The Simcoe County Record

Joint Council and Committee of the Whole

February 11, 2020

Who was there

Present (10): Mike Burkett, Lynn Dollin, Gerard LaChapelle, James Leduc, Sandie Macdonald, Doug Measures, Richard Norcross, Michael Smith, Ted Walker, Steffen Walma

Absent (1): Clare Riepma

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (30 motions)

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

That the agenda for the February 11, 2020, meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole be approved.
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Carried
That the Council Communications and Petitions - January 28, 2020 - February 10, 2020, having been given due consideration, be received.
Moved by Councillor Mike Burkett, seconded by Councillor Mike Ross
Carried
That the Council minutes of January 28, 2020, be confirmed and adopted.
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Sylvia Bray
Carried
That the following Committee of the Whole report be confirmed:  Committee of the Whole - Report - January 28, 2020
Moved by Councillor Nina Bifolchi, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Carried
That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated January 28, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Harry Hughes, seconded by Councillor Michael Smith
Carried
That the Human Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated January 28, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Steffen Walma, seconded by Councillor Jane Dunlop
Carried
That except for item 13.1 - CCW 2020-050, the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated January 28, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Lynn Dollin, seconded by Councillor Brian Saunderson
Carried
That Item CCW 2020-050, dated January 28, 2020, regarding the transfer facility design requirement for bi-weekly collection, be received; and That staff take the required steps to design three transfer facilities, in support of bi-weekly collection, located at the North Simcoe Transfer Station, Nottawasaga Landfill and Bradford Transfer Station, as generally outlined in Item CCW 2020-050; and That $185,000 be transferred from the Waste Management Reserve for the subject facilities design, as outlined within Item CCW 2020-050.
Moved by Councillor Keith Hull, seconded by Councillor Nina Bifolchi
Carried
That Council recess into Committee of the Whole at 9:26 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Rick Milne, seconded by Councillor Sandie Macdonald
Carried
that staff report back on opportunities for funding supporting priorities as outlined in the subject report and county and provincial funding.
Moved by Barrie Mayor, seconded by Councillor Floyd Pinto And
Carried
Steve Clarke That Item CCW 2020-058, dated February 11, 2020, regarding Homelessness Prevention Funding, be received; and That the 2020-2021 Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative Funding Allocations and Home For Good Funding Allocations, as outlined in Schedule 1 to Item CCW 2020-058, be approved; and That staff report back on opportunities for funding supporting priorities as outlined in the subject staff report and county and provincial funding; and That the necessary by-law be introduced to permit the General Manager, Social and Community Services, or in his/her absence a Director from Social and Community Services Division, to authorize agreements with related community services providers.
Moved by Councillor Keith Hull, seconded by Orillia Mayor
Carried
Donna Orsatti That Item CCW 2020-060, dated February 11, 2020, regarding the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership’s 2020 Public Education Campaign, #ITSTARTS, be received; and That member municipalities be encouraged to participate in the #ITSTARTS campaign between March 1 and March 31, 2020, including issuing a municipal proclamation supporting the initiative and recognizing March 21as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Moved by Councillor Anita Dubeau
Carried
Pat Hehn That Item CCW 2020-083, dated February 11, 2020, regarding a proposed Youth Transitional Housing Initiative, be received; and That Council approve $200,000 in funding to support associated operating costs for a one year period; and That subject to deliberations in the affirmative, that the County Clerk and General Manager, Social and Community Services, or in his/her absence a Director from Social and Community Services Division, enter into a related service agreement with Youth Haven.
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Orillia Councillor
Carried
That Item CCW 2020-075, dated February 11, 2020, regarding the Central Regional Ontario Health Team (OHT) for Specialized Populations, be received; and That the General Manager of Health and Emergency Services, and County Clerk sign the Memorandum of Understanding, attached as Schedule 1.
Moved by Councillor Sandie Macdonald, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin
Carried
That Item CCW 2020-076, dated February 11, 2020, regarding delivery of personal support services at Georgian Village, be received; and That the Warden and County Clerk enter into a Service Agreement with North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network for the delivery of personal support services at Georgian Village, as outlined in Schedule 1 of this Item.
Moved by Councillor Sylvia Bray, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin
Carried
That the following Consent Agenda Item, having been given due consideration, be received; and That the Township of Springwater's request for support of the Elmvale Active Seniors Residence application for a Ministerial Zoning Order be
Moved by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin, seconded by Councillor Basil Clarke
Referred
That Official Plan Amendment No. 9 to the Township of Severn Official Plan, as adopted by Township of Severn By-law 2019-80, be approved, as per Schedule 2 to Item CCW 2020-065, dated February 11, 2020; and That Notice of Decision regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 9 to the Township of Severn Official Plan be provided in accordance with the Planning Act.
Moved by Councillor Stewart Strathearn, seconded by Councillor Doug Leroux
Carried
That Official Plan Amendment No. 44 to the Town of Collingwood Official Plan, as adopted by the Town of Collingwood By-law 2019-077, be approved, as per Schedule 2 to Item CCW 2020-070, dated February 11, 2020; and That Notice of Decision of Official Plan Amendment No. 44 to the Town of Collingwood Official Plan be provided in accordance with the Planning Act .
Moved by Councillor Doug Leroux, seconded by Councillor Harry Hughes
Carried
That the following Consent Agenda Items, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Rick Milne, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin
Carried
That the following Consent Agenda Item, having been given due consideration, be received:
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Councillor Rick Milne
Carried
That Council resolve into Closed Session at 10:22 a.m. under authority of the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2) (d) to discuss matters related to labour relations or employee negotiations, Section 239 (2) (c) to discuss matters related to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Basil Clarke, seconded by Councillor Sandie Macdonald
Carried
Joe Gough That direction in Camera contained within Confidential Item CCW 2020-034 dated February 11, 2020, regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, voted upon and approved in accordance with section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act.
Moved by Councillor Stewart Strathearn
Carried
That Committee of the Whole resolve back into open meeting with report at 10:34 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole rise with report and resume sitting as County Council at 10:37 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Sandie Macdonald, seconded by Councillor Brian Saunderson
Carried
George Cabral That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated February 11, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Harry Hughes
Carried
That the Human Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated February 11, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Steffen Walma, seconded by Councillor Doug Measures
Carried
That the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated February 11, 2020, be approved, with the exception of the Delegated Authority Items.
Moved by Councillor Lynn Dollin, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin
Carried
That Bills No. 7, 8 and 9, be enacted as By-laws of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Lynn Dollin, seconded by Councillor Floyd Pinto
Carried
That Bill No. 10 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor Lynn Dollin, seconded by Councillor Rob Keffer
Carried
That the February 11, 2020, meeting of County Council and Committee of the Whole be adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Brian Saunderson, seconded by Councillor Jennifer Coughlin
Carried

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