CITY OF ORILLIA Regular Council Meeting Monday, September 16, 2019 - 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, Orillia City Centre A G E N D A Infrared hearing aids are available on the east wall at the back of the Council Chamber. Page Call to Order O Canada Moment of Silence Approval of Agenda Disclosure of Interest Presentation Deputations 7 - 34 1. Stan Mathewson will be present to discuss Sustainable Orillia's 2020 Budget request. Minutes - August 15, 2019 Regular Council Meeting Correspondence Reports 35 - 36 1. Report Number 2019-10 of Council Committee. 1. THAT as recommended in Report CD-19-14 dated August 26, 2019 from the Clerk's Department, the appeal process set out in Chapter 834 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Clean and Clear be repealed. 2. THAT as recommended in Report ED-19-15 dated August 28, 2019 from the Economic Development Department, staff be directed to work with a consultant to prepare an economic impact study of the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on the Orillia area, with a focus on the economic impact Page 1 of 67 Page on the downtown core; AND THAT $40,000 be appropriated from the Operating Contingency Budget to prepare the economic impact study. 3. THAT as recommended in Report WWG-19-04 dated September 3, 2019 from the Economic Development Department, an additional $6,500 be approved and funded from the Land Acquisition Reserve for reference plans and survey work related to the Waterfront Redevelopment Project. 4. THAT Report TREAS-2019-G07 dated September 3, 2019 from the Treasury Department regarding the Semi-Annual Statement of Expenses for Members of Council from January 1 to June 30, 2019 be received as information. 5. THAT Report DSE-19-32 dated August 19, 2019 from the Development Services and Engineering Department regarding a summary of the proposed changes to the Provincial Policy Statement directing land use planning in Ontario be received as information. 6. THAT as recommended in Report CCTD-19-07 dated September 3, 2019 from the Chief Administrative Office, Policy 4.1.10.1. - Municipal Accommodation Tax - City Use be adopted as set out in Schedule "A" of the report; AND THAT a Tourism Reserve Fund be established as per Policy 4.1.10.1. - Municipal Accommodation Tax - City Use; AND THAT staff report back during the 2020 Budget deliberations regarding the use of the Municipal Accommodation Tax funds in accordance with Policy 4.1.10.1. - Municipal Accommodation Tax - City Use. 7. THAT, further to Report PRCD-19-07 dated September 3, 2019 from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, the West Orillia Park Capital Project Budget be increased by $338,190, to include the following provisional items: - a Splash Pad - an Upgraded Shade Structure AND THAT the increase be funded as $57,110 from the Capital Contingency Reserve and $281,080 from the Development Charges Reserve; AND THAT Pine Valley Corporation be awarded the contract for the West Orillia Park for the sum of $3,133,190; AND THAT the naming of the park be referred to the Recreation Advisory Committee for review and report back to Council. Page 2 of 67 Page 8. THAT staff, in consultation with the Environmental Advisory Committee and Bee City Working Group, be directed to prepare a report with respect to the following: The options, logistics and potential costs associated with building additional pollinator gardens; AND THAT the report explore educational opportunities to promote the creation and preservation of pollinator habitats. THAT Report Number 2019-10 of Council Committee, now before Council, be adopted. Motions Notice of Motion 37 - 38 1. Mayor Clarke hereby gives notice that he intends to introduce the following motion: "THAT as recommended in Report MC-19-10 dated August 28, 2019 from Mayor Clarke, Council approve free parking in Municipal Parking Lots 6 and 9 between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 for the Opioids and Other Drugs in Our Community Forum taking place in the Council Chamber of the Orillia City Centre." a) Report - Mayor Clarke. 