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Council
September 14, 2021
What was decided (42 motions)
41 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the September 14, 2021, meeting of Council, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Don Allen
Carried
That the Council Communications and Petitions - August 10, 2021 - September 13, 2021, having been given due consideration, be received.
Moved by Councillor Mike Burkett, seconded by Councillor Nina Bifolchi
Carried
That the following Joint Council and Committee of the Whole minutes be confirmed and adopted: • Joint Council and Committee of the Whole - Minutes - August 10, 2021
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That the recommendations contained within the Economic Development Sub-Committee Report, dated August 10, 2021, be approved, with the exception of Item 7.1, which is referred back to the Economic Development Sub-Committee for further discussion and report back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Sandie Macdonald, seconded by Councillor Mike Burkett
Carried
That Bill No. 40 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor James Leduc
Carried
That the September 14, 2021, meeting of County Council be adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Alternate Councillor Cher Cunningham
Carried
That the agenda for the August 10, 2021, meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Don Allen
Carried
That the Council Communications and Petitions - June 22, 2021 - August 9, 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 reports be confirmed and Council minutes be confirmed and adopted: Joint Council and Committee of the Whole - Minutes - June 22, 2021 Joint Council and Committee of the Whole - Confidential Minutes - June 22, 2021
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That the recommendations contained within the Governance Report dated July 27, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Don Allen, seconded by Councillor Nina Bifolchi
Carried
Whereas the County Engineering Planning and Environment Forestry department presented to County Council report CCW 2020-354 dated November 24, 2020 on Gypsy Moth Infestation Status and Recommendations, which was received; Whereas the infestation of the Gypsy Moth experienced to date in 2021 in areas of Simcoe County has caused significant damage to trees and property and much human suffering and consternation; Be It Resolved that County staff prepare an update report to the September 14, 2021 Council meeting, reviewing the extent of the infestation in Simcoe County and updated estimates of the scope of this problem ongoing in 2022 including long term effects to trees and the options and costs of dealing with this problem effectively leading into 2022 for considerations during the 2022 budget process.
Moved by Councillor Don Allen, seconded by Councillor Jane Dunlop
Carried
That Council recess into Committee of the Whole at 9:17 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Sylvia Bray, seconded by Councillor Mike Burkett
Carried
That except for agenda Item 15.1 the following Items, having been given due consideration, be received.
Moved by Councillor Sylvia Bray, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Carried
That correspondence dated June 21, 2021, from the Township of Adjala Tosorontio regarding support for 988 be received; and That staff prepare a report for a future meeting regarding the 988 - 3 digit suicide and crisis prevention hotline along with the other current options that are available.
Moved by Orillia Mayor Clarke, seconded by Orillia Councillor Hehn
Carried
That the recommendations contained within the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report, dated June 18, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Barrie Councillor Kungl, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin
Carried
Page 15 of 33 That the letter from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, dated July 22, 2021 regarding consent for Line of Credit, be received; and That the County of Simcoe does consent to the use of a line of credit from TD Commercial Bank for up to $5,000,000 as a temporary measure while awaiting COVID-19 funding from the Ministry of Health for COVID related expenses.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Deputy Warden Lynn Dollin
Carried
That except for agenda Item 17.4 the following Consent Agenda Items, having been given due consideration, be received.
Moved by Councillor Mike Ross, seconded by Councillor Rick Milne
Carried
That Item 2021-265 - Municipal Comprehensive Review - Interim Update on Current Interest Expressed for Settlement Area Boundary Expansions, be received.
Moved by Councillor Don Allen, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-259, dated August 10, 2021, regarding a request for an exemption to Forest Conservation By-law 6894, be received; and That an exemption to allow the removal of 1.6 hectares (3.9 acres) of woodlands at 7712 County Road 56, Essa, substantively in the form attached as Schedule 1 to Item CCW 2021-259, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Anita Dubeau, seconded by Councillor Ralph Hough
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-261, dated August 10, 2021 regarding the request for approval of the Beeton non-decision as it pertains to the Town of New Tecumseth Official Plan, be received; and That the non-decision lands within Beeton for the land use designation of “Urban Residential” in the Town of New Tecumseth Official Plan, be approved; and That Notice of Decision be provided in accordance with the Planning Act regarding the approval of the Urban Residential Land Use designation on these lands within Beeton.
