Chief Boyes commented that he was proud to be in attendance at City Council for the recognition. He introduced Seth Rowe, the gentleman whose life was saved, his wife Jamie and Fire Chief Colin Shewell of Clearview Township.
Deputy Chief Boyes discussed the extent of the rescue efforts and involvement of the City of Barrie, Township of Clearview, City of Toronto Fire Service and other agencies. He detailed the challenges faced by the team during the rescue efforts. He acknowledged and thanked Yolanda Gallo and Gilbert McInnis for initially contacting Barrie Fire and Emergency Service about the situation.
Mayor Lehman reiterated the details of the extreme conditions that the fire fighters faced and expressed his appreciation for the coordination and team work of the multiple agencies. He also recognized Yolanda Gallo and Gilbert McInnis who heard Mr. Rowe’s cries for help and called 9 | | |
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15-A-114
| 2 | | | Awards and Recognition | RECOGNITION OF THE BARRIE PIPES AND DRUMS ON WINNING THE NORTH AMERICAN PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIP, GRADE 5.
Mr. Matt Kiegelmann of the Barrie Pipes and Drums discussed how the Band has grown over the last 5 years and announced that the Barrie Pipes and Drums were the North American Pipe Band Champions Grade 5. He provided details on the history of the Band, its success and the dedication of the members. Mr. Kiegelmann provided details of the the North American Championship that was held in Maxville, Ontario. He announced that they would be participating in a World Competition in Scotland in 2017.
Mayor Lehman presented Mr. Keigelmann with a plaque to recognize the accomplishment of the Barrie Pipes and Drums and commented how the Band represents the City of Barrie so well at a number of events.
Members of the Barrie Pipes and Drums performed a short rendition of their March melody. | | |
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15-A-115
| 2 | | | Awards and Recognition | WELCOME TO THE GERMAN STUDENT DELEGATION.
Mr. Dave Morrison, Chair of the International Relations Committee provided the history of the Global Perspectives Student Exchange program in Barrie and discussed past and future initiatives and visits of the group. He advised that the student exchange participants and delegation leaders from Zweibrucken Germany were in the audience.
Mr. Michael Behnke, a teacher at the Helmholst Gymnasium, spoke on behalf of the German delegation. He discussed the success and value of the exchange program and thanked City Council for their support of the program. Herr Behnke presented a gift to Mayor Lehman on behalf of the Town Council of Zweibrucken.
Mayor Lehman highlighted the success of the program and thanked the members of the International Relations Committee and the families of the students for their participation in the program. | | |
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15-A-116
| 2 | | | Awards and Recognition | PRESENTATION REGARDING THE COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM GRAND CHAMPIONS SILVER 5 BLOOM RATING AWARD, NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT WINTERLIFE AWARD AND RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS FIELD MAINTENANCE FOR THE SPORTS COMPLEX.
Councillor Romita, Chair of the Communities in Bloom Committee announced that on October 3, 2015 in Kamloops, British Columbia the City of Barrie was awarded the “Five Bloom” Silver Rating with Special Mention for Excellence in Sports Field Maintenance at the Barrie Community Sports Complex in the Class of Grand Champions category. She noted that this category includes municipalities who have been overall winners at both the National and International Communities in Bloom levels.
Councillor Romita also announced that the City of Barrie was awarded with the Outstanding Achievement Winterlife Award in recognition of the City’s efforts for its winter activities and festivals such as Winterfest.
