Minutes

Council

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 9:00 AM

Council Chamber

Chair: Gerry Marshall

Council Present: Warden Gerry Marshall, Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall, Councillor Don Allen, Councillor Nina Bifolchi, Councillor Mike Burkett, Councillor Barry Burton, Councillor Basil Clarke, Alternate Member Jack Contin, Councillor Sandra Cooper, Councillor George Cornell, Councillor Judith Cox, Councillor Lynn Dollin, Councillor Anita Dubeau, Councillor Bill French, Alternate Member Cindy Hastings, Councillor Ralph Hough, Councillor Donna Jebb, Councillor Rob Keffer, Councillor James Leduc, Councillor Doug Little, Councillor Sandie Macdonald, Councillor Rick Milne, Councillor John O'Donnell, Councillor David Ritchie, Councillor Brian Saunderson, Councillor Mary Small Brett, Councillor Brian Smith, Councillor Scott Warnock, and Councillor Gord Wauchope

Council Absent: Councillor Harry Hughes, Councillor Gord McKay, Councillor Mike Ross, Councillor Chris Vanderkruys, and Councillor Steffen Walma

Staff Present: Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer, John Daly, County Clerk, Greg Bishop, General Manager of Social and Community Services, Debbie Korolnek, General Manager of Engineering/Planning and Environment, Jane Sinclair, General Manager of Health and Emergency Services, and Trevor Wilcox, General Manager of Corporate Performance

1. National Anthem

Councillor Scott Warnock led the singing of O'Canada.

2. A Moment of Private Contemplation

Warden Gerry Marshall asked those in attendance to take a moment for private contemplation.

3. Calling of the Roll

The Clerk called the roll.

4. Approval of Agenda

Resolution 2018-51

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Moved by: Councillor Sandra Cooper Seconded by: Councillor Barry Burton

That the agenda for the April 10, 2018 meeting of Council be approved as circulated.

CARRIED

5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations made.

6. Presentations and Deputations

There were no items for this portion of the meeting.

7. Consent Agenda

9 - 10 Warden's Communications and Petitions - March 27, 2018 - April 9, 2018 Warden's Communications and Petitions - March 27, 2018 - April 9, 2018

Resolution 2018-52

Moved by: Councillor Judith Cox Seconded by: Councillor David Ritchie

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

Warden's Communications and Petitions - March 27, 2018 - April 9, 2018

CARRIED

8. Adoption of Minutes

11 - 17 8.1. County Council - Minutes - March 27, 2018 Council - 27 Mar 2018 - Minutes - Html

19 - 31 8.2. Committee of the Whole - Report - March 27, 2018 (See also Agenda Item 9., below) Committee of the Whole - 27 Mar 2018 - Minutes - Html

Resolution 2018-53

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Moved by: Councillor Sandra Cooper Seconded by: Councillor Lynn Dollin

That the following minutes of Council meetings be confirmed and adopted as circulated:

• County Council - Minutes - March 27, 2018

• Committee of the Whole - Report - March 27, 2018

CARRIED

9. Presentation and Consideration of Report - Committee of the Whole

9.1. Committee of the Whole - Report - Performance Management - March 27, 2018 (See also Agenda Item 13.1, below)

Resolution 2018-54

Moved by: Councillor Basil Clarke Seconded by: Councillor Barry Burton

That the recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated March 27, 2018 related to Performance Management matters, be approved with the exception of the Confidential Item and Recommendation CCW 116A-18 (CCW 18-115 - 2018 Tax Ratios and Tax Rates).

CARRIED

CCW 18-115 - 2018 Tax Ratios and Tax Rates

Resolution 2018-55A

Moved by: Councillor Basil Clarke Seconded by: Councillor Barry Burton

That Item CCW 18-115, dated March 27, 2018 regarding Property Tax Ratios and tax rates, be received; and

That following 2018 property tax ratios and tax rates, be approved:

• That a multi-residential class ratio reduction as outlined in Item CCW 18-115 (Multi-residential ratio change #1); and

• That an industrial class ratio reduction with vacant and excess sub-class discounts at 30% as outlined in Item CCW 18-115 (Industrial ratio change #2); and

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• That the remaining current 2017 tax ratios and the tax rate reduction for 2018 (outlined in table 5).

That the necessary by-law be presented to County Council adopt the 2018 tax ratios and rates, as generally outlined in Item CCW 18-115.

The following amendment to the main motion (Resolution No. 2018-55A).

Resolution 2018-55B

Moved by: Councillor Rob Keffer Seconded by: Councillor James Leduc

That the reduction to the industrial class ratio as depicted in Table 2 be deleted; and

That the vacant and excess sub-class discounts remain at 30%; and

That the by-law regarding tax rates and ratios be referred back to staff for amendment.

Councillor Leduc requested a recorded vote.

Upon the question of Resolution No. 2018-55B, it was DEFEATED on a recorded vote as follows:

YEAS: Councillors Don Allen (4), Bill French (4), Rob Keffer (6), and James

Leduc (5) - TOTAL - 19

NAYS: Councillors Gerry Marshall (2), Terry Dowdall (3), Nina Bifolchi (5), Mike Burkett (4), Barry Burton (3), Basil Clarke (3), Jack Contin (4), Sandra Cooper (5), George Cornell (5), Judith Cox (3), Lynn Dollin (6), Anita Dubeau (2), Cindy Hastings (4), Ralph Hough (4), Donna Jebb (6), Doug Little (2), Sandie Macdonald (3), Rick Milne (6), John O'Donnell (3), David Ritchie (2), Brian Saunderson (4), Mary Small Brett (2), Brian Smith (5), Scott Warnock (3), and Gord Wauchope (7) - TOTAL - 96

The following amendment to the main motion (Resolution No. 2018-55A) was proposed.

