Joint Council and Committee of the Whole

That the agenda for the August 11, 2020, meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole, be approved, as amended.

That the Council Communications and Petitions - July 14, 2020 - August 10, 2020, having been given due consideration, be received.

That the following Council and Committee of the Whole minutes be confirmed and adopted:  Joint Council and Committee of the Whole - Minutes - July 14, 2020  Joint Council and Committee of the Whole - Confidential Minutes - July 14, 2020

That Council recess into Committee of the Whole at 9:08 a.m.

That except for Agenda Items 16.2 and 16.3, the following Consent Agenda Item, having been given due consideration, be received:

That Item 16.2 Correspondence - Town of Collingwood - Support for Universal Basic Income, be received.

Whereas community health is about achieving well-being in all aspects of life and fighting root causes upstream investment is the path to long term sustainability; and Whereas improving the health of our communities takes decades, therefore we need to think generations ahead in order to achieve community health, safety and, well-being. Whereas a collaborative and co-ordinated plan for investment in the health and safety of our Communities will result in efficient deployment of resources; Therefore, County of Simcoe commits to working with member municipalities, the City of Barrie and Orillia, and partners over the next decade in a collaborative, coordinated effort to build a healthier and safer community by making sustainable investments in the determinants of health; and The County of Simcoe commits to participating in a community-wide planning process to co-ordinate investments; and That once developed jointly, we commit to pursuing project priorities across our organizations, setting measurable outcome metrics, and transparently reporting outcomes to the community.

That Item CCW 2020-236, dated August 11, 2020, regarding the County Orillia Campus development, located at the intersection of West Street North and Borland Street East, City of Orillia, be received; and That the County Orillia Campus development project, estimated to cost $79 million, as generally outlined within Item CCW 2020-149, dated June 23, 2020, be approved to proceed; and That staff proceed with the appropriate planning approvals, design, tendering, contract award, site preparation and construction of the County Orillia Campus development project, as generally outlined in Item CCW 2020-149; and That the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) allocation in the amount of approximately $2.4 million, and the Social Housing Reserve in the amount of approximately $7.944 million, be designated to the subject project; and That the County Orillia Campus development project be prepared as ‘shovel-ready’ to be in an optimal position should additional Federal/Provincial funding be made available; and That the Warden and Clerk execute all related, required applications, agreements and documents.

That Item CCW 2020-241, dated August 11, 2020, being an update on the Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus project, be received; and That the Warden and Clerk execute any and all necessary documentation to complete the CoOwnership Agreement between the City of Barrie and the County of Simcoe, substantively in the form attached as Schedule 1; and That one full time maintenance position effective September 2020 to support the ongoing operation of the facility, be approved.

That Item CCW 2020-245, dated August 11, 2020, regarding a schedule change for the purchase of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Machines, be received; and That the procurement of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Machines as generally outlined in Item CCW 2020-245, be approved; and That the required funds for the purchase of the Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Machines be drawn from the Paramedic Reserve.

That Item CCW 2020-239, dated August 11, 2020 regarding emergency repair of Simcoe Manor elevator, be received; and That funds for the Simcoe Manor elevator repair be transferred from the County of Simcoe General Contingency Reserve as generally outlined in the subject Item.

That Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session at 11:00 a.m. under authority of the Municipal Act, Section 239 (2)(c) to discuss matters related to a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; Section 239 (2)(e) to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and 239 (2)(k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

LaChapelle Seconded by: Councillor James Leduc The direction In Camera regarding Confidential Item CCW 2020-073 dated August 11, 2020, 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.

That direction to staff In Camera regarding Confidential CCW 2020-247, dated August 11, 2020, 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.

That direction to staff in Camera regarding Confidential Item CCW 2020-258, dated August 11, 2020 instructions to be applied to negotiations, be approved, and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

That Committee of the Whole rise from closed session and report at 2:39 p.m.

That the Committee of the Whole rise with report and resume sitting as County Council at 2:44 p.m.

That Item 9.1, Governance Committee -Report - July 7, 2020, be

That County Council recess at 2:47 p.m. to resume sitting as Committee of the Whole.

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

That Item CCW 2020-220, dated August 11, 2020, regarding a request for a Special Permit to remove woodlands under the Forest Conservation By-law 5635, be received; and That a Special Permit for 4080 Concession 12 Sunnidale, Township of Clearview, to allow the removal of approximately 6.08 hectares (15.02 acres) of woodlands as generally outlined in Item CCW 2020-220, be granted.

That Item CCW-2020-250, dated August 11, 2020, regarding comments submitted on proposed Amendment 1 to A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2019 and an updated Land Needs Assessment Methodology, be received; and That Item CCW-2020-250 be forwarded to all of the local municipalities within Simcoe County, for information.

Barry Burton That Item 2020-254, dated August 11, 2020, regarding Notice of Appeal Regarding Big Bay Point Golf Club COPA Refusal, be received; and That County staff and legal counsel be permitted to attend all necessary meetings, complete all required filings and attend all proceedings related to the appeal of the Big Bay Point Golf Club COPA appeal; and That the County Director of Planning, Economic Development and Transit and/or the County Solicitor sign any Minutes of Settlement on behalf of the County of Simcoe, if required, where such settlement maintains the intent of applicable provincial and County policies.