Councillor Romita, on behalf of the Communities in Bloom Committee thanked staff, the Committee members and citizens who supported the 2015 program. | | |
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15-A-117
| 1 | | | Committee Report | General Committee Report dated October 19, 2015, Sections A, B, C, D and E (APPENDIX “A”). | | |
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15-G-203
| 2 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015. | Received | |
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15-G-204
| 2 | | | Committee Report | REPORT OF THE ORDER OF THE SPIRIT CATCHER COMMITTEE DATED OCTOBER 9, 2015. | Received | |
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15-G-205
| 2 | | | Staff Report | EMPLOYMENT LANDS CONVERSION POLICY
1. That an Official Plan Amendment to amend policies on the use, protection and/or conversion of employment lands within the City of Barrie be approved as follows:
That a new section 3.1.2.1 (d) be added and that the remainder of the section be renumbered accordingly. The new 3.1.2.1 (d) reads as follows:
"3.1.2.1.(d) Applications to convert existing employment lands to a non-employment land use are generally discouraged with the exception of those properties identified through the municipal comprehensive review. When such applications are received by the City they shall be evaluated based on meeting a minimum of six of the following nine criteria:
* The site is located outside or on the fringe of a designated Employment Area;
* The site is isolated from surrounding designated employment lands;
* The conversion will not create incompatible land uses;
* The conversion will not negatively affect employment lands in the area;
* The conversion will be consistent/supportive of City policy planning objectives;
* The site | Adopted | |
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15-G-206
| 2 | | | Staff Report | OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (CPTED) PRINCIPLES | Adopted | |
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15-G-207
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | ALL-WAY STOP INVESTIGATION - PRINGLE DRIVE AND RUFFET DRIVE | Adopted | |
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15-G-208
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | PARKING CHANGES - WEST SIDE OF PRINCE WILLIAM WAY | Adopted | |
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15-G-209
| 3 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS ON BEHALF OF PINEMOUNT DEVELOPMENTS - 400 AND 430 FERNDALE DRIVE SOUTH AND 134 HAWTHORNE CRESCENT (WARD 6) (FILE: D14-1585)
Mr. Greg Barker of Innovative Planning Solutions advised that the purpose of the public meeting was to review an application for an amendment to the Zoning By-Law for parcels of land fronting on the southwest corner of Ferndale Drive South and Hawthorne Crescent, north of the intersection of Ferndale Drive South and Cumming Drive, in the Ardagh Secondary Planning Area and that the property is municipally known as 400 and 430 Ferndale Drive South and 134 Hawthorne Crescent.
Mr. Barker discussed slides concerning the following topics:
* The application context including the location, existing site use and surrounding uses;
* The current land use designation and zoning;
* The original proposal presented at the Neighbourhood Meeting held on March 24, 2015;
* The current development proposal presented at second Neighbourhood Meeting held on October 1, 2015;
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15-G-210
| 4 | | | Referral Item | APPLICATION FOR MUNICIPALITY INITIATED HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW 2009-141- CITY OF BARRIE (File: D14-HOU)
Ms. Kathy Brislin, Senior Policy Planner and Ms. Celeste Terry, Policy Planner provided a presentation concerning proposed housekeeping amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2009-141. Ms. Brislin advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to review proposed amendments to the Zoning By-law to address minor inconsistencies, errors and omissions that have come to light since the passage of Comprehensive Zoning in 2009 and that the proposed amendments include both text and mapping changes to the By-law.
Ms. Brislin discussed slides concerning the following sections of the Zoning By-law where housekeeping amendments have been proposed:
* Section 2.7 Provincial Statutes;
* Section 3.0 Definitions;
* Section 4.2.1.5 Temporary Building;
* Section 4.2.1.12 Sale of Fruits and Vegetables;
* Section 4.6.2 Parking Standards;
* Section 5.0 Residential Zone Standards;
* Section 5.3.5 Accessory Buildings and Structures | Received | |
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15-G-211
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION REGARDING RESIDENTAL MULTI-UNIT WASTE DIVERSION STRATEGY | Received | |
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15-G-212
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION BY Z. LIFSHIZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF INVEST BARRIE REGARDING THE INVEST BARRIE INTEGRATED STRATEGY | Received | |
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15-G-213
| 2 | | | Staff Report | CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTRE BUSINESS PLAN | Adopted | |
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15-G-214
| 2 | | | Staff Report | PET LICENSING SERVICES REVIEW | Adopted | |
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15-A-118
| 2 | | | Staff Report | MOTION 15-G-187 DEFERRED BY RESOLUTION 15-A-109 ON OCTOBER 5, 2015 - CITY COUNCIL ‘BUMP-UP’ REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE SOUTH BARRIE SECONDARY SCHOOL (225 PRINCE WILLIAM WAY) (WARD 10)
Moved by: Councillor, B. Ainsworth
Seconded by: Councillor, R. Romita
That motion 15-G-187 of Section “D” of the General Committee Report dated September 14, 2015 concerning City Council ‘Bump-Up’ request for Site Plan Approval for the South Barrie Secondary School, be adopted. | Adopted | Pass |
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15-A-119
| 2 | | | Direct Motion | CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FOR BARRIE-INNISFIL AND BARRIE-SPRINGWATER-ORO-MEDONTE
Moved by: Councillor, B Ward
Seconded by: Councillor, M. Prowse
That the City of Barrie extend congratulations to John Brassard on being elected as the Member of Parliament for Barrie-Innisfil and to Alex Nuttall on being elected as the Member of Parliament for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte. | Adopted | |
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15-A-120
| 2 | | | Direct Motion | OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR - WARD SEVEN
Moved by: Councillor, M. Prowse
Seconded by: Councillor, D. Shipley
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 259 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, the office of a member of council of a municipality becomes vacant if the member resigns from his or her office and the resignation is effective under Section 260 of the Act;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 260 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, Councillor John Brassard has provided notice to the Clerk of his resignation from his office as Councillor for Ward Seven on Barrie City Council as he has been elected as the Member of Parliament for the federal electoral district of Barrie-Innisfil;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
That, in accordance with Section 262 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, the office of Councillor - Ward Seven, be declared vacant. | Adopted | |
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15-A-121
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | PRESENTATION REGARDING THE 2015 PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD STRATEGY (HNS).
