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Council

March 8, 2022

What was decided (37 motions)

37 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Council Communications and Proclamations - February 22, 2022 - March 7, 2022, 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: • County Council - Minutes - February 22, 2022 • Committee of the Whole - Report - February 22, 2022 • Committee of the Whole - Confidential Report - February 22, 2022
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, including the Confidential Item dated February 22, 2022, 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, including the Confidential Item dated February 22, 2022, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Rob Keffer, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin
Carried
That the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, including the Confidential Item dated February 22, 2022, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Mike Ross
Carried
That Bill No. 8 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Brian Saunderson
Carried
That the March 8, 2022 meeting of County Council be adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Councillor Richard Norcross
Carried
That the agenda for the February 22, 2022, meeting of Council, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Don Allen
Carried
That the Council Communications and Proclamations - February 8, 2022 - February 21, 2022, 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:  County Council - Minutes - February 8, 2022  Committee of the Whole - Report - February 8, 2022  Committee of the Whole - Confidential Report - February 8, 2022
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, including the Confidential item, dated February 8, 2022, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Don Allen, seconded by Councillor Mike Burkett
Carried
That, except for Item 6.4., the Human Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated February 8, 2022, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Rob Keffer, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Carried
That the recommendation CCW-7-22 be amended to strike “elected officials from Orillia, Barrie, and Simcoe County”
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Bob Meadows
Carried
That staff schedule a meeting with staff and other relevant Simcoe Page 12 of 28 County warming agencies to review Warming Centre operations.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated February 8, 2022, be approved with the exception of the Delegated Authority Item.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Mike Ross
Carried
That the recommendations contained within the Economic Development Sub-Committee Report, dated February 8, 2022, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Steffen Walma, seconded by Councillor Harry Hughes
Carried
That Bills No. 5 and 6 be enacted as By-laws of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That Bill No. 7 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Richard Norcross, seconded by Councillor Nina Bifolchi
Carried
That the February 22, 2022 meeting of County Council be adjourned at 9:27 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Mariane McLeod, seconded by Alternate Councillor Bob Madigan
Carried
That the following Consent Items, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Doug Measures, seconded by Councillor Bob Meadows
Carried
That Item CCW 2022-051, dated February 22, 2022, regarding the curbside waste collection carts accessibility accommodation process, be received; and That, subject to appropriate amendments in support of service delivery, that the proposed accommodations and application process, as generally described within CCW 2022-051, be approved; and That staff investigate and incorporate additional accommodation options that keep within the proposed curbside waste cart collection service accommodation process as generally outlined in the subject Item; and That, subject to deliberations and considering the research, the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) be advised that the County will be implementing the accommodations and application process as endorsed by the AAC; however, will not be implementing a Page 18 of 28 compensation program for applicants in regards to the cost of form completion by the treating regulated healthcare provider for the reasons outlined within Item CCW 2022-051; and That costs for 2022 be funded by County surplus or through the Waste Management Contingency Reserve with ongoing costs to be included in future years budgets.
Moved by Councillor Sandie Macdonald, seconded by Councillor Stewart Strathearn
Carried
That, except for Agenda Item 7.1, the following Consent Items, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin
Carried
Whereas the crime of Human trafficking in Ontario is threatening our most vulnerable population, Ontario resources have reportedly served 427 young girls that have been victimized/exploited since 2013 that include Simcoe County as a recruitment hub and subsidiary of the trafficking recruitment corridor; And Whereas the provincial government has dedicated significant funding to support County/Regions in executing strategies to address Human Trafficking; these strategies are based on the core components of education, prevention, housing, and supports; And Whereas statistics report a 43% increase in 2019 (Stats Can), and projecting a marked increase in 2020 -2021 as a result of COVID-19 shadow pandemic results from isolation; And Whereas Peel Region has made significant progress by supporting the Anti-Human Trafficking Service Providers Roundtable consisting of Regional Police, and over forty service agencies committed to supporting survivors, and training frontline staff; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the County of Simcoe raise further awareness to the issue of Human Trafficking by utilizing communications platforms to further community awareness, initiating training and a strategy for all staff and council, working with Simcoe County, community partners, and school boards to eradicate Human Trafficking; And Further That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Simcoe County MPPs/MPs and municipalities in Simcoe County.
Moved by Councillor Anita Dubeau, seconded by Councillor Richard Norcross
Carried
That staff report on agencies working on the front lines to support victims and survivors of Human trafficking, and inclusion of this work Page 20 of 28 through the Community Safety and Well Being Plan.
Moved by Deputy Warden Lynn Dollin, seconded by Councillor Floyd Pinto
Carried
That Item CCW 2022-057 dated February 22, 2022, regarding the development of a Regional French Language Services Coordinator, be received; and That subject to Ontario Health Central funding approval, that staff proceed with recruitment of one temporary full time French Language Services Coordinator.
Moved by Councillor Anita Dubeau, seconded by Councillor Jane Dunlop
Carried
That Item CCW 2022-064, dated February 22, 2022, regarding the Master Data Sharing and Services Agreement with the Minister of Health, be received; and That the General Manager Health and Emergency Services, and the County Clerk execute the agreement substantively in the forms attached as Schedule 1 and 2.
Moved by Councillor Joe Gough, seconded by Councillor Ralph Hough
Carried
Page 22 of 28 That Item CCW 2022-062, dated February 22, 2022, regarding Simcoe County Archives operations in November-December 2021 and January 2022, be received.
Moved by Member Brandy Rafeek, seconded by Member Sheila Craig
Carried
That Item CCW 2022-059 dated February 22, 2022, regarding the Library Co-operative Board Report for November and December 2021, be received.
Moved by Councillor Sylvia Bray, seconded by Councillor Doug Leroux
Carried
That Item CCW 2022-060 dated February 22, 2022, regarding the Library Co-operative Board Report for January 2022, be received.
Moved by Member Claudia Cochrane, seconded by Member Sheila Craig
Carried
That the recommendations contained within the Museum Advisory Committee Reports, dated February 27, 2020 and November 24, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Member Claudia Cochrane, seconded by Member Brandy Rafeek
Carried
That Item CCW 2022-063, dated February 22, 2022, regarding Museum activity from October to December 2021, be received.
Moved by Councillor Gerard LaChapelle, seconded by Councillor James Leduc
Carried
That the recommendations contained within the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Report, dated February 2, 2022, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Doug Leroux, seconded by Councillor Marianne McLeod
Carried
That the direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 2022-065, dated February 22, 2022, regarding a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board be voted upon and approved in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act; and That the Warden send a letter to the federal and provincial governments advocating and lobbying for more permanent funding for supportive housing.
Moved by City of Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman, seconded by City of Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke
Carried
That after considering the direction in camera and recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW- 2022-049, dated February 22, 2022, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, and personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, the Library Board recommends the approval of the direction in camera and associated recommendations, and that the required vote be taken in accordance with Section 239 (6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
Moved by Member Claudia Cochrane, seconded by Member Brandy Rafeek
Carried
That direction In Camera regarding Confidential Item CCW 2022- 039, dated February 22, 2022, regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239 (6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Mike Burkett, seconded by Councillor Barry Burton
Carried
That Committee of the Whole rise and report at 11:50 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Jane Dunlop, seconded by Councillor Basil Clarke
Carried
That the February 22, 2022 Committee of the Whole be adjourned at 11:57 a.m.
Moved by Deputy Warden Lynn Dollin, seconded by Councillor Ralph Hough
Carried

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