Resolution 2018-55C

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Moved by: Councillor Bill French Seconded by: Councillor David Ritchie

That the 2018 tax ratios be adjusted to reflect a reduction in the farm tax ratio to 0.23.

Councillor French requested a recorded vote.

Upon the question of Resolution No. 2018-55C, it was DEFEATED on a recorded vote as follows:

YEAS: Councillors Gerry Marshall (2), Don Allen (4), Jack Contin (4), Bill French (4), Donna Jebb (6), Rob Keffer (6), James Leduc (5), Rick Milne (6), David Ritchie (2), Brian Smith (5), and Scott Warnock (3) - TOTAL - 47

NAYS: Councillors Terry Dowdall (3), Nina Bifolchi (5), Mike Burkett (4), Barry Burton (3), Basil Clarke (3), Sandra Cooper (5), George Cornell (5), Judith Cox (3), Lynn Dollin (6), Anita Dubeau (2), Cindy Hastings (4), Ralph Hough (4), Doug Little (2), Sandie Macdonald (3), John O'Donnell (3), Brian Saunderson (4), Mary Small Brett (2), and Gord Wauchope (7) - TOTAL - 68

The main motion (Resolution No. 2018-55A), as presented, was voted upon and CARRIED.

9.2. Committee of the Whole - Report - Human Services - March 27, 2018

Resolution 2018-56

Moved by: Councillor Judith Cox Seconded by: Councillor Basil Clarke

That the recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated March 27, 2018 related to Human Services matters, be approved.

CARRIED

9.3. Committee of the Whole - Report - Corporate Services - March 27, 2018

Resolution 2018-57

Moved by: Councillor Doug Little Seconded by: Councillor Nina Bifolchi

That the recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated March 27, 2018 related to Corporate Services

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matters, be approved.

CARRIED

10. Presentation and Consideration of Report - County Officers

There were no items for this portion of the meeting.

11. Motions of Which Notice Has Been Given

There were no items for this portion of the meeting.

12. Notices of Motion

There were no items for this portion of the meeting.

13. Presentation and Consideration of Confidential Matters

A closed session was not held as Council members did not require any further information or clarification with respect to the Confidential Item.

13.1. Confidential matters regarding labour relations or employee negotiations (Human Resources).

Resolution 2018-58

Moved by: Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall Seconded by: Councillor Sandie Macdonald

That the recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Confidential Report dated March 27, 2018 related to the Performance Management matters, be approved.

CARRIED

14. Consideration of Bills

33 - 37 Bill No. 19 - A By-law to Establish County Rates and Tax Ratios for the Year 2018. Bill No. 19

Resolution 2018-59

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Moved by: Councillor Doug Little Seconded by: Councillor Nina Bifolchi

That Bill No. 19 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.

CARRIED

15. Announcements

Councillor Warnock extended an invite to the Oakwood Community Centre in Victoria Harbour on Friday, May 11, 2018 for the 3rd annual Tay Township fundraising dinner for the Wye Marsh Centre.

Councillor French reminded Council of the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival taking place Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Councillor Smith acknowledged members of the Wasaga Beach Council who were in attendance in the Council Chamber gallery, including Alternate County Councillor Bonnie Smith.

Councillor Cornell recognized Alternate County Councillor Cindy Hastings who was in attendance at today's meetings, as a result of Councillor Walma's absence.

Councillor Dollin noted that Minister Peter Milczyn, Ministry of Housing would be making an announcement on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 regarding housing.

Councillor Dollin announced that the Town of Innisfil received the 2018 J. Robert Havlick Award for Innovation in Local Government for its "on-demand" transit system.

16. Confirmation By-law

39 16.1. Bill No. 20 – A By-law to Confirm Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe at its Meeting held on April 10, 2018. Bill No. 20

Resolution 2018-60

Moved by: Councillor Doug Little Seconded by: Councillor Nina Bifolchi

That Bill No. 20 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.

CARRIED

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17. Adjournment

Resolution 2018-61

Moved by: Councillor Ralph Hough Seconded by: Councillor Nina Bifolchi

That the April 10, 2018 meeting of County Council be adjourned at 9:53 a.m.

CARRIED

THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING ARE NOT A FINAL DOCUMENT OF THE CORPORATION UNTIL ADOPTED BY COUNCIL.

Warden

County Clerk

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Warden Marshall extends his sincere appreciation to all Councillors who represented him at various events. Please note, the above list is a summary of highlights of Warden attended events and does not reflect the full scope of the duties and responsibilities performed by the

Warden throughout the month.

COUNTY OF SIMCOE WARDEN’S COMMUNICATIONS

March 27, 2018 – April 9, 2018

The following is a list of activities that Warden and/or

Deputy Warden attended on behalf of the County.

