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Council
April 27, 2021
What was decided (45 motions)
41 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the April 27, 2021, meeting of Council be approved.
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Don Allen
Carried
That the Council Communications - April 13, 2021 - April 26, 2021, having been given due consideration, be received.
Moved by Councillor Mike Burkett, seconded by Councillor Don Allen
Carried
That the following Committee of the Whole report be confirmed and Council minutes be confirmed and adopted: • County Council - Minutes - April 13, 2021 • Committee of the Whole - Report - April 13, 2021 • Committee of the Whole - Confidential Report - April 13, 2021
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated April 13, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Don Allen, seconded by Councillor Mike Burkett
Carried
That the Human Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated April 13, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Rob Keffer, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated April 13, 2021, be approved, including the Confidential Item.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Mike Ross
Carried
That the recommendations contained within the Economic Development Sub-Committee Report, dated April 13, 2021, be approved, with the exception of Item EDS 2021-126.
Moved by Councillor Don Allen, seconded by Councillor Nina Bifolchi
Carried
That the program funds be drawn from the contingency reserve in 2022 and 2023. Page 4 of 47
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Bob Meadows
Carried
That Item EDS 2021-126 dated April 13, 2021, regarding the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Aerospace Development Fund, be received; and That funding Option 1 be chosen with any remaining funds being forwarded to the future year (2022 and 2023) and any associated funds remaining at the end of 2023 being forwarded to the contingency reserves as generally outlined in EDS 2021-126; and That the program funds be drawn from the contingency reserve in 2021 and 2023. 11. Presentation and Consideration of County Officers Reports There were no items for this portion of the agenda. 12. Motions of Which Notice Has Been Given Moved By: Councillor Brian Saunderson Whereas the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry was asked to examine two major transactions that the Town of Collingwood engaged in under the leadership of the 2010-14 municipal Council; and Whereas the Commissioner, Associate Chief Justice Frank Marrocco, released his report, “Transparency and Public Trust: Report of the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry”, on November 2, 2020 containing his findings and recommendations; and Whereas a number of the 306 recommendations call for the Province of Ontario to make changes to the municipal legislative framework; Therefore be it resolved that County Council support, in principle, Collingwood’s efforts to advocate for the Province of Ontario to make review, and/or commence consultation with the municipalities of Page 5 of 47 Ontario and other stakeholder groups, such as the Association of Municipalities
Moved by Councillor Sylvia Bray, seconded by Councillor Mike Burkett
Withdrawn
That Bill No. 28 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Rick Milne
Carried
That the April 27, 2021 meeting of County Council be adjourned at 9:22 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Councillor Jane Dunlop
Carried
That the Council Communications and Petitions - March 23, 2021 - April 12, 2021, having been given due consideration, be received.
Moved by Councillor Mike Burkett, seconded by Councillor Nina Bifolchi
Carried
That the following Committee of the Whole report be confirmed and Council minutes be confirmed and adopted: County Council - Minutes - March 23, 2021 County Council - Confidential Minutes - March 23, 2021 Committee of the Whole - Report - March 23, 2021
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, dated March 23, 2021, be approved, including the Confidential Item.
Moved by Councillor Don Allen, seconded by Councillor Mike Burkett
Carried
That the Human Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated March 23, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Rob Keffer, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Carried
That the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated March 23, 2021, be approved with the exception of the Delegated Authority Items.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Rick Milne
Carried
That clause 10 in Bill 20 be changed to read "that a lower tier municipality may pay interest."
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Joe Gough
Carried
That Bills No. 18, 19, 20 as amended, 21, and 22 be enacted as By- laws of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Mike Ross
Carried
That Bill No. 23 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Stewart Strathearn
Carried
That the April 13, 2021, meeting of County Council be adjourned at 9:21 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Councillor Basil Clarke
Carried
That the following Consent Agenda Items, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Orillia Mayor Clarke
Carried
Page 24 of 47 That Item CCW 2021-125, dated April 13, 2021 regarding establishing a policy framework for evaluating refinancing requested from affordable housing providers that have received rental development program funding, be approved; and That the Warden and County Clerk execute all related agreements and documents for refinancing requests that meet the refinancing policy framework.
