Committee of the Whole

That the agenda for the April 13, 2021, meeting of the Committee of the Whole, be approved.

Clarke That the following Consent Agenda Items, having been given due consideration, be received:

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.

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.

That Item CCW 2021-093, dated April 13, 2021, regarding the proposed 2021-2022 Homelessness Prevention System Funding Allocations, be received; and That the proposed 2021-2022 Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Funding Allocations and Home For Good Funding Allocations, as outlined in Schedule 1 to CCW 2021-093, be approved; and That the necessary by-law be enacted to permit the General Manager, Social and Community Services or, in his/her absence, a Director from Social and Community Services Division, and the County Clerk, to authorize agreements with related community services providers.

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.

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.

That the following Consent Agenda Items, having been given due consideration, be received:

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

That the following Consent Agenda Item, having been given due consideration, be received:

That the motion be amended by striking paragraph 2.

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 implement ing 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.

That Committee of the Whole resolve into closed session at 12:12 p.m. to deal with Item CCW 2021-113 Appeal of Township of Clearview Consent 20-B12 (8847 County Road 91) in accordance with Section 239 (2) (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

The Committee of the Whole rise and report at 12:44 p.m.

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.

That the LPAT appeal regarding the Township of Clearview Committee of Adjustment decision regarding Consent 20 B12, be received and

That the April 13, 2021 Committee of the Whole be adjourned at 12:55 p.m.