Simcoe County public meetings in 2022
55 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council Inaugural Meeting
This is the inaugural meeting of Simcoe County Council for the 2022-2026 term. The council will elect a Warden and Deputy Warden, and will also elect chairs and vice-chairs for business sections. The agenda is largely procedural, with two by-laws to formalize the appointments and confirm the meeting's proceedings.
- Election of Warden and Deputy Warden for two-year terms
- Election of Business Section Chairs and Vice-Chairs (Performance Management, Human Services, Corporate Services)
- Bill No. 48: By-law to appoint Warden and Deputy Warden
- Bill No. 49: By-law to confirm proceedings of the meeting
Joint Compliance Audit Committee
The Joint Compliance Audit Committee is meeting to handle organizational matters: electing a chair and vice-chair, appointing an auditor, and reviewing committee procedures. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda; it is primarily procedural.
- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
- Appointment of Auditor
- Review of Committee Procedures (presentation by Deputy Clerk Jonathan Magill)
Joint Council and Committee of the Whole
Simcoe County Council is meeting to approve the Special Budget Committee report, which includes 2023 Social and Community Investment Fund allocations and a $37,500 agreement for the 211 service. They will also consider several planning items, including delegating planning approvals to staff, approving multiple official plan amendments, and submitting comments on Ontario's Bill 23. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, communications, and by-laws, plus a closed session for litigation and personal matters.
- 2023 Social and Community Investment Fund (SCIF) allocations approved
- 211 County of Simcoe Agreement for 2022 with Community Connection for $37,500
- Exemption to remove 6.0 hectares of woodlands at 753 Bayfield Street North, Springwater
- Delegation of certain planning approvals to County Director of Planning/Chief Planner
- Comments on Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022) submitted to Province
Special Budget Meeting
This is a special budget meeting where staff present the 2023 draft budget to the current council. No decisions are expected; the draft will be referred to a November 8 meeting and then to the incoming council for adoption in January 2023. The agenda includes only this budget presentation and standard procedural items.
- 2023 draft budget: operating revenues $559.7M, expenses $550.1M, operating balance $9.6M
- Capital budget: $151.1M gross, $46.8M net
- Affordable housing: continued funding for rental supplements, secondary suites, and rental development
- Major road projects: CR 4 and CR 21 with road, bridge, and intersection components
- Long-term care: continued funding for Simcoe Village redevelopment and expansion
Economic Development Sub-Committee
The Economic Development Sub-Committee will receive progress reports on the 2021 Economic Development Funding Program, approve extension and change of scope requests from several municipalities, and consider funding allocations for the 2022 In-Market Special Project Fund. They will also discuss tourism research strategies. The meeting includes routine agenda approvals and disclosures.
- Approve extension requests from Towns of Midland, Penetanguishene, Innisfil, and Townships of Adjala-Tosorontio, Essa, Springwater, Clearview, Severn, Oro-Medonte
- Approve change of scope requests from Adjala-Tosorontio and Essa
- 2021 program: $636,883 approved, $351,923.97 spent as of Sept 1, 2022
- 2022 In-Market Special Project Fund second intake funding allocations
- Tourism Simcoe County research-based strategy development
Joint Council and Committee of the Whole
The Joint Council and Committee of the Whole will discuss various human services, including child care and supportive housing. The meeting also includes decisions on official plan amendments for several townships and paramedic response time targets.
- Approval of Official Plan Amendments for Springwater, Innisfil, Tay, and Bradford West Gwillimbury
- Establishment of 2023 Paramedic Services Response Time Performance Targets
- Discussion of the 77 Tiffin Street Supportive Housing Project
- Review of CMHC pre-development funding for Simcoe County Housing Corporation
- Presentation of Carts and Waste Management survey results
Audit and Finance Committee
The Audit and Finance Committee is meeting to approve the 2022 audit plan, the audit engagement letter with Baker Tilly KDN LLP, and a planning letter for the audit of the County's consolidated financial statements. They will also consider a draft 2023 work plan and a recommendation to appoint Baker Tilly as the municipal auditor for fiscal years 2022 to 2026. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and terms of reference.
- Approve 2022 Audit Plan with total fees of $142,000 and 992 hours
- Approve audit engagement letter with Baker Tilly KDN LLP
- Receive and acknowledge audit committee planning letter from Baker Tilly KDN LLP
- Approve draft 2023 work plan
- Award external audit services to Baker Tilly DKN LLP and appoint as municipal auditor for 2022-2026
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing various reports and proposals, including a speed limit reduction on County Road 9 and the acquisition of a 1911 Tudhope-Everitt Car. Members will also discuss Simcoe County Hospice Alliance funding and affordable housing recommendations.