Moved by Councillor Dan Davidson, seconded by Councillor Anita Dubeau
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-092, dated April 13, 2021, regarding 2020-2022 COVID-Related Funding and Activities, be received; and That the General Manager, Social and Community Services Division, or designate, and the County Clerk, execute service agreements and any other documentation to give effect to the allocation of the Provincial Social Services Relief Funding Phase 3; and That any remaining funding be allocated to address urgent and emerging COVID-related needs, to enhance homelessness prevention and/or poverty reduction initiatives, in addition to those as generally outlined in Item CCW-2021-092.
Moved by Orillia Councillor Ted Emond, seconded by Councillor Joe Gough
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-129, dated April 13, 2021, regarding funding applications to Heritage Canada, and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), be received; and That the Warden and County Clerk enter agreements with the federal government should either or both IRCC funding applications be successful; and That subject to the Heritage Canada funding application being successful, that one temporary full-time equivalent project coordinator position, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Gerard LaChapelle, seconded by Barrie Councillor Kungl
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-128, dated April 13, 2021, regarding the request for support from the Sir Frederick Banting Legacy Foundation (SFBLF), be received; and That County Council support a sponsorship of $19,500.00 for the SFBLF Youth-onset Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Campaign and the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Insulin, to be funded through the Tourism, Culture and Sport Grant.
Moved by Councillor Rick Milne, seconded by Councillor Richard Norcross
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-110, dated April 13, 2021, regarding an Appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) regarding the Township of Tiny Official Plan approval, be received; and That staff and legal counsel attend all necessary meetings, complete all required filings and attend all proceedings regarding the appeal to the Township of Tiny Official Plan approval; and That the County Director of Planning, Economic Development and Transit and/or the County Solicitor be authorized to sign any Minutes of Settlement on behalf of the County of Simcoe, if required, where such Settlement maintains the intent of applicable Provincial, County and Township policies, by-laws and standards.
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Councillor Keith Hull
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-104, dated April 13th, 2021, regarding the 2021 Provincial OCIF funding, be received; and That the funding allocated as outlined in report CCW 2021-104, be approved
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Rob Keffer
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-091, dated April 13, 2021, regarding Medical Waste Exemptions, Bulky Item Collection Program, Waste Cart Maintenance program, and the required Waste Management Resources, be received; and Page 29 of 47 That the existing medical curbside exemption program be amended to provide a total of 25 free garbage tags annually beginning November 1, 2021 as outlined within Item CCW 2021-091; and That the curbside bulky collection be postponed until 2022; and That staff implement the expanded bulky collection in conjunction with waste cart servicing requirements, outlined as Option B, within Item CCW 2021-091; and That the position of Facilities Manager be filled, as outlined within Item CCW 2021-091; and That as outline in Option B, that 5.7 Full Time Equivalent staff be added to operate the expanded bulky collection and cart maintenance services; and That the required capital equipment be purchased in support of (Option B) the expanded bulky collection and cart maintenance servicing in the amount of $348,000 as outlined within Item CCW 2021-091, utilizing the Waste Management Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Harry Hughes, seconded by Councillor Rick Milne
Carried
That Item CCW 2021 - 116, dated April 13, 2021, regarding the Strategic Facility Service Level Assessment, be received; and That the 2022 Tipping fees - minimum tipping fee rate of $10.00 per load remain in place at County Waste Management Facilities, as generally outlined in Item CCW 2021-116; and That staff investigate the feasibility of HDR’s recommendations including; expanding site operating hours and days, addressing signage at the sites, adding additional facilities and update Council on their findings in future reports.
Moved by Councillor Ted Walker, seconded by Councillor Anita Dubeau
Carried
That paragraph 2 be amended to replace $10.00 per load with $5.00 per load, to read as follows: That the 2022 Tipping fees - minimum tipping fee rate of $5.00 per load remain in place at County Waste Management Facilities.