Mr. Bill Scott of the Barrie Historical Neighbourhood Strategy provided a presentation on concerning the 2015 Progress Report for the Historic Neighbourhood Strategy.
Mr. Scott discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· The background and mandate associated with the Strategy;
· Representation on the Historic Neighbourhood Strategy Committee;
· The short to long term goals of the Strategy, including the major goals of the strategy related to addressing property standards by-law infractions, infrastructure maintenance, unique signage in historic neighbourhoods and control of graffiti by replacement with murals;
· Photographs of Barrie that potential sites for murals;
· Photographs of examples of murals from other municipalities in Canada;
· The long term goals of the Strategy including the development of framework to protect historic neighbourhoods and the Allandale Pilot Project; and
· The future outlook associated with the Strategy including a request for a $10,000 b | Received | |
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By-law 2015-099
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #100
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to authorize an extension agreement with a land owner or tenant extending the period of time in which the cancellation price for a tax arrears certificate is to be paid. (13-G-266) (Tax Arrears Extension Agreement - 221 Stanley Street) (Ward 3) (File: F00) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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By-law 2015-100
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #101
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. (12-G-213) (Simcoe County Property Management Inc. - 372 Yonge Street) (Ward 8) (PLN036-12) (File: D14-1534) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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By-law 2015-101
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #103
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to permanently close the soil and freehold described as Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 5 and 6, Concession 13, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Plan 51R-40168, City of Barrie, being part of PIN 58914-0009 (LT). (14-G-208) (Surplus of Property - Portion of the Unopened Patterson Road Allowance) (Ward 6) (File: L17-81) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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By-law 2015-102
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #104
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to acquire Part of Lots 33 & 34, Plan 386, designated as Part 1, Plan 51R40062, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe from 2456914 Ontario Inc. and to establish same as part of the municipal highway system. (By-law 99-312) (2456914 Ontario Inc. - acquire Part 1, Plan 51R40062 and establish as part of Dunlop Street West for road widening purposes) (Ward 2) (File: D11-1610) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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By-law 2015-103
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #105
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to acquire Part of Lot 33, Plan 386, designated as Part 2, Plan 51R40062, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe from 2456914 Ontario Inc. and to establish same as part of the municipal highway system. (By-law 99-312) (2456914 Ontario Inc. - acquire Part 2, 51R40062 and establish as part of highway for daylighting triangle purposes - corner Dunlop Street West and Eccles Street) (Ward 2) (File: D11-1610) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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By-law 2015-104
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #106
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to acquire Part of Lot 33, Plan 386, designated as Part 3, Plan 51R40062, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe from 2456914 Ontario Inc. and to establish same as part of the municipal highway system. (By-law 99-312) (2456914 Ontario Inc. - acquire Part 3, Plan 51R40062 and establish part of Eccles Street for road widening purposes) (Ward 2) (File: D11-1610) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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By-law 2015-105
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #107
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. (15-G-188) (Penady (Barrie) Limited & Loblaws Property Limited - 295, 299, 307, 319, 327, 341, 349, 359, 367, 379, 567 and 607 Cundles Road East) (PLN024-15) (File: D14-1587) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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By-law 2015-106
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #108
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers as authorized under the provision of the Police Services Act. (05-G-475) (Michael Francis David Gallagher, Giorgio (George) Mario Silvestri and Jessica Ann Robitaille) (CLK108-05) (File: C06) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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By-law 2015-107
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #109
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt Block 57, Plan 51M-1037, designated as Parts 1-8, Plan 51R-40193 in the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Barrie Heritage Nathan Infill - 73 - 87 Nathan Crescent) (Ward 9) (PLN026-12) (File: D12-402 and D23-NAT) | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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By-law 2015-108
| 1 | | | By-Law | Bill #110
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 26th day of October, 2015. | Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed | |
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