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting

County of Simcoe Administration Centre

Midhurst, ON

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Simcoe County Hospital Alliance (SCHA) Funding

Announcement & Cheque Presentation

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Media Interviews regarding Hospital Funding and

Organics Marketing Program

Midhurst, ON

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Health System Improvement Discussion

Georgian Bay General Hospital

Midland, ON

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Barrie-Simcoe Emergency Services Campus Signing

Ceremony

Barrie, ON

Thursday, March 29, 2018 Municipal Advisory Table Meeting

North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration

Network (NSM LHIN)

Orillia, ON

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Media Interview The Peak

Collingwood, ON

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 County Services Funding Agreement

Orillia City Hall

Orillia, ON

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Warden Marshall extends his sincere appreciation to all Councillors who represented him at various events. Please note, the above list is a summary of highlights of Warden attended events and does not reflect the full scope of the duties and responsibilities performed by the

Warden throughout the month.

COUNTY OF SIMCOE WARDEN’S COMMUNICATIONS

March 27, 2018 – April 9, 2018

Tuesday, April 4, 2018 Advanced Technology, Innovation & Research Centre

Hard Hat Tour

Georgian College

Barrie, ON

Thursday, April 5, 2018 Warden Media Interview - Rogers

County of Simcoe Administration Centre

Midhurst, ON

Thursday, April 5, 2018 21st Annual South Simcoe Business

Excellence Awards

Drysdale’s Tree Farm

Egbert, ON

Friday, April 6, 2018 Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus (WOWC) Meeting

Middlesex County Administrative Building

London, ON

Monday, April 9, 2018 Waypoint Community Leaders Forum

Penetanguishene Campus Administration Building

Penetanguishene, ON

Recent Proclamations Issued by the Warden April 23 to May 4, 2018 – #ItStartsHere Weeks

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MinutesCouncil

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 9:00 AMCouncil Chamber

Chair: Gerry Marshall

Council Present: Warden Gerry Marshall, Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall, Councillor Don Allen, Councillor Nina Bifolchi, Councillor Mike Burkett, Councillor Basil Clarke, Councillor Sandra Cooper, Councillor Judith Cox, Councillor Lynn Dollin, Councillor Anita Dubeau, Councillor Bill French, Councillor Ralph Hough, Councillor Harry Hughes, Councillor Rob Keffer, Councillor James Leduc, Councillor Doug Little, Councillor Sandie Macdonald, Councillor Gord McKay, Councillor John O'Donnell, Councillor David Ritchie, Councillor Mike Ross, Councillor Brian Saunderson, Councillor Mary Small Brett, Councillor Brian Smith, Councillor Chris Vanderkruys, Councillor Steffen Walma, Councillor Scott Warnock, and Alternate Member Paul WhitesideCouncil Absent: Councillor Barry Burton, Councillor George Cornell, Councillor Rick Milne, and Councillor Gord WauchopeStaff Present: Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer, John Daly, County Clerk, Greg Bishop, General Manager of Social and Community Services, Debbie Korolnek, General Manager of Engineering/Planning and Environment, Jane Sinclair, General Manager of Health and Emergency Services, Trevor Wilcox, General Manager of Corporate Performance, and Amanda Flynn, Deputy Clerk

1. National Anthem

Councillor Scott Warnock led the signing of O'Canada.

2. A Moment of Private Contemplation

Warden Gerry Marshall asked those in attendance to take a moment for private contemplation.

3. Calling of the Roll

The Clerk called the roll.

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4. Approval of Agenda

Resolution 2018-41

Moved by: Councillor Sandra Cooper Seconded by: Councillor Chris Vanderkruys

That the agenda for the March 27, 2018 meeting of Council be approved as circulated.

CARRIED

5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest There were no declarations made.

6. Presentations and Deputations

There were no items for this portion of the meeting.

7. Consent Agenda

Warden's Communications and Petitions - March 14, 2018 - March 27,

2018 Warden's Communications and Petitions - March 14, 2018 - March 27, 2018

Resolution 2018-42

Moved by: Councillor Judith Cox Seconded by: Councillor Don Allen

That the following Consent Agenda Item, having been given due consideration, be received for information: Warden's Communications and Petitions - March 14, 2018 - March 27, 2018

CARRIED

8. Adoption of Minutes

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8.1. County Council - Minutes - March 13, 2018 Council - 13 Mar 2018 - Minutes - Html

8.2. Committee of the Whole - Report - March 13, 2018 (See Agenda Item

No. 9.1., below)

8.3. Committee of the Whole - Confidential Report - March 13, 2018 (See

Confidential Report 13.1., below)

Resolution 2018-43

Moved by: Councillor Sandra Cooper Seconded by: Councillor Scott Warnock

That the following minutes of Council meetings be confirmed and adopted as circulated:

County Council - Minutes - March 13, 2018 Committee of the Whole - Report - March 13, 2018 Committee of the Whole - Confidential Report - March 13,

2018CARRIED

9. Presentation and Consideration of Report - Committee of the Whole

9.1. Committee of the Whole - Report - March 13, 2018

Committee of the Whole - 13 Mar 2018 - Minutes - Html

9.2. Committee of the Whole - Report - Performance Management - March

13, 2018

Resolution 2018-44

Moved by: Councillor Basil Clarke Seconded by: Councillor Chris Vanderkruys

That the recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated March 13, 2018 related to Performance Management matters, be approved.