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Defeated
That Item CCW 2021-132, dated April 13, 2021, regarding an update on the Proposed Hazardous and Special Products Regulation, be received; and That the correspondence attached as Schedule 2 to Item CCW 2021- 132, submitted through the Environmental Registry of Ontario on March 26, 2021 regarding the proposed Regulations for Hazardous and Special Products, be endorsed; and That staff continue to operate the Household Hazardous Waste Depots as generally outlined in Item CCW 2021-132.
Moved by Councillor Steffen Walma, seconded by Councillor Rob Keffer
Carried
That the following Consent Agenda Item, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin, seconded by Councillor Dan Davidson
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-131, dated April 13, 2021, regarding a by-law to authorize specific complaints to the Assessment Review Board, be received; and That the necessary by-law be presented to County Council, substantively in the form attached as Schedule 1 to Item CCW 2021- 131.
Moved by Deputy Warden Dollin, seconded by Councillor Anita Dubeau
Carried
That the motion be amended by striking paragraph 2.
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Defeated
That Item CCW 2021-137, dated April 13, 2021, regarding a Recommended Response to the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry, be received; and Page 33 of 47 That except for Items 70 and 302, as outlined in Schedule 1, Item CCW 2021-137, Council support the Town of Collingwood's efforts to advocate with the province to review, consult with municipalities and consider implementing changes to provincial legislation recommended by the Staff Report of the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry that will provide additional clarity and transparency and more effective municipal governance, as generally outlined in Item CCW 2021-137.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin, seconded by Councillor Harry Hughes
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-137, dated April 13, 2021, regarding a Recommended Response to the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry, be received; and That except for Items 70 and 302, as outlined in Schedule 1, Item CCW 2021-137, Council support the Town of Collingwood's efforts to advocate with the province to review, consult with municipalities and consider implementing changes to provincial legislation recommended by the Staff Report of the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry that will provide additional clarity and transparency and more effective municipal governance, as generally outlined in Item CCW 2021-137.
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Councillor Keith Hull
Carried
The Committee of the Whole rise and report at 12:44 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bob Meadows, seconded by Councillor Richard Norcross
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-113, dated April 13, 2021, regarding an Appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) regarding Township of Clearview Committee of Adjustment Decision regarding Consent 20 B12, be received; and That staff and legal counsel attend all necessary meetings, complete all required filings and attend all proceedings regarding this appeal to the Township of Clearview Committee of Adjustment Decision regarding Consent 20-B12; and That the County Director of Planning, Economic Development and Transit and/or the County Solicitor are authorized to sign any Minutes of Settlement on behalf of the County of Simcoe, if required, where such Settlement maintains the intent of applicable Provincial, County and Township policies, by-laws and standards.
Moved by Councillor Mike Ross, seconded by Councillor Rick Milne
Defeated
That the LPAT appeal regarding the Township of Clearview Committee of Adjustment decision regarding Consent 20 B12, be received and withdrawn from LPAT.
Moved by Councillor Barry Burton, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Carried
That the April 13, 2021 Committee of the Whole be adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Doug Leroux, seconded by Councillor Harry Hughes
Carried
That the agenda for the April 13, 2021, meeting of the Economic Development Sub-Committee, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Deputy Warden Dollin
Carried
That Item EDS 2021-124 dated April 13, 2021, regarding the Digital Main Street and Beyond program, be received; and That the recommendations contained within Item EDS 2021-124, be Page 38 of 47 approved.
Moved by Councillor Barry Burton, seconded by Warden George Cornell
Carried
That Item EDS 2021-126 dated April 13, 2021, regarding the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Aerospace Development Fund, be received; and That funding Option 1 be chosen with any remaining funds being forwarded to the future year (2022 and 2023) and any associated funds remaining at the end of 2023 being forwarded to the contingency reserves as generally outlined in EDS 2021-126.
Moved by Warden George Cornell, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Carried
That Item EDS 2021-136 dated April 13, 2021, regarding Tourism Simcoe County’s participation on the South Georgian Bay Tourism Economic Recovery Ministerial Task Force Subcommittee, be received.
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Carried
That the April 13, 2021 meeting of the Economic Development Sub- Committee be adjourned at 1:29 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Deputy Warden Lynn Dollin