Meeting Name: General Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/22/2016 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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16-G-020 1  Staff Report SWEARING IN OF COUNCILLOR-ELECT ANDREW PRINCErecommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
16-G-021 1  Committee Report REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2016recommended for receipt (Section "A")  Action details Not available
16-G-022 1  Staff Report REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE, INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED FEBRUARY 10, 2016 CARRIEDrecommended for receipt (Section "A")  Action details Not available
16-G-023 1  Item of DiscussionGREY AND SIMCOE FORESTERS REGIMENTAL MUSEUM That staff in the Facilities and Culture Departments provide a report to General Committee regarding the implications of providing perpetual occupancy of the 36 Mulcaster Street Armoury to the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regimental Museum, as long as it is operated as a museum and heritage centre. (15-G-274)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
16-G-024 1  Item of DiscussionSENIORS HOUSING WHEREAS a mandate of the Seniors Advisory Committee is to consider seniors housing as a component of an Age-Friendly Community; AND WHEREAS it has been identified that there is a shortage of affordable seniors housing in the City of Barrie; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the Barrie Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation be requested to consider construction of non-profit seniors housing in the City of Barrie. 2. That lands for seniors housing continue to be considered during the approval and development process for the Hewitt's Creek and the Salem Lands. (File: S00)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
16-G-025 2  Item of Discussion2016 BUSINESS PLAN - TOURISM SERVICES That staff in Invest Barrie review the information presented by Tourism Barrie with respect to the services provided and utilization of service grant funds and report back to General Committee with a suggested framework to allow for an analysis of alternative service delivery options for tourism services including a potential partnership with the County of Simcoe and/or internalizing the Corporate tourism function along with maintaining or modifying the existing model. (16-G-018)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
16-G-026 1  Staff Report LETTER OF AGREEMENT - CITY OF BARRIE AND PROVINCE OF ONTARIO - SUMMER COMPANY PROGRAM 1. That The Corporation of the City of Barrie enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure (MEDEI) for the provision of grant funds to deliver the Summer Company Program through the Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia for the period ending December 31st, 2016. 2. That the City Clerk be authorized to execute all documents necessary to give effect to such agreement.recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
16-G-027 1  Staff Report PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT COLLECTIONS POLICY 1. That the Provincial Offences Act (POA) Collections Policy establishing the protocols and thresholds under which POA accounts receivable shall be deemed uncollectable and therefore eligible for write-off consistent with the write-off directive and operating guideline published by the Ministry of the Attorney General and attached as Appendix "A" to Staff Report LCS002-16 be adopted. 2. That Section 1 of Schedule "C" of the Fees By-law be amended to add an administrative fee of $25.00 for delinquent POA cases reaching the first collection agency placement stage. (LCS002-16) (File: J06)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
16-G-028 1  Staff Report PARKING PROHIBITIONS ON EMMS DRIVE AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, A. Prince Seconded by: Councillor, M. McCann That motion 16-G-028 of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated February 22, 2016 concerning Parking Prohibitions on Emms Drive (Ward 7) be amended by deleting the words “280 metres south thereof” in paragraphs 2 and 3 and replacing them with the words “280 metres south of Mapleview Drive”. CARRIEDrecommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
16-G-029 1  Item of DiscussionINVITATION TO PROVIDE A PRESENTATION - REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SWIFT PROJECT That a representative(s) of the South West Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) project be invited to provide a presentation to City Council regarding the project to establish an ultra-high-speed fibre optic internet network. (Item for Discussion 8.1, February 22, 2016) (File: A26)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
16-G-030 1  Item of DiscussionINVITATION TO PROVIDE A PRESENTATION - BARRIE HISTORICAL ARCHIVE COMMITTEE That a representative(s) of the Barrie Historical Archive Committee be invited to provide a presentation to City Council regarding the Committee and the Archive Project. (Item for Discussion 8.2, February 22, 2016) (File: R01)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
