Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/25/2019 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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19-A-025 2  Presentation - CCPRESENTATION BY ALEX NUTTALL, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR BARRIE, SPRINGWATER AND ORO-MEDONTE, CONCERNING AN UPDATE ON FEDERAL MATTERS Mr. Alex Nuttall, Member of Parliament for Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte provided an address to Council. MP Nuttall introduced his family members that were in attendance and thanked his staff for their support and assistance. He shared that he truly feels like a product of the community and how he feels that the wide variety of organizations in the City ensure everyone is taken care of. MP Nuttall discussed how his interest in politics was a result of the civics and careers course that all high school students must take. He shared that he believed he would become a Member of Parliament after high school and then become Prime Minister. He advised that in May 2003 he was elected Student Mayor by his peers and teachers. MP Nuttall shared how he dropped out of high school in 2003 to run for City Council, finishing 3rd out of 5 candidates. He ran again in the 2006 Municipal Election in Ward 10 and was sworn in on December 4, 2006 and re-elected Received  Action details Not available
19-A-026 2  DeputationCOMMENTS FROM OUTGOING STUDENT MAYOR(S): Mason Cooper of Portage View Public School provided comments on his term as Student Mayor. He thanked his teachers and students at Portage View Public School for electing him as Student Mayor. Mason highlighted several visits to City facilities including Fire Station No. 1, the Landfill and Barrie Police Headquarters. In closing, Mason noted that his experience as Student Mayor was an eye opener on how local municipal government functions and is so diverse. He commented that he felt the City was in great hands and that he was thankful for the opportunity and experience. Matthew Crank of St. Monica’s Catholic School expressed his gratitude for being elected as Student Mayor. He commented on how the matters considered by Council affect the daily lives of residents, including the opioid issues, planning matters and budget. He noted that he found it interesting to see how different perspectives influence the decision making process. Matthew indicated that before becoming Student Mayor, he did not realize what a wide spread issue th   Action details Not available
19-A-027 1  Student/Mayor ItemSWEARING IN OF NEW STUDENT MAYOR(S): Jeff Carswell, Deputy City Clerk called upon Kaia Pluim-Simon, Oakley Park Public School and Amelia Timbers, École élémentaire La Source to be sworn into office as Student Mayors. After being sworn into office, Kaia and Amelia assumed their seats next to Mayor Lehman. Mayor Lehman introduced the members of City Council to Kaia and Amelia. He noted that the members of City staff and representatives of the community's media were also in attendance.   Action details Not available
19-A-028 1  Confirmation of MinutesAdoption of the Minutes of the City Council meeting held on March 4, 2019.Adopted as printed and circulated  Action details Not available
19-A-029 2  Committee Report CCRECONITION OF THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2018 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BARRIE AWARDS Mayor Lehman called upon Robb Meier, Chair of the Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee to present the 2018 Active Transportation Barrie Awards. Mr. Meier provided background on what constitutes active transportation. He highlighted some of the work and projects that have been completed by the Active Transportation Working Group in collaboration with the City. Mr. Meier advised that the Active Transportation Barrie Awards are to formally recognize people, businesses and organizations within the City of Barrie who champion, promote and encourage car-free forms of transportation. He advised that this is the final initiative of the now-previous Working Group, which has recently transitioned into the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee. Mr. Meier asked that Mayor Lehman join him at the podium for the Active Transportation Barrie Awards presentations to recognize both an individual and a business. Mr. Meier recognized Cailyn Fitzgerald who introduced Barrie's fir   Action details Not available
19-A-030 2  Awards and RecognitionRECOGNITION OF THE “I LOVE BARRIE” CONTEST WINNERS Mayor Lehman called upon Councillor M. McCann to assist with presenting the awards for the “I Love Barrie” contest winners. Councillor M. McCann advised that the “I Love Barrie” contest was a complete success, with 20 schools participating and hundreds of essays and pictures being submitted. The following contest winners were recognized and shared their artwork or read their essay. Primary (Kindergarten to Grade 3): Carol Gao, Grade 2, Hewitt’s Creek Public School shared the artwork she created for the “I Love Barrie” contest. Junior (Grade 4 to 6): Sanjit Narasimhan, Grade 4, Ferndale Woods Elementary School read his essay for the “I Love Barrie” contest. Intermediate (Grade 7 and 8): Evan Hutt, Grade 7, The Good Shepherd Catholic School read his essay for the “I Love Barrie” contest. Honourable Mention: Lillianne Forest, Kindergarten, École élémentaire La Source was not able to attend. Mayor Lehman and Councillor McCann congratulated the winners of the “I Love Barrie” contest and thanked all of the parti   Action details Not available