39 - 43 2. Councillor Cipolla hereby gives notice that he intends to introduce the following motion: "WHEREAS the proliferation of gun-related crime in the Province of Ontario has dominated recent media coverage; AND WHEREAS guns and gun violence has become a growing concern for Ontarians and Canadians; AND WHEREAS gangs are targeting and enticing youth to perform criminal acts; AND WHEREAS guns are the weapon of choice for youth gangs to exude power and resort to brazen criminal acts; AND WHEREAS drug market participation also facilitates firearm involvement; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Premier of Ontario Page 3 of 67 Page be requested to call on all levels of government to collaborate with police services to reintroduce and withstand efforts to effectively address the issues associated with gun violence and gangs; AND FURTHER THAT the Premier of Ontario is encouraged to consider intervention efforts such as support for children and families at risk for gun violence, as well as programs to assist children to succeed in school, recreational opportunities, drug rehabilitation programs, and training/work opportunities to counter the culture of gun-related violence; AND FURTHER THAT the Premier of Ontario be requested to call on the Federal Government to implement a mandatory minimum sentence for firearm trafficking; AND FURTHER THAT the Premier of Ontario be requested to call on the Federal Government to implement a mandatory minimum sentence of five (5) years for the possession of an illegal firearm; AND FURTHER THAT the Premier of Ontario be requested to call on the Federal Government to implement a mandatory minimum sentence of seven (7) to ten (10) years for use of a firearm during an offence; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Andrea Horwath, MPP, Leader of the Official Opposition; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Jill Dunlop, MPP, Simcoe North; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario Association of Police Services Board members and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for their endorsement; AND FURTHER THAT the Ontario Provincial Police, the Ontario Provincial Police Association and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police be requested to support the resolution; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. John Tory, Mayor of Toronto. Page 4 of 67 Page a) Report - Councillor Cipolla. 45 - 50 3. Councillor Lauer hereby gives notice that he intends to introduce the following motion: "THAT as recommended in Report MC-19-11 dated September 10, 2019 from Councillor Lauer, staff be authorized to work with the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Canadian National Railway to obtain a Quitclaim deed for the bridge abutment on the City side of the Atherley Narrows; AND THAT staff offer to assist Ramara Township to obtain a Quitclaim deed for the bridge abutment on Ramara’s side of the Atherley Narrows; AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a Capital Budget request for the swing bridge historical documentation and swing bridge removal for consideration as part of the 2020 Budget process." a) Report - Councillor Lauer. Deputation Motions Consent Agenda 51 - 54 1. Minister of Infrastructure - re Launch of the Community Culture and Recreation stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). File: A16-MEI Recommendation: Receive as information. Copy to Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. 55 - 63 2. Orillia Museum of Art and History - re 2nd Quarterly Report for 2019. File: A01- MUS Recommendation: Receive as information. Copy to Treasury Department. 65 3. Rural Ontario Municipal Association - re 2020 ROMA Conference, January 19 - 21, 2020. File: A04-GEN Recommendation: Receive as information. 67 4. Elizabeth Hutt - re Resignation from the Orillia Public Library Board. File: C13- APP Page 5 of 67 Page Recommendation: That the following resolution be passed: "THAT the resignation of Elizabeth Hutt as a member of the Orillia Public Library Board is hereby accepted with regret and the Mayor be instructed to thank Ms. Hutt for her valuable contribution to the municipality while serving as a member of the Board; AND THAT the matter of a replacement be referred to the Boards and Committees Selection Panel." By-laws 2019-94 A By-law to accept and dedicate a road widening (Part 1 on Plan 51R- 42084) to the Corporation of the City of Orillia on West Street South and to accept a transfer of easement for municipal access over 425 West Street South. This By-law accepts a 3m wide road widening and blanket easement for municipal access as a condition of a Development Agreement in accordance with the CIP memo dated September 6, 2019 from the Development Services and Engineering Department. 2019-95 Amendment Number 115 to Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law Number 2007-55, as amended - 400 Lucy Lane and 425 West Street South. This by-law amends the Traffic and Parking Regulation By-law to designate two (2) accessible parking spaces at 400 Lucy Lane and one (1) accessible parking space at 425 West Street South as set out in the CIP memo dated August 21, 2019 from the Clerk’s Department. 2019-96 A By-law to amend Chapter 834 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code - Clean and Clear.