16-G-031 1  Item of DiscussionREPORT REGARDING TRAFFIC CONCERNS - HANMER STREET/KOZLOV STREET AREA (WARD 4) That staff in the Roads, Parks and Fleet Department use information gathered at the January 20th, 2016 community meeting, along with subsequent correspondence from residents, to prepare a report recommending steps to address traffic concerns in the Hanmer Street/Kozlov Street area and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 8.3, February 22, 2016) (File: T00)recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
16-G-032 1  Item of DiscussionAPPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLORS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES/BOARDS Moved by: Councillor, B. Ward Seconded by: Councillor, D. Shipley AMENDMENT #2 That motion 16-G-032 of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated February 22, 2016 concerning the Appointment of Councillors to Various Committees/Boards be amended by adding the following paragraph: 7. “That Councillor Arif Khan’s resignation from the International Relations Committee be accepted and Councillor Barry Ward be appointed to the International Relations Committee for a term to expire on November 30, 2018.” CARRIED Upon the question of the original motion moved by Councillor, P. Silveira and seconded by Councillor, B. Ward, the motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED by Amendments #1 and 2 .recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B")  Action details Not available
16-G-033 1  Staff Report APPEAL TO THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD REGARDING ZONING BY-LAW 2013-132 Mayor J. Lehman declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter as his family owns property in the area. He left the Council Chamber at 7:13 p.m. and Acting Mayor Councillor, P. Silveira assumed the Chair. CARRIED Mayor Lehman returned the Chair at 7:15 p.m.recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
16-G-034 1  Staff Report APPLICATIONS FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - THE HEDBERN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - 298 & 302 EDGEHILL DRIVE (WARD 5) 1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions, on behalf of Hedbern Development Corporation, to rezone the lands known municipally as 298 & 302 Edgehill Drive (Ward 5) from “Residential Single Detached Dwelling Second Density (R2)” and “Environmental Protection (EP)” to “Residential Multiple Dwelling Second Density with Special Provisions (RM2)(SP)” and “Environmental Protection (EP)” (D14-1590), be approved. 2. That the following Special Provisions (SP) be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law for the subject lands: i) Permit a minimum front yard setback of 5.5 metres, whereas 7 metres is required; ii) Permit a minimum west side yard setback of 1.0 metres, whereas 1.8 metres is required; iii) Permit a minimum east side yard setback of 1.3 metres, whereas 1.8 metres is required; iv) Permit a minimum east landscape buffer strip abutting a parking area of 2.1 metres, whereas 3.0 metres is required; and v) Permit recommended for adoption (Section "C")  Action details Not available
16-G-035 2  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - ADVANCE TECH DEVELOPMENTS - 2-14 DUNLOP STREET WEST, 43 MAPLE AVENUE AND 30-40 BAYFIELD STREET, NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE 5 POINTS INTERSECTION (WARD 2) (FILE: D14-1589) Mr. Darren Vella of Innovate Planning Solutions advised that the purpose of the Public Meeting was to review an application submitted by Advance Tech Developments to amend the Zoning By-law to provide for a 20-storey development at 2-14 Dunlop Street West, 43 Maple Avenue and 30-40 Bayfield Street northwest side of the 5-Points intersection. Mr. Vella discussed slides concerning the following topics: * The application context, including site location and surrounding land uses; * A map illustrating the current land use designation and zoning and subject properties; * An image illustrating the development proposal; * The amendment to the Zoning By-law and special provisions; * The development proposal in the context of the Urban Growth Centre; and * The development proposal in the context of the Tall Building Study and policy. Mr. David Butterecommended for consideration of adoption (Section “A”)  Action details Not available
16-G-036 2  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW - CITY OF BARRIE - HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOOD DEFINED POLICY AREA (WARDS 2 AND 8) (FILE: D08-54 AND D14-1598) Ms. Kathy Brislin, Senior Policy Planner advised the purpose of the Public Meeting was to review an application for amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law submitted by the City of Barrie concerning a proposed Historic Neighbourhood Defined Policy Area and three "Special Heritage Character" zones within the Allandale Planning Area. Ms. Brislin discussed slides concerning the following topics: * The background associated with the Historic Neighbourhood Strategy approved in 2010; * The proposed Official Plan Amendment to create a Historic Neighbourhood Defined Policy Area; * A map illustrating the proposed zoning amendments for the RM1 zoned properties in the Cumberland Burton Area and special provisions to be applied; * Photographs demonstrating the proposed fa?ade changes for the Cumberland Burton area; * A map illustrating proposed zoning amendments to R3 zoned properrecommended for receipt (Section "E")  Action details Not available