Moved by Councillor Keith Hull, seconded by Councillor Rob Keffer
Carried
That Item CCW- 2021-267, dated August 10, 2021 regarding Request for Approval – Township of Tiny Official Plan McMahan Woods Non- Decision, be received; and That the Greenlands designation for the McMahan Woods Page 18 of 33 Development Ltd. lands located at Part of Lot 23, Concession 4, Plan 51M-1064, Block 21, as shown on Schedule A Land Use to the new Township of Tiny Official Plan, as adopted by Township of Tiny Council on November 26, 2018 by By-law No. 2018-098, and as identified on Schedule 4 and Schedule 5 to Item CCW-2021-267 dated August 10, 2021, be approved; and That Notice of Decision of the approval be provided in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Barry Burton, seconded by Alternate Councillor Mariane McLeod
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-274, dated August 10, 2021, regarding continuing municipal concerns with respect to Health Canada Issued Cannabis permits, be received; and That the Warden forward further correspondence, substantively in the document identified in Schedule 2 to Item CCW 2021-274, to the Federal Ministers of Health, and Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness, as well as local MP’s; and That a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to all of the local municipalities within Simcoe County, and relevant Provincial Ministries for information.
Moved by Councillor Don Allen, seconded by Councillor Harry Hughes
Carried
That Official Plan Amendment No. 56 to the Town of Wasaga Beach Official Plan, as adopted by Town of Wasaga Beach By-law 2021-38, be approved as outlined in Schedule 2 to Item CCW 2021-266 dated August 10, 2021; and That the Notice of Decision of Official Plan Amendment No. 56 to the Town of Wasaga Beach Official Plan be provided in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Sylvia Bray, seconded by Councillor Nina Bifolchi
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-263, dated August 10, 2021, regarding the Draft Land Use Compatibility Guidelines and the Draft Guideline to Address Odour Mixtures in Ontario, be received; and That Schedule 2 to Item CCW 2021-263, submitted through the Environmental Registry of Ontario on June 30, 2021 regarding the draft Land Use Compatibility Guidelines, be endorsed; and That Schedule 4 to Item CCW 2021-263, submitted through the Environmental Registry of Ontario on June 30, 2021 regarding the Guideline to Address Odour Mixtures in Ontario, be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Bob Meadows, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-216, dated August 10, 2021, regarding the 2021 Long Term Financial plan, be received.
Moved by Alternate Councillor Mariane McLeod, seconded by Councillor Rick Milne
Defeated
That Item CCW 2021-216, dated August 10, 2021, regarding the 2021 Long Term Financial plan, be approved.
Moved by Alternate Councillor Mariane McLeod, seconded by Councillor Rick Milne
Carried
That Item CCW 2021-236, dated August 10, 2021, regarding 2022 Development Charge Background Study, be received.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Floyd Pinto
Carried
Page 22 of 33 That direction in Camera contained within Confidential Item CCW 2021-262 dated August 10, 2021 regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, be voted upon and approved in accordance with section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Joe Gough, seconded by Councillor Sandie Macdonald
Carried
That the direction in camera contained within Confidential Item CCW 2021-270, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Mike Ross, seconded by Councillor Stewart Strathearn
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole rise with report and resume sitting as County Council at 12:04 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Michael Smith, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Carried
Page 23 of 33 That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, including the Confidential Reports, dated August 10, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Doug Leroux
Carried
That the Human Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, dated August 10, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin, seconded by Councillor Dan Davidson
Carried
That the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, dated August 10, 2021, be approved, with the exception of the Delegated Authority Item.
Moved by Councillor Mike Ross, seconded by Councillor Sandie Macdonald
Carried
That Bill No. 41 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Keith Hull, seconded by Councillor Stewart Strathearn
Carried
That the August 10, 2021, meeting of County Council be adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Sylvia Bray, seconded by Councillor Ralph Hough
Carried
That the agenda for the August 10, 2021, meeting of the Economic Development Sub-Committee, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Deputy Warden Lynn Dollin
Carried
That the following Item, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Carried
That Item EDS 2021-247 dated August 10, 2021, regarding the 2019 Economic Development Funding Program and completed 2019 Report Backs be received; and That for any municipality reporting any unspent 2019 funding allocation that the 2021 allocation be adjusted accordingly subject to Council approval of the 2021 request by that municipality; and That for any municipality for which a complete report back has not been received, that staff seek the outstanding information, and 2021 funding allocation be withheld until such time that satisfactory reporting has been provided to the County.
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Carried
Page 28 of 33 That Item EDS 2021-248 dated August 10, 2021, regarding the 2021 Economic Development Funding Program Applications be received; and That staff proceed with the recommendations as generally outlined in Item EDS 2021-248.
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Deputy Warden Lynn Dollin
Carried
That Item EDS 2021-201, dated August 10, 2021, regarding the Tourism Simcoe County Agritourism Toolkit, be received.
Moved by Councillor Barry Burton, seconded by Councillor Basil Clarke
Carried
That Item EDS 2021-203 dated August 10, 2021, regarding an update on Cycle Simcoe, be received.
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Carried
That the August 10, 2021, meeting of the Economic Development Sub-Committee be adjourned at 1:02 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton