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Council

May 11, 2021

What was decided (37 motions)

36 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the agenda for the May 11, 2021, meeting of Council be approved.
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Don Allen
Carried
That the Council Communications and Petitions - April 27, 2021 - May 10, 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 27, 2021 • Committee of the Whole - Report - April 27, 2021
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That County Council recess at 9:06 a.m. to conduct the Annual Meeting of the Shareholder of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Don Allen, seconded by Councillor Nina Bifolchi
Carried
That Council reconvene at 9:12 a.m.
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Doug Leroux
Carried
That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated April 27, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Don Allen, seconded by Councillor Rob Keffer
Carried
That the Human Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated April 27, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Rob Keffer, seconded by Councillor Bob Meadows
Carried
That the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated April 27, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Mike Ross
Carried
That Bill No. 29 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Rick Milne
Carried
That Bill No. 30 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Stewart Strathearn
Carried
That the May 11, 2021, meeting of County Council be adjourned at 9:18 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Councillor Michael Smith
Carried
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 12 of 31
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 2022 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 13 of 31 Ontario and other stakeholder groups, such as the Association of Municipalitie
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 Item CCW – 2021-156, dated April 27, 2021, regarding Simcoe County Archives operations in March 2021, be received.
Moved by Member Sheila Craig, seconded by Member Claudia Cochrane
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-151 dated April 27, 2021, regarding the Library Co-operative Board Report for March, 2021, be received.
Moved by Councillor Doug Leroux, seconded by Councillor Ted Walker
Carried
That the following Consent Agenda Items, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Anita Dubeau, seconded by Councillor Jane Dunlop
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-009 dated April 27, 2021, regarding Non-Profit Housing Providers’ COVID-19 Expenses, be received; and That funding of up to $400,000 for Non-Profit Housing Providers’ COVID-19 Expenses as outlined in Item CCW 2021-009, be approved; and That Non-Profit Housing Providers’ COVID-19 Expenses be funded by any available COVID-19 related funding from other levels of government, and/or from any in-year social and community services Page 20 of 31 operating surplus, and/or from the social housing reserve.
Moved by Barrie Councillor Ann Marie Kungl, seconded by Orillia Councillor Ted Emond
Carried
That Council Committee of the Whole recess at 10:08 a.m. to convene a meeting of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Joe Gough, seconded by Councillor Harry Hughes
Carried
That Committee of the Whole reconvene at 10:13 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick Milne, seconded by Councillor Doug Leroux
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-173, dated April 27, 2021, regarding Paramedic Services Facility Plan Update, be received; and That a maximum of $240,000 in projected increased cost for the Barrie East Post be funded as outlined in Item CCW 2021-173.
Moved by Councillor Bob Meadows, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Carried
That the following Consent Agenda Items, having been given due consideration, be received, with the exception of Item 12.3.
Moved by Councillor Mike Burkett, seconded by Councillor Harry Hughes
Carried
That Health Canada be requested that prior to licences being granted, withdraw the applications of Commercial applicants where prior proof of notice to municipalities and other prescribed parties (such as by-law officials and law enforcement) cannot be proven; and Page 22 of 31 That where all prior notices were not issued to prescribed parties (such as municipalities, by-law officials and law enforcement) that the licence be withdrawn; and That all MP’s, AMO and local municipalities be copied and requested to support the above recommendation; and That staff and the Warden issue a letter outlining the above recommendation prior to April 30, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Harry Hughes, seconded by Councillor Mike Burkett
Carried
That considering persons may now purchase cannabis, and grow up to four plants each, that Health Canada place a reasonable limit of cannabis plants permitted by personal applicants as determined by the Chief Medical Officer; and That all MP’s, AMO and local municipalities be copied and requested to support the above recommendation; and That staff and the Warden issue a letter outlining the above recommendation prior to April 30, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Councillor Mike Burkett
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-144, dated April 27, 2021, regarding the collection contract / cart implementation update, be received; and That staff proceed with Option 2, to offer a consistent condominium wide Pilot in Green Briar and/or Briar Hill for smaller carts to the Condo Corporation property managers, as outline in Item CCW 2021- Page 23 of 31 144.
Moved by Councillor Rick Milne, seconded by Warden George Cornell
Carried
Page 24 of 31 That Item CCW 2021-155, dated April 27, 2021, regarding 2021 Business Capping Optional Tools, be received; and That the recommendation regarding opting out of capping for the commercial class as of 2021, and as outlined in Item CCW 2021-155, be approved; and That the necessary By-law confirming the elimination of business tax capping for classes be presented to County Council, substantively in the form attached as Schedule 1 to Item CCW 2021- 155.
Moved by Councillor Joe Gough, seconded by Councillor Harry Hughes
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-160, dated April 27, 2021, regarding the County of Simcoe 2020 Year End Report, be received; and That the 2020 surplus be allocated to the General Contingency Reserve as outlined in Item CCW 2021-160.
Moved by Councillor Rob Keffer, seconded by Councillor Gerard LaChapelle
Carried
That the recommendations contained within the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Report, dated April 21, 2021, be approved with the exception of the Township of Springwater recommendations. Page 25 of 31
Moved by Councillor James Leduc, seconded by Councillor Doug Leroux
Carried
That the April 27, 2021 Committee of the Whole be adjourned at 11:59 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Stewart Strathearn, seconded by Councillor Mike Smith
Carried

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