16-G-037 1  Staff Report SURPLUS OF SELECT DOWNTOWN PARKING LOTS (WARD 2) 1. That the following properties be declared surplus to the City's needs: a) 55-67 McDonald / 61 Owen Street; b) 23 Collier Street; c) 76-78 Maple Avenue; d) 58 Maple Avenue; and e) 26 Mary Street. 2. That the Executive Director of Invest Barrie be delegated the authority to determine the offer period, add or remove the subject properties from the market, determine timing of sales, to repeat the sales process or develop an alternate disposition method for the subject properties as set out in Paragraph 14 of Staff Report BDD002-16. 3. That the Director of Business Development (or her/his designate) be authorized to negotiate agreements of Purchase and Sale for 56-67 McDonald/61 Owen Street, 23 Collier Street and 76-78 Maple Avenue that meet the criteria as set out in Staff Report BDD008-15 and with the goal of effectively maximizing the residential and/or employment density within the downtown. 4. That staff report back with any negotiated Agreements of Purchase and Sale on the subject properties to Genrecommended for adoption (Section "F")  Action details Not available
16-G-038 1  Staff Report WATER OPERATIONS BRANCH 2015 ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY REPORT AND MANAGEMENT REVIEWS 1. That the "Water Operations Branch 2015 Annual Report to Council" (Annual Report to Council), dated February 1st, 2016, be received for information purposes. 2. That Staff Report ENV001-16, regarding the City of Barrie's Drinking Water System be received for information purposes as this report covers legislative requirements under the O. Reg. 170/03, including the "Water Operations Branch 2015 Annual Report to Council", the "2015 Drinking Water System Annual Report" summary for public posting (referenced to as Section 11 of the O. Reg. 170/03) and the "Municipal Summary Report" (referenced to as Section 22 of the O. Reg. 170/03). 3. That the Water Operations Branch Management Review Meeting Minutes for the 2015 year, dated May 15th, 2015, August 26th, 2015, December 14th, 2015, and January 18th, 2016 be received for information purposes. (ENV001-16) (File: E00)recommended for adoption (Section "F")  Action details Not available
16-G-039 1  Staff Report DELEGATED AUTHORITY FOR INSURANCE MATTERS 1. That the Director of Legal Services, in consultation with the Director of Finance, be delegated the authority to: a) Renew the City's insurance policy on an annual basis; b) Settle any insurance claim to the extent of the applicable deductible; and c) Execute all documents requisite to renewing the City's annual insurance policy and effecting litigation settlements contemplated above. 2. That staff prepare an annual confidential memorandum to General Committee with a summary of the following information: a) Settlements effected; b) Material changes to the policy and deductibles; and c) Annual cost of the insurance premium. (LGL002-16) (File: L06-DEL)recommended for adoption (Section "F")  Action details Not available
16-G-040 1  Staff Report COUNCIL CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE 1. That Councillor D. Shipley, Councillor B. Ward, Councillor M. Prowse, Councillor S. Morales and Councillor M. McCann be granted approval to attend the 2016 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) annual conference to be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba as an official delegation for the City of Barrie. 2. That Mayor J. Lehman, Councillor R. Romita, Councillor, P. Silveira, Councillor, A. Prince and Councillor, A. Khan be granted approval to attend the 2016 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference in Windsor, Ontario as an official delegation for the City of Barrie. 3. That Councillor B. Ainsworth, on behalf of the Town and Gown Committee be granted approval to attend the annual Town and Gown Association of Ontario Symposium to be held May 9 - 11, 2016 in Guelph, Ontario. 4. 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 the three conferences (Account # 01-06-0950-0000-3071). (LCS004-16) (Frecommended for adoption (Section "F")  Action details Not available
16-G-041 1  Staff Report CONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSION OF A PERSONAL INFORMATION MATTER - APPOINTMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE CARRIEDrecommended for adoption (Section "G")  Action details Not available
16-G-042 1  Staff Report APPOINTMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE That Bob Jones be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term of office to expire on November 30, 2018. (LCS005-16) (File: C06)recommended for adoption (Section "H")  Action details Not available