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City Council
January 27, 2014
What was decided (13 motions)
13 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That motion 14-G-017 of Section "E" of the General Committee Report dated January 20, 2014 be amended by adding the following to paragraph 9 d): "9. d) That the following project(s) be added to the 2014 Capital Plan: Project Extension of the sidewalk on Edgehill Drive from Jagges Drive to Ferndale Drive Financial Impact Gross = $70,000 Tax Capital Res. = $70,000"
Moved by Councillor, P. Silveira, seconded by Councillor, A. Nuttall
Carried
That motion 14-G-017 of Section "E" of the General Committee Report dated January 20, 2014 be amended by: 1. Adding the following to paragraph 1: "m) That planned expenditures related to Minor Capital (Account series xx-xx-xxxx-xxxx-4201) be decreased in the amount of $30,000 to reduce the net levy requirement. n) That planned expenditures related to General Operations (Account series xx-xx-3xxx-xxxx-xxxx) be decreased in the amount of $70,000 to reduce the net levy requirement. o) That planned expenditures related to lease property/equipment (Account series xx-xx-xxxx-xxxx-6003) be decreased in the amount of $25,000 to reduce the net levy requirement. p) That $75,000 of the funds included in the Contingencies Reserve be applied to smooth the impact of the increased benefit costs included in the 2014 Business Plan with an equivalent decrease in the net levy requirement." 2. Adding the following to paragraph 2: "f) That the County of Simcoe tax-supported operating gross operating grant request with a preliminary base budget of $22,160,000 be reduced by $50,000 to be managed by anticipated in-year savings."
Moved by Councillor, M. Prowse, seconded by Councillor, J. Brassard
Carried
That Section "A" of the General Committee Report dated January 20, 2014, now circulated be received. 14-G-013 TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT DATED JANUARY 14, 2014 Attachments: 140114 Transportation and Economic Development Committee.pdf
Moved by Councillor A. Khan, seconded by Councillor B. Jackson
Carried
That Section "B" of the General Committee Report dated January 20, 2014, now circulated be adopted. 14-G-014 POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF RED LIGHT CAMERAS
Moved by Councillor A. Khan, seconded by Councillor B. Jackson
Carried
That Section "C" of the General Committee Report dated January 20, 2014, now circulated be adopted. 14-G-015 PARKING RATE REVIEW - PARKING ALONG THE WATERFRONT AND EVENING PARKING Attachments: RPF003-13 131209.pdf Parking Services Rate Review Report Presentation - Parking Strategy.pdf
Moved by Councillor A. Khan, seconded by Councillor B. Jackson
Carried
That motion 14-G-017 of Section “E” of the General Committee Report dated January 20, 2014 be amended by adding the following to paragraph 9 d): “9. d) That the following project(s) be added to the 2014 Capital Plan: Project Extension of the sidewalk on Edgehill Drive from Jagges Drive to City of Barrie Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final January 27, 2014 Ferndale Drive Financial Impact Gross = $70,000 Tax Capital Res. = $70,000”
Moved by Councillor P. Silveira, seconded by Councillor A. Nuttall
Carried
That motion 14-G-017 of Section “E” of the General Committee Report dated January 20, 2014 be amended by: City of Barrie Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final January 27, 2014 1. Adding the following to paragraph 1: “q) That the net levy requirement be decreased by $200,000 to reflect an increase in investment income 2. Adding the following new paragraph: “26 That staff pursue a more aggressive investment strategy for cash balances for the Corporation, and that the budget target for investment income be increased by $200,000. Councillor, A. Nuttall declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter as he is employed by a local Financial Institution. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on the matter. He left his chair at the Council table.
Moved by Mayor J. Lehman, seconded by Councillor J. Brassard
Carried
That motion 14-G-017 of Section “E” of the General Committee Report dated January 20, 2014 be amended by adding the following paragraphs: “27 That a service review of the Building and By-Law Services Department be conducted to identify efficiencies and service improvements, with the service review process directed by the Chief Administrative Officer utilizing a “ground-up” or internal approach such as the process used in 2013 by the Barrie Police Service and the review address the focus of enforcement activities within by -law services, including engagement with Council. 28. That a service review of the Purchasing and Accounting branches of the Finance Department be conducted in 2014, to identify efficiencies and service improvements with the service review process directed by the Chief Administrative Officer. 29. That the CAO and General Manager of Community and Corporate Services review the timeliness and process used to provide information and respond to Council’s budget direction regarding use of legacy reserves, and report back to General Committee on improvements to reporting.”
Moved by Mayor J. Lehman, seconded by Councillor J. Brassard
Carried
That Section "A" of the General Committee Report dated January 27, 2014, now circulated be received. 14-G-018 LITIGATION AND SOLICITOR-CLIENT ADVICE MATTER - APPEAL OF BY-LAW 2013-132 (LGL002-14) (File: L01-30) Mayor Lehman declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter, as his family owns property in the area. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on the matter. He left the Council Chamber.
Moved by Councillor J. Brassard, seconded by Councillor B. Jackson
Carried
That Section "B" of the General Committee Report dated January 27, 2014, now circulated be adopted. 14-G-019 LITIGATION AND SOLICITOR-CLIENT ADVICE MATTER - APPEAL OF BY-LAW 2013-132 (LGL002-14) (File: L01-30) City of Barrie Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final January 27, 2014 Mayor Lehman declared a potential pecuinary interest on the foregoing matter, as his family owns property in the area. He did not participate in the discussion or vote on the matter. He left the Council Chamber.
Moved by Councillor J. Brassard, seconded by Councillor B. Jackson
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce the following Bills and these Bills be read a first, second and third time this day and finally passed: By-law Bill #012 2014-011 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to authorize an extension agreement with a land owner extending the period of time in which the cancellation price for a tax arrears certificate is to be paid. ( 13-G-266) (Extension Tax Arrears Agreement - 518, 520 and 524 Tiffin Street) (FIN015-13) (File: F00). Attachments: Bill 012.pdf By-law Bill #013 2014-012 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to acquire Part Block C (By Judges Order SC246802) Plan 51M-495, being Parts 1 & 2, Plan 51R35239, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, being all of PIN 58730-0305(LT) from Vector Financial Services Limited for municipal purposes. (13-G-205) City of Barrie Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final January 27, 2014 (Vector Financial Services Limited - 250 Mapleview Drive West ) (BDD006-13) (File: L15) Attachments: Bill 013.pdf By-law Bill #014 2014-013 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to acquire Part Lot 5, Con 12, being Part 2, Plan 51R34106 and Part 4, Plan 51R32403, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe from Andrea Higgins and Brian Wayne Higgins and to establish same as part of the municipal highway system. ( 05-G-338) (Andrea Higgins and Brian Wayne Higgins) (CLK005-05) (File: L07-719) Attachments: Bill 014.pdf By-law Bill #015 2014-014 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to accept the
Moved by Councillor A. Khan, seconded by Councillor B. Jackson
Carried Unanimously
That leave be granted to introduce the following Bill and this Bill be read a first, second and third time this day and finally passed: By-law Bill #016 2014-015 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 27th day of January, 2014. Attachments: Bill 016.pdf
Moved by Councillor A. Khan, seconded by Councillor B. Jackson
Carried Unanimously
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Moved by Councillor A. Nuttall, seconded by Councillor B. Jackson