CARRIED

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9.3. Committee of the Whole - Report - Human Services - March 13, 2018

Resolution 2018-45

Moved by: Councillor Judith Cox Seconded by: Councillor Don Allen

That the recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated March 13, 2018 related to Human Services matters, be approved.

CARRIED 9.4. Committee of the Whole - Report - Corporate Services - March 13,

2018

Resolution 2018-46

Moved by: Councillor Doug Little Seconded by: Councillor Nina Bifolchi

That the recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Report dated March 13, 2018 related to Corporate Services matters, be approved with the exception of the Delegated Authority and Confidential Items.

CARRIED

10. Presentation and Consideration of Report - County Officers There were no items for this portion of the meeting.

11. Motions of Which Notice Has Been Given

There were no items for this portion of the meeting.

12. Notices of Motion

There were no items for this portion of the meeting.

13. Presentation and Consideration of Confidential Matters

After briefly deliberating the nature of the advice and recommendations contained in the closed session staff reports published to their agenda,

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members opted not to further deliberate in closed session as the members did not require additional information or clarification with respect to the confidential items, and the recommendations contained therein. As a result, members adopted a public recommendation that approved the closed session advice and recommendations.

13.1. Committee of the Whole - Confidential Report - March 13, 2018

Moved by: Councillor Chris Vanderkruys Seconded by: Councillor Lynn Dollin

That the recommendations contained within the Committee of the Whole Confidential Report dated March 13, 2018 related to the Corporate Services matters, be approved.

CARRIED

14. Consideration of Bills

By-law No. 6730 - A By-law to authorize the Warden and County Clerk

to enter into a Development Agreement with Simcoe County District School Board to provide D4 clearance for the proposed development in the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio. (Item CCW 18-090), Bill No. 17Schedule 1 to Bill No. 17

Resolution 2018-48

Moved by: Councillor Doug Little Seconded by: Alternate Member Paul Whiteside

That Bill No. 17 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.

CARRIED

15. Announcements Councillor Macdonald congratulated Deputy Warden Dowdall on his nomination for the Simcoe-Grey riding association. Councillor Cooper recognized Councillor Tim Fryer who has been named as

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an Alternate Member for the Town of Collingwood in attendance in the Council Chamber gallery. Warden Marshall recognized Councillor Sylvia Bray from the Town of Wasaga Beach in attendance in the Council Chamber gallery. Councillor McKay recognized Councillor Jack Contin who has been named an Alternate Member for the Town of Midland in attendance in the Council Chamber gallery. Councillor French announced the Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival taking place Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Elmvale. Councillor Smith announced the Easter Egg Hunt to place on March 31, 2018 at the RecPlex in Wasaga Beach. Councillor Warnock announced Victoria Harbour Lions Club 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt to take place on March 31, 2018 in Victoria Harbour. Councillor Warnock announced that he and his wife welcomed the arrival of their first grandchild into the world. Warden Marshall announced the cheque presentation regarding the funding contribution to the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance will take place following County Council in the Atrium.

16. Confirmation By-law

16.1. By-law No. 6731 - A By-law to Confirm Proceedings of the Council of

the Corporation of the County of Simcoe at its Meeting held on the March 27, 2018. Bill No. 18

Resolution 2018-49

Moved by: Councillor Doug Little Seconded by: Alternate Member Paul Whiteside

That Bill No. 18 be enacted as a By-law of the County of Simcoe.

CARRIED

17. Adjournment

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Resolution 2018-50

Moved by: Councillor Ralph Hough Seconded by: Alternate Member Paul Whiteside

That the March 27, 2018 meeting of County Council be adjourned at 9:15 a.m.

CARRIED THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING ARE NOT A FINAL

DOCUMENT OF THE CORPORATION UNTIL ADOPTED BY COUNCIL.

Warden

County Clerk

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ReportCommittee of the Whole

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 9:30 AMCouncil Chamber

Chair: Gerry Marshall

Present: Warden Gerry Marshall, Councillor Don Allen, Councillor Nina Bifolchi, Councillor Mike Burkett, Councillor Basil Clarke, Councillor Sandra Cooper, Councillor Judith Cox, Councillor Lynn Dollin, Deputy Warden Terry Dowdall, Councillor Anita Dubeau, Councillor Bill French, Councillor Ralph Hough, Councillor Harry Hughes, Councillor Rob Keffer, Councillor James Leduc, Councillor Doug Little, Councillor Sandie Macdonald, Councillor Gord McKay, Councillor John O'Donnell, Councillor David Ritchie, Councillor Mike Ross, Councillor Mary Small Brett, Councillor Brian Smith, Councillor Steffen Walma, Councillor Scott Warnock, Alternate Member Paul Whiteside, City of Orillia, Councillor Jeff Clark, City of Orillia, Mayor Steve Clarke, City of Barrie, Councillor Barry Ward, Member Ian Chadwick, Member Sheila Craig, and Member David SneddenAbsent: Councillor Barry Burton, Councillor George Cornell, Councillor Rick Milne, Councillor Brian Saunderson, Councillor Chris Vanderkruys, Councillor Gord Wauchope, City of Orillia, Councillor Mason Ainsworth, City of Barrie, Councillor Arif Khan, City of Barrie, Mayor Jeff Lehman, and City of Barrie, Councillor Rose RomitaStaff Present: Mark Aitken, Chief Administrative Officer, John Daly, County Clerk, Trevor Wilcox, General Manager of Corporate Performance, Greg Bishop, General Manager of Social and Community Services, Debbie Korolnek, General Manager of Engineering/Planning and Environment, Jane Sinclair, General Manager of Health and Emergency Services, and Amanda Flynn, Deputy Clerk

1. Call to Order

The Warden called the meeting to order at 9:53 a.m.