- Speed limit reduction on County Road 9 from 80 km/h to 70 km/h between Concession 10 S and Dunedin
- Purchase of a 1911 Tudhope-Everitt Car for the Museum Collection using Museum Reserve funds
- Approval of Simcoe County Hospice Alliance capital funding allocations for 2020 and 2021
- Review of Simcoe County Archives operations from June to August 2022
- Review of Museum activity reports from April to August 2022
Council
This is a largely procedural meeting where Council will approve the agenda, adopt minutes from the September 13 meeting, and consider recommendations from several Committee of the Whole reports (Performance Management, Human Services, Corporate Services) and special committee reports (Economic Development, Governance). The meeting also includes a confirmatory by-law to validate its proceedings. No major new decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports on Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services (with exception of Delegated Authority Items)
- Approval of Economic Development Sub-Committee report from September 13, 2022
- Approval of Governance Committee reports (including a confidential report) from September 22, 2022
- Enactment of Bill No. 42, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the September 27, 2022 Council meeting
- Proclamation of September 30, 2022 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee will receive a summary of the Regional Government Review, thank the Task Force, and dissolve it. It will also consider updating the procedure by-law to disallow proxy voting. Several confidential performance appraisals for senior staff are also on the agenda.
- Dissolve Regional Government Review Task Force after $576,037 spent on service reviews
- Update procedure by-law to disallow proxy voting per Municipal Act, Section 243.1
- Confidential performance appraisals for CAO and four General Managers
- Fire services review led to 10 recommendations, including sharing chiefs and training
- Library services review estimated $300,000 annual savings with new ILS model
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is reviewing updates to affordable rent and house price definitions. The committee is also considering a recommendation to stop counting unfunded secondary suites toward the 10-year affordable housing target.
- Proposal to stop counting unfunded secondary suites toward the 2,685-unit strategy target effective January 1, 2022
- Presentation on Co-ordinated Access to Homelessness Services
- Discussion regarding preliminary planning for an updated 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy
- Review of the closure of the Temporary Motel Shelter Model
- Update on Affordable Housing Targets
Council
Council is reviewing a motion regarding the integration of County Greenlands and Provincial Natural Heritage System mapping. The meeting also includes decisions on housing, road closures, and official plan amendments.
- Motion to adopt a 'One System' approach for natural heritage mapping
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 7 for Phase 1 Growth Management
- Acquisition of a temporary homeless shelter facility at 20 Rose Street, Barrie
- 9-week temporary closure of County Road 14 for roundabout construction
- Approval of Township of Adjala-Tosorontio Official Plan Amendment No. 21
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider consent items, including a renal network funding agreement for Trillium Manor, and will vote on four official plan amendments for Oro-Medonte, Tay, Tiny, and Innisfil. It will also discuss a snowmobile club property use agreement and receive reports on landfill monitoring and AMO conference.
- 2022/23 Ontario Renal Network Operating Funding Agreement for Trillium Manor ($8,250.83 at 100% occupancy)
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 44 for Township of Oro-Medonte
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 41 for Township of Tay
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 1 for Township of Tiny
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 7 for Town of Innisfil
Accessibility Advisory Committee Facility Review
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will conduct a facility review at the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio Municipal Offices (7855 30 Sideroad Adjala, Alliston) on August 18, 2022. The review uses a checklist covering accessible approach, access to goods and services, restrooms, and additional access, based on universal design principles. This is a routine inspection, not a decision-making meeting.
- Facility review at 7855 30 Sideroad Adjala, Alliston
- Checklist includes accessible entrance, parking, and route
- Review of restroom accessibility and signage
- Assessment of drinking fountains and public telephones
Joint Council and Committee of the Whole
Simcoe County Council is meeting to decide on several key items, including adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 7 (Municipal Comprehensive Review, Phase 1 Growth Management), which includes boundary expansions for Alcona, Innisfil, and Bradford. They will also consider closing a temporary motel shelter model and acquiring a new homeless shelter at 20 Rose Street in Barrie, approving the 2023 draft budget assumptions, and authorizing borrowing for social housing. The meeting includes a closed session for labour negotiations and land acquisition discussions.
- Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 7 (Municipal Comprehensive Review, Phase 1 Growth Management) with boundary expansions for Alcona, Innisfil, and Bradford
- Closure of temporary motel shelter model and acquisition of a homeless shelter at 20 Rose Street, Barrie
- Approval of 2023 high-level draft budget assumptions and 2022 Long Term Financial Plan
- Authorization of borrowing by-law for social housing financing via OILC
- Temporary closure of County Road 14 between Concession Road 7 and 8 for roundabout construction (9 weeks)
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider allocating up to $22,000 from the 2022 Accessibility Improvements Budget to purchase two replacement golf carts for accessible transportation at the Simcoe County Museum. The committee will also receive a report on an accessibility review of an affordable housing development at 60 Maple Street, Victoria Harbour, and hear a presentation on the North Simcoe Rail Trail Resurfacing Project. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and terms of reference.