19-A-031 2  DeputationDEPUTATION REGARDING MOTION 19-G-066, IMPLICATIONS OF DECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE OPIOID CRISIS Ms. Evelyn Pollock provided a deputation in opposition to motion 19-G-066 concerning the Implications of Declaring a Local Emergency Related to the Opioid Crisis. Ms. Pollock advised that she was speaking on behalf herself and husband David, Melissa and Gary Hurst and was also representing “Moms Stop the Harm”, a Canada-wide group of over 800 families who have either lost a family member to an opioid overdose or have a family member at risk of overdose. Ms. Pollock advised that she is opposed to motion 19-G-066 as she believes that it implies that a committee would take over responsibility and accountability for providing direction on the most effective use of City resources to address the opioid crisis. She advised that she believes there is a better option for Council to consider and that she believes that City Council must be responsible for the effective use of City resources. Ms. Pollock also voiced her concern associated with the current workload before the SiReceived  Action details Not available
19-A-032 1  DeputationGeneral Committee Report dated March 4, 2019.   Action details Not available
19-G-050 2  Staff Report PRESENTATION OF A CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION MATTER - EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM (EMT) PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT That motion 19-G-050 of the General Committee Report dated March 4, 2019, being the confidential notes concerning the discussion of a confidential presentation concerning a confidential personal information matter regarding Executive Management Team (EMT) Performance Review, be received.Received  Action details Not available
19-A-033 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated March 18, 2019, Sections A, B, C, D, E and F.   Action details Not available
19-G-051 2  Staff Report REPORT OF THE CITY BUILDING COMMITTEE DATED MARCH 5, 2019Received  Action details Not available
19-G-052 2  Staff Report REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE DATED MARCH 6, 2019Received  Action details Not available
19-G-053 2  Staff Report COLLAPSED PIPE REPAIR ON CITY PROPERTY - 22 COMMONWEALTH ROADAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-054 2  Staff Report 2018 AUDIT SERVICE PLANAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-055 2  Staff Report PUBLIC ART DONATIONAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-056 2  Staff Report PAST AND FUTURE USE OF CLOSED PORTION OF FORMER MCDONALD STREET BETWEEN MULCASTER STREET AND POYNTZ STREET (WARD 2)Adopted  Action details Not available
19-G-057 2  Staff Report LEASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY - 17 ECCLES STREET NORTH (WARD 2)Adopted  Action details Not available
19-G-058 2  Staff Report PLANNING ACT SECTION 37 - UTILIZATION OF A PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY BENEFITS TO FUND THE COMMUNITY FACILITY IMPROVEMENT RESERVE, A PROPOSED AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESERVE AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES TO SECURE COMMUNITY BENEFITSAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-059 2  Staff Report APPLICATION FOR A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - SUBMITTED BY MHBC PLANNING ON BEHALF OF MIELE DEVELOPMENTS INC. C/O TONY MIELE - 967 AND 973 BIG BAY POINT ROAD (WARD 10)Adopted  Action details Not available
19-G-060 2  Staff Report BARRIE SHARKS PROVINCIAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY TEAM DRESSING ROOM AGREEMENTAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-061 3  Item of DiscussionREQUEST TO METROLINX TO HOST TOWN HALL IN THE CITY OF BARRIEAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-062 3  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR A DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION - SUBMITTED BY INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS INC. ON BEHALF OF ENCORE DEVELOPMENT GROUP - 521 AND 525 ESSA ROAD (WARD 7) (FILE: D11-015-2018 AND D12-442)Received  Action details Not available
19-G-063 3  Referral ItemAPPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND A ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - SUBMITTED BY INNOVATIVE PLANNING SOLUTIONS INC. ON BEHALF OF 750 MAPLEVIEW INC. - 750 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST (WARD 10) (FILE: D09-OPA070 AND D14-1662)Received  Action details Not available
19-G-064 3  Staff Report COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 2018 - 2022Adopted  Action details Not available
19-G-065 3  Staff Report OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY STUDY AND 2017 UPDATE TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION GROWTH STRATEGYAdopted  Action details Not available