2. Approval of the Agenda

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Resolution CCW-98-18

Moved by: Councillor Bill FrenchSeconded by: Councillor Anita Dubeau

That the agenda for the March 27, 2018 meeting of the Council Committee of the Whole be approved as circulated.

CARRIED

3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest There were no declarations made.

4. Presentations and Delegations - All Sections

4.1 Simcoe County Hospital Alliance (See Agenda Item 9.3, below)

Pat Campbell, Chair of the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance and President and CEO of Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital gave a presentation entitled, "Caring for our Growing Communities...Together". Simcoe County Alliance Presentation - March 27, 2018

4.2 Ben Le Fort on behalf of the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture

regarding Reduction of Farm Property Tax Rate Ben Le Fort, Senior Policy Analyst for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and Jim Partridge from the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture gave a presentation on behalf of the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture regarding Farm Assessments and Taxes. Ontario Federation of Agriculture - March 27, 2018

4.3 Peter Frise, Municipal Tax Equity regarding Tax Rates and Ratios

(See Agenda Item 15.2, below) Peter Frise from Municipal Tax Equity gave a presentation regarding Tax Rates and Ratios. MTE Presentation - March 27, 2018

5. Performance Management - Archives

Warden Marshall appointed Councillor Basil Clarke to preside over the Archives,

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Library and Museum items. 5.1 CCW 18-113 - Archives Operations in January and February, 2018

CCW 18-113

Recommendation CCW-99-18

Moved by: Member Ian ChadwickSeconded by: Member David Snedden

That Item CCW 18-113, dated March 27, 2018, regarding Archives operations in January and February, 2018, be received.

CARRIED

6. Performance Management - Library 6.1 CCW 18-075 - Library Activity Report for January and February, 2018

CCW 18-075Schedule 1 to CCW 18-075

Recommendation CCW-100-18

Moved by: Alternate Member Paul WhitesideSeconded by: Member Ian Chadwick

That Item CCW 18-075, dated March 27, 2018 regarding Library Activity for January and February 2018, be received.

CARRIED 6.2 CCW 18-076 - Library Co-Operative - New Horizons for Seniors

Funding Agreement CCW 18-076Schedule 1 to CCW 18-076

Recommendation CCW-101-18

Moved by: Councillor Sandie MacdonaldSeconded by: Member Sheila Craig

That Item CCW 18-076, dated March 27, 2018 regarding the New Horizons for Seniors Funding program, be received.

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CARRIED

7. Performance Management - Museum 7.1 CCW 18-093 - Objects for Deaccession from Simcoe County Museum

Collection CCW 18-093Schedule 1 to CCW 18-093

Recommendation CCW-102-18

Moved by: Member David SneddenSeconded by: Councillor John O'Donnell

That Item CCW 18-093, dated March 27, 2018 regarding the deaccession of objects from Simcoe County Museum collection, be received; and

That staff proceed with the deaccession of the identified objects in accordance with the Museum Collections Management policy.

CARRIED 7.2 CCW 18-094 - Museum Activity Report for January, February, 2018

CCW 18-094Schedule 1 to CCW 18-094

Recommendation CCW-103-18

Moved by: Member Ian ChadwickSeconded by: Councillor Mary Small Brett

That Item CCW 18-094, dated March 27, 2018 regarding Museum Activity for January and February, 2018, be received.

CARRIED 7.3 Report of the Museum Advisory Committee meeting held February 27,

2018 Museum Advisory Committee - 27 Feb 2018 - Minutes - Html

Recommendation CCW-104-18

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Moved by: Member Sheila CraigSeconded by: Member David Snedden

That the Report of the Museum Advisory Committee meeting held February 27, 2018, be adopted as presented and the recommendations contained therein, be approved.

CARRIED

Committee of the Whole recessed for lunch at 11:52 a.m. Committee of the Whole resumed at 12:03 p.m.

8. Human Services - Consent

Warden Marshall appointed Councillor Judith Cox to preside over the portion of the agenda related to Human Services.

Recommendation CCW-105-18

Moved by: Councillor Sandie MacdonaldSeconded by: Councillor Harry Hughes

That, except for Item 8.2, the following Consent Agenda Items, having been given due consideration, be received for information:

CARRIED 8.1 CCW 18-049 - Aging with Confidence - Ontario's Action Plan for

Seniors CCW 18-049Schedule 1 to CCW 18-049Schedule 2 to CCW 18-049

8.3 CCW 18-104 - French Health Network Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU) CCW 18-104Schedule 1 to CCW 18-104

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Matters Brought Forward for Consideration 8.2 CCW 18-067 - Simcoe Manor Redevelopment

CCW 18-067Schedule 1 to CCW 18-067

Recommendation CCW-106-18

Moved by: Councillor Scott WarnockSeconded by: Councillor David Ritchie

That item CCW 18-067, dated March 27, 2018 regarding an update on the Simcoe Manor Redevelopment, be received.