That Item CCW 2020-256, dated August 11, 2020, regarding a speed limit reduction along County Road 27 in the village of Elmvale, be received; and That the existing 50 km/h speed zone be extended 380 meters southerly, as depicted in Schedule 1; and That the existing 70 km/h speed zone be extended 130 meters southerly, as depicted in Schedule 1; and That Traffic By-law 6609 be amended and the necessary by-law be presented.

That Official Plan Amendment No. 17 to the Township of Tiny Official Plan, as adopted by Township of Tiny By-law 20-045, as per Schedule 2 to Item CCW 2020-249, dated August 11, 2020, be approved; and That Notice of Decision of Official Plan Amendment No. 17 to the Township of Tiny Official Plan be provided in accordance with the Planning Act.

That the new Town of Midland Official Plan, as adopted by the Town of Midland By-law No. 2019-59 on November 20, 2019, and as modified per Schedule 3 to Item CCW-2020-252 dated August 11, 2020, be approved; and That Notice of Decision of the Official Plan approval for the Town of Midland be provided in accordance with the Planning Act.

That Official Plan Amendment No. 59 to the Township of Springwater Official Plan, as adopted by Township of Springwater By-law 2020-039, as per Schedule 3 to Item CCW 2020-253 dated August 11, 2020, be approved; and That Notice of Decision of Official Plan Amendment No. 59 to the Township of Springwater Official Plan be provided in accordance with the Planning Act.

LaChapelle That Item CCW 2020-259, dated August 11, 2020, regarding an update on the Midhurst Driving Shed replacement project, be received; and That $250,000 in additional funds for the Midhurst Driving Shed replacement project, be approved; and That the additional funding be drawn from 2020 Transportation and Engineering operating or capital surplus or be drawn from the Roads Contingency reserve, as necessary.

That Item CCW 2020-260, dated August 11, 2020, regarding the 2020 curbside clothing and electronics collections, be received; and That the 2020 curbside clothing and electronics collections, be cancelled.

That the County of Simcoe joins with more than 100 mayors and other municipal leaders convened by the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative to call for continued action to protect 20 percent of the world’s fresh surface water and the drinking water source for 40 million people; and The County urges its Provincial and Federal Governments to support additional economic stimulus efforts focused on water resource priorities, including: • $7 billion in stimulus funding over the next two construction season to address • $3 billion water infrastructure projects • $2 billion for shoreline protection projects in the Great lakes and St Lawrence • $2 billion to address disaster preparation and flood mapping The County of Simcoe appreciates the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario, support provided so far to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and urge further action to ensure a quick and complete economic recovery while addressing urgent needs to rebuild our water infrastructure and protect our shoreline areas; and That the Warden send a letter regarding the GLSLCI Stimulus Package Request to Simcoe County MP and MPP.

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

That Item CCW 2020-240, dated August 11, 2020 being an update on COVID-19 impacts on corporate support departments, be received; and That two temporary full-time positions, one in Procurement and one in Human Resources, to be hired effective August 2020 to support pandemic related activity and increased ongoing needs, be approved.

That Item CCW 2020-261, dated August 11, 2020 regarding Solid Waste Management equipment maintenance facility lease, be received; and That the Warden and Clerk enter into a Lease Agreement for space located at 4156 Stewarts Lane, in the Township of Severn, substantively in a standard commercial lease format that contains the business terms set out herein and which form of lease will be approved by the Director, Procurement, Fleet & Property, Director of Solid Waste Management, and the Real Estate Manager.

That the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus report, be received; and That the County of Simcoe sign the letters for Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) and the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED); and That the County of Simcoe support Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) as Southwestern Ontario’s funding mechanism to advance the expansion of critical broadband infrastructure across Southwestern Ontario; and That the County of Simcoe request the Government of Canada provide direct funding of $254 million and the Government of Ontario provide direct funding of $221 million to support development of high speed (50 megabits per second and faster) community broadband; and That combined with a $68.4M commitment from the WOWC region and a $105M contribution from the private sector (ISPs), we intend to successfully address the $1B Southwestern Ontario infrastructure deficit and achieving the interim goal of providing 50/10 broadband services to 95% of the population within Southwestern Ontario by 2025; and That copy of the preceding resolution be provided to Provincial Minister, The Honourable Laurie Scott, Infrastructure Ontario, and Federal Minister, The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development.

That the Committee of the Whole resume sitting as County Council at 3:26 p.m.

That the Performance Management recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, including the Confidential Report, dated August 11, 2020, be approved.

That the Human Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, dated August 11, 2020, be approved.

Barry Burton That except for Agenda Item 17.1, CCW 2020-236, the Corporate Services recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report, including the Confidential Reports and Delegated Authority Items, dated August 11, 2020, be approved.

That Bill No. 32 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.

That Bill No. 33 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.

That the August 11, 2020, meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole be adjourned at 3:35 p.m.