19-G-066 3  Staff Report IMPLICATIONS OF DECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE OPIOID CRISIS AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, N. Harris Seconded by: Councillor, K. Aylwin That motion 19-G-066 of Section “F” of the General Committee Report dated March 18, 2019 concerning the Implications of Declaring a Local Emergency Related to the Opioid Crisis be amended by adding the following: 1. That Staff Report FES002-19 concerning the implications of declaring a local emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act related to the opioid crisis, be received for information purposes. 2. That Councillor Natalie Harris be appointed as a Special Advisor on the Opioid Crisis. 3. That staff work with Mayor Lehman and Councillor Natalie Harris to develop a Terms of Reference for this role and report back to General Committee on May 6, 2019. AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, S. Morales Seconded by: Councillor, M. McCann That the amendment to the amendment to Motion 19-G-066 be further amended to remove paragraph 2 to appoint Councillor, N. Harris as a Special Advisor. LOST UpoAdopted As Amended  Action details Not available
19-A-034 1  Direct MotionMARKET PRECINCT STUDY Moved by: Mayor, J. Lehman Seconded by: Councillor K. Aylwin That staff in the Planning and Building Services Department be authorized to proceed with the Market Precinct Study for the purpose of establishing a comprehensive vision plan for the broader market precinct area, act as a means of coordinating development in the area development with an aim to achieve a mix of land uses, to develop a clear area character and design vision, to improve transportation and pedestrian circulation and connectivity to the waterfront, and to guide strategic investment decisions by the City at a cost of $50,000 to be funded from the Council Strategic Priorities Reserve.Lost  Action details Not available
19-A-035 2  Presentation - CCPRESENTATION BY THE ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRANCH CONCERNING THE 2018 ENERGY YEAR-END REPORT Mr. Adam McMullin, Manager of Energy Management provided a presentation concerning the 2018 Energy Year-End Report. Mr. McMullin discussed slides concerning the following topics: · The background on the Energy Management Branch; · The impacts observed from 2014 to 2018 associated with actual costs, projected costs and cost avoidance; · A graph illustrating the Energy Management Impact from 2014 to 2018; · The 2018 Energy Summary for electricity, natural gas and water consumption; · A graph illustrating the Energy Usage Trends for 2014 - 2018 for natural gas and electricity; · The Energy Performance Drivers related to Growth; · A graph illustrating the Energy Performance Drivers related to Water Consumption for 2015 - 2018; · The Energy Performance Drivers related to weather differences between 2017 and 2018; · The Energy Performance Drivers related to 2018 energy conservation highlights; · A graph illustrating the Energy Performance Drivers related to Waste Water Treatment Facility Water Usage Received  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-017 1  By-LawBill #017 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. (Removal of Holding Provision - ASA Developments Inc., 544 & 550 St. Vincent Street (D14-1649)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-018 1  By-LawBill #018 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to appoint Michael Johannes Janotta as a Chief Building Official as authorized under the Building Code Act. (05-G-475) (Michael Johannes Janotta) (CLK108-05) (File: C06)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-019 1  By-LawBill #019 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. (19-G-044) (The Queensway Parking Investigation) (Ward 10) (RPF001-19) (File: T00)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-020 1  By-LawBill #020 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2006-265 as amended being a by-law to license, regulate and govern transportation related businesses carried on within the municipality. (19-G-041) (Transportation Industry By-law 2006-265 and Taxi, Ridesharing, Driver-for-Hire Operations - Pilot Results) (LGS007-19) (File: P09)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-021 1  By-LawBill #021 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. (19-G-042) (Zoning By-law Amendment - Farrage Developments Inc., 46, 50, 52 and 56 Patterson Road and Part Lot 30, Plan 959, Part 1, Plan 51R-39651) (PLN004-19) (D14-1651)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-022 1  By-LawBill #022 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax (Internet - Based Accommodation Sharing Platforms). (19-G-021) (Municipal Accommodation Tax on Internet Based Accommodation Sharing Platforms) (BDD001-19) (File: D06)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-023 1  By-LawBill #023 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie with respect to the establishment and requirement of the payment of fees for information, services, activities and use of City property and to repeal By-law 2018-012, as amended. (19-G-016 as amended) (2019 Business Plan) (EMT001-19) (File: F05)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2019-024 1  By-LawBill #024 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 25th day of March, 2019.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available