CARRIED

9. Human Services - Long Term Care 9.1 CCW 18-069 - Long-Term Care and Seniors Services Advocacy

CCW 18-069Schedule 1 to CCW 18-069Schedule 2 to CCW 18-069Schedule 3 to CCW 18-069Schedule 4 to CCW 18-069Schedule 5 to CCW 18-069

Recommendation CCW-107-18

Moved by: Councillor Brian SmithSeconded by: Councillor Scott Warnock

That Item CCW 18-069, dated March 27, 2018 regarding Long-Term Care and Seniors Services Advocacy, be received; and

That the Warden advocate for increased funding for Long-Term Care Homes.

CARRIED 9.2 CCW 18-106 - Simcoe County Hospice Alliance Update - 2017 Funding

Request CCW 18-106Schedule 1 to CCW 18-106

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Schedule 2 to CCW 18-106

Recommendation CCW-108-18

Moved by: Councillor Sandra CooperSeconded by: Councillor Sandie Macdonald

That the Simcoe County Hospice Alliance – 2017 Funding request, as outlined in Schedule 1 to Item CCW 18-106, be approved.

CARRIED 9.3 CCW 18-107 - Simcoe County Hospital Alliance Update (See Agenda

Item 4.1, above) CCW 18-107Schedule 1 to CCW 18-107Schedule 2 to CCW 18-107

Recommendation CCW-109-18

Moved by: Councillor Steffen WalmaSeconded by: Councillor Anita Dubeau

That the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance funding allocation for 2017 as outlined in Item CCW 18-107, dated March 27, 2018, be approved; and

That subject to the terms and conditions as outlined within Item CCW 18-107, that funding payments be made to the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health, and Southlake Regional Health Centre.

CARRIED

10. Human Services - Other Matters for Consideration 10.1 Report of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting held

March 16, 2018. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - 16 Mar 2018 - Minutes - Html

Recommendation CCW-110-18

Moved by: Councillor Scott WarnockSeconded by: Councillor Brian Smith

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That the Report of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting held March 16, 2018, be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

11. Human Services - Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board Meeting

11.1 Simcoe County Housing Corporation Agenda - March 27, 2018

Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board - 27 Mar 2018 - Agenda - Html

Resolution CCW-111-18

Moved by: Councillor Bill FrenchSeconded by: Councillor Sandra Cooper

That Council Committee of the Whole recess at 12:15 p.m. to convene a meeting of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation.

CARRIED

12. Corporate Services - Consent Warden Marshall appointed Councillor Doug Little to preside over the portion of the agenda related to Corporate Services.

12.1 Environmental Defence Inspiring Change correspondence, dated

March 5, 2018, regarding Cornerstone Responsible Aggregate Standard (Deferred from the March 13, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting) (See also Item 12.2) Environmental Defence Inspiring Change - March 5, 2018Environmental Defence Inspiring Change Cornerstone Standards Council

12.2 Gravel Watch Ontario correspondence dated November, 2017 and

June 8, 2017, concerns regarding Cornerstone Standards Council (CSC) Responsible Aggregate Standard and Certification System (See also Item 12.1) Gravel Watch Ontario - November 2017Gravel Watch Ontario - June 8, 2017

Recommendation CCW-112-18

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Moved by: Councillor Steffen WalmaSeconded by: Councillor Lynn Dollin

The consent agenda items 12.1 and 12.2, be referred to staff for a report.

CARRIED

13. Corporate Services - Forestry 13.1 CCW 18-084 - Special Permit Application to Remove Woodlands;

Currie Motors CCW 18-084Schedule 1 to CCW 18-084Schedule 2 to CCW 18-084

Recommendation CCW-113A-18

Moved by: Councillor Don AllenSeconded by: Councillor David Ritchie

That Item CCW 18-084, dated March 27, 2018 regarding a request for a Special Permit to remove woodlands under the Forest Conservation By-law 5635, be received; and

That a Special Permit be granted for 1093 Snow Valley Road, Township of Springwater, to remove approximately 5.5 hectares (13.6 acres) of woodlands, as generally outlined in Item CCW 18-084.

A motion to defer the main motion was presented.

Recommendation CCW-113B-18

Moved by: Councillor Harry HughesSeconded by: Warden Gerry Marshall

That Item CCW18-084, dated March 27, 2018 regarding a request for a Special Permit to remove woodlands under the Forest Conservation By-law 5635 be deferred until such time as the Township of Springwater obtains a site plan for the subject property.

DEFEATED

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The main motion as presented (Recommendation CCW-113A-18) was voted upon and CARRIED.

14. Corporate Services - Other Matters for Consideration

14.1 Report of the Economic Development Sub-Committee meeting held

March 13, 2018. Economic Development Sub-Committee - 13 Mar 2018 - Minutes - Html

Recommendation CCW-114-18

Moved by: Councillor Anita DubeauSeconded by: Councillor Judith Cox

That the Report of the Economic Development Sub-Committee meeting held March 13, 2018, be adopted as presented and the recommendations contained therein, be approved.

CARRIED

15. Performance Management - Finance Warden Marshall appointed Councillor Basil Clarke to preside over the portion of the agenda related to Performance Management.

15.1 CCW 18-114 - Vacant Unit Rebate and Sub-Class Treatment

CCW 18-114

Recommendation CCW-115-18

Moved by: Councillor Harry HughesSeconded by: Alternate Member Paul Whiteside

That Item CCW 18-114, dated March 27, 2018 regarding Vacant Unit rebate and sub-class treatment, be received; and

That staff engage stakeholders regarding the Vacant Unit Rebate Program as generally outlined in Item CCW 18-114.

CARRIED

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15.2 CCW 18-115 - 2018 Tax Ratios and Tax Rates (See Agenda Item 4.3, above) CCW 18-115

Recommendation CCW-116A-18

Moved by: Councillor Lynn DollinSeconded by: Councillor Sandie Macdonald

That Item CCW 18-115, dated March 27, 2018 regarding Property Tax Ratios and tax rates, be received; and

That following 2018 property tax ratios and tax rates, be approved:• That a multi-residential class ratio reduction as outlined in Item CCW 18-115 (Multi-residential ratio change #1); and• That an industrial class ratio reduction with vacant and excess sub-class discounts at 30% as outlined in Item CCW 18-115 (Industrial ratio change #2); and• That the remaining current 2017 tax ratios and the tax rate reduction for 2018 (outlined in table 5).That the necessary by-law be presented to County Council adopt the 2018 tax ratios and rates, as generally outlined in Item CCW 18-115.

An amendment to the main motion was presented.

Recommendation CCW-116B-18

Moved by: Councillor Bill FrenchSeconded by: Councillor Rob Keffer

That the 2018 tax ratios be adjusted to reflect a reduction in the farm tax ratio to .23.

DEFEATED

A second amendment to the main motion was presented.

Recommendation CCW-116C-18

Moved by: Councillor Rob KefferSeconded by: Councillor Bill French

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That there be no adjustment to the industrial tax ratio.

DEFEATED

The main motion (Recommendation CCW-116A-18), as presented, was voted upon and CARRIED.

16. Closed Session

After briefly deliberating the nature of the advice and recommendations contained in the closed session staff reports published to their agenda, members opted not to further deliberate in closed session as the members did not require additional information or clarification with respect to the confidential items, and the recommendations contained therein. As a result, members adopted a public recommendation that approved the closed session advice and recommendations.

Confidential matters regarding labour relations or employee

negotiations (Human Resources)

16.1 CCW 18-100 - Confidential matters regarding labour relations or

employee negotiations (Human Resources)

Recommendation CCW-117-18

Moved by: Councillor Sandra CooperSeconded by: Alternate Member Paul Whiteside

That the recommendations contained within Confidential Item CCW 18-100, dated March 27, 2018 regarding labour relations or employee negotiations, be approved.

CARRIED

17. Adjournment

Resolution CCW-118-18

Moved by: Councillor Sandie Macdonald

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Seconded by: Councillor Scott Warnock

That the March 27, 2018 Committee of the Whole meeting be adjourned at 1:07 p.m.

CARRIED

RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS COMMITTEE REPORT ARE NOT TO BE CONSIDERED THE FINAL DECISION OF THE CORPORATION UNTIL APPROVED BY SIMCOE COUNTY COUNCIL.

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Bill No. 19 BY-LAW NO.

OF

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE

A By-law to Establish County Rates and Tax Ratios for the Year 2018.

WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, provides for the method of assessment and the levying of property taxes by upper and lower-tier municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.A.31, as amended, establishes the classes of real property and methods of assessment, and provides for alterations to the Collector’s Roll; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, Sections 308(2)(5), provides that a set of tax ratios shall be established for every municipality and that an upper-tier municipality shall pass a by-law to establish the tax ratios for that year for the upper-tier municipality and its lower-tier municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, Section 308(7), provides that upper-tier municipalities shall establish a single tax ratio for each property class for the upper-tier and its lower-tier municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, Section 308(8) requires that the tax ratio for a property must be within the allowable range prescribed in the regulations for the property class; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, Section 289 provides that upper-tier municipalities shall prepare and adopt estimates for all sums required during the year for the purposes of the upper-tier municipality; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe adopted Resolution No. 2017-247, on November 28, 2017, which established the budget and adopted estimated expenditures of $510 million for the County of Simcoe for the year 2018;

AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, Section 311(2), provides that an upper-tier municipality shall pass a by-law, in each year, directing each lower-tier municipality to levy a separate tax rate, as specified in the by-law, on assessment in each property class in the lower-tier municipality rateable for upper-tier purposes; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, Section 311(13) provides that the amounts to be raised by each lower-tier municipality shall be paid to the County in instalments;

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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe enacts as follows: DEFINITIONS

1. In this by-law: a) “Lower-Tier municipalities” means those municipalities that are member

municipalities which form part of the County of Simcoe; b) “property classes” are as prescribed under the Assessment Act and include the

residential/farm property class and appropriate subclasses, the multi-residential property class, the commercial property class and appropriate subclasses, the industrial property class and appropriate subclasses, the pipeline property class, the farmlands property class, the managed forests property class and the landfill property class;

c) “Tax rate” means the tax rate to be levied against the assessment of property; d) “Tax ratio” means the ratio that the tax rate for each property class is to the tax

rate for the residential/farm property class, within the allowable range. e) “Upper-tier municipality” means The Corporation of the County of Simcoe.

ESTABLISHING TAX RATIOS

2. THAT the tax ratios for each property class as set out below, are the ratios

that the tax rate for each property class must be to the tax rate for the Residential property class:

Residential 1.000000 Multi-Residential 1.269250 New Multi-Residential 1.000000 Commercial 1.252100 Industrial 1.443034 Pipeline 1.296600 Farm 0.250000 Managed Forest 0.250000 Landfill 1.000000

3. THAT the tax ratios as established, are to be utilized for both upper-tier and

lower-tier purposes.

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ESTABLISHING TAX RATE REDUCTIONS 4. THAT the tax rate reduction for:

a. The vacant land, vacant units and excess land subclasses in the residual

commercial property class is 30%; b. The vacant land, vacant units and excess land subclasses in the residual

industrial property class is 30%; c. The first subclass of farmland awaiting development in the residential

class is 25%; d. The second subclass of farmland awaiting development in the residential

class is 0%. ESTABLISHING TAX RATES FOR COUNTY PURPOSES

5. THAT the following County Tax Rates for 2018 be established and levied against the rateable assessment of property for their respective classes:

Property Class Tax Rate

Residential 0.00285019

Farmland awaiting Development I 0.00213764

Farmland awaiting Development II 0.00285019

Multi-Residential 0.00361760

New Multi-Residential 0.00285019

Commercial Occupied (includes office,

parking lots & shopping centre classes0.00356872

Commerical Vacant/Excess lands 0.00249811

Industrial Occupied 0.00411292

Industrial Vacant/Excess lands 0.00287904

Pipeline 0.00369556

Farm 0.00071255

Managed Forest 0.00071255

Landfill 0.00285019

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6. THAT the lower-tier municipalities shall levy a separate tax rate for County purposes, on the assessment in each rate able property class, as shown above.

ESTIMATED SHARE OF UPPER-TIER BUDBET BY MUNICIPALITY

THAT the tax rates to be levied against the assessment of property in their respective property classes, be based upon the total adopted estimates for County of Simcoe purposes, in the amount of $159,288,976. The estimates expected to be raised in each lower-tier municipality, for all classes, is as follows:

Municipality Amount % of Share

Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury 17,828,670 11.19%

Town of Collingwood 12,024,243 7.55%

Town of Innisfil 19,852,530 12.46%

Town of Midland 5,933,024 3.72%

Town of New Tecumseth 17,510,469 10.99%

Town of Penetanguishene 2,933,655 1.84%

Town of Wasaga Beach 11,906,745 7.47%

Township of Adjala-Tosorontio 5,658,621 3.55%

Township of Clearview 6,502,171 4.08%

Township of Essa 8,499,098 5.34%

Township of Oro-Medonte 12,544,880 7.88%

Township of Ramara 6,396,395 4.02%

Township of Severn 7,850,977 4.93%

Township of Springwater 9,533,200 5.98%

Township of Tay 3,682,543 2.31%

Township of Tiny 10,631,754 6.67%

Total County of Simcoe 159,288,976 100.00%

INSTALMENT DATES

7. THAT the following instalment dates be established and applicable to each lower-tier municipality, for the purpose of making payments to the County of Simcoe:

March 31, 2018 - 25% of the amount required for County purposes in

2017 June 30, 2018 - 50% of the amount required for County purposes in

2018, less March 31, 2018 installment

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September 30, 2018 - 75% of the amount required for County purposes in

2018, less March 31 and June 30, 2018 installments December 15, 2018 - The balance of the entitlement for the year

8. THAT an adjustment may be made to the June 30, 2018 installment amount to

allow for 50% of the County’s share of the costs of deferrals, cancellations or other relief provided under Sections 319, 361, 362 or 364 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

ASSESSMENT ADDED AFTER THE BY-LAW

9. THAT tax rates be applicable and levied upon any assessment, which has been

added to the collector’s roll after the passing of the By-law, for the current year, and that was not on the assessment roll upon which the tax rates were levied.

FORCE AND EFFECT

10. THAT this by-law shall come into full force and take effect immediately upon the approval of County Council.

By-law read a first, second and third time and finally enacted the day of A.D., 2018. _________________________ _________________________ Warden, County of Simcoe Clerk, County of Simcoe

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Bill No. 20 BY-LAW NO.

OF

THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE

A By-law to Confirm Proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe at its Meeting held on the 10th day of April, 2018.

Whereas Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, provides that the powers of a municipality shall be exercised by its Council, and subsection 5(3) provides that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers and privileges under Section 9, shall be exercised by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; and Whereas it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law; Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe enacts as follows: 1. That the action of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe in

respect to each recommendation contained in the Reports of the Committees and of the local Boards and Commissions, and each motion and resolution passed and other action taken by the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe at this meeting is hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly approved by this By-law.

2. That the Warden and the proper officials of the Corporation of the County

of Simcoe are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the action of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe referred to in the preceding section hereof.

3. That the Warden and County Clerk are authorized and directed to execute

all documents necessary to give effect to the said action and to affix thereto the seal of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe.

4. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect immediately upon the approval of County Council.

By-law enacted this day of , 2018. _______________________ __________________________ Warden, County of Simcoe County Clerk, County of Simcoe

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