- Purchase of 2 golf carts for Simcoe County Museum, up to $22K from 2022 Accessibility Improvements Budget
- Accessibility facility review of 60 Maple Street, Victoria Harbour (senior's affordable housing)
- North Simcoe Rail Trail Resurfacing Project presentation (Township of Springwater)
- Approval of agenda and terms of reference
Joint Council and Committee of the Whole
Simcoe County Council is meeting to approve routine minutes, reports, and by-laws, and to consider several substantive items including the 2022 financial forecast, the Core Infrastructure Asset Management Plan, and a long-term debt plan for the Guesthouse Shelter. The agenda also includes funding requests, a speed limit change, and a closed session for labour negotiations.
- 2022 Financial Forecast: use $185K provincial transit gas tax for fuel costs, cover roads tender overage, fund fleet overages from reserves
- Core Infrastructure Asset Management Plan: approve service levels for bridges, culverts, and road network
- Guesthouse Shelter Long-Term Debt Plan: $578,000 repayable, interest-free loan as mortgage
- Community Paramedicine Expansion: one-time funding of $543,819 from Ontario Health
- Speed reduction on County Road 27 in Thornton: extend 50 km/h zone 300m south of Meadowlark Blvd
Public Meeting Regarding Municipal Comprehensive Review
Simcoe County Council is holding a public meeting to receive presentations and written submissions on the draft Phase 1 Growth Management Official Plan Amendment, part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review. The amendment proposes a hierarchy of settlement areas and growth allocations. The meeting includes consultant presentations and 14 registered speakers, plus 11 written submissions. No decisions are being made; the input will be considered by Council, staff, and consultants.
- Draft Official Plan Amendment proposes three settlement area types: primary, municipal-serviced, and rural
- Stroud Village Developers Group requests Stroud be reclassified as a settlement area with municipal water/wastewater systems
- Submissions from developers, health unit, Greenbelt Coalition, and towns on growth and land needs
- Public meeting on June 28, 2022, held electronically via YouTube live stream
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is receiving reports on the centralized waitlist for rent-geared-to-income assistance and on new data releases for 2022. The waitlist report details 4,664 households on the list as of December 31, 2021, with average wait times of 4.7 years overall. The data release report outlines upcoming data sources to inform a new affordable housing and homelessness prevention strategy. The committee will also receive a verbal update on inclusionary housing.
- Centralized waitlist for rent-geared-to-income assistance: 4,664 households as of Dec 31, 2021, up 2.6% from 2020
- Average wait time overall is 4.7 years; seniors wait 6.8 years, no dependents 4.3 years, with dependents 2.9 years
- Special Priority Policy applications: 217 processed in 2021, 71 housed; 39% of vacancies filled by SPP applicants
- New data releases for 2022 include Statistics Canada data, 2022 Homelessness Enumeration, and a data inventory survey
- Verbal update on Inclusionary Housing
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing and making recommendations on several significant items, including proceeding with the Bradford Paramedic Station and Simcoe Village Campus projects, applying for federal funding for a multicultural centre feasibility study, and approving official plan amendments. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a closed session for land and legal matters.
- Proceed with Bradford Paramedic Station project, with contingency funds for inflation in 2023 budget
- Proceed with Simcoe Village Campus project within revised budget, with contingency funds for inflation
- Apply to Heritage Canada's Canada Cultural Spaces Fund for multicultural centre feasibility study with Ethnic Mosaic Alliance
- Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 20 (Adjala-Tosorontio) and No. 21 (Ramara)
- Update ATV by-law to permit use on certain highways, replacing By-law No. 6532
Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board
The Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board will receive the 2021 fourth quarter report, which details financial results, capital projects, and COVID-19 impacts. The board will also approve holding the Annual General Meeting on June 14, 2022, including appointing directors, approving the 2022 budget, and ratifying 2021 actions.
- 2021 operating deficit of $180,022 and capital surplus of $135,078
- Sale of 16 scattered units in Barrie for ~$7.107 million and 2 in Orillia for ~$793,500
- Tenant arrears at 34.6% as of Dec 31, 2021
- AGM set for June 14, 2022 to appoint directors and approve 2022 budget
- Capital projects included window replacements, boiler plant upgrade, and snow melt pilot
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several items, including a delegation from The Guesthouse Shelter requesting a grant to clear capital debt, approval of Social Services Relief Fund Phase 5 allocations, and implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Program. They will also consider routine reports on archives, museum donations, and the 2021 year-end surplus.
- The Guesthouse Shelter requests a grant to consolidate $646,000 in capital debt from its 2014-2017 facility purchase and renovation.
- Approval of new allocation for Social Services Relief Fund - Phase 5 and authorization to enter into agreements with community service providers.
- Authorization to execute Provincial Transfer Payment Agreement for Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care, adding 3 permanent and 1 permanent full-time staff positions.
- Approval to accept donation of Engine 1531 and Caboose from City of Barrie into permanent museum collection.
- Renewal of Next Generation 9-1-1 Agreement with Bell Canada and Central Emergency Response Bureau Agreement with OPP.
Council
This is a routine Council meeting with no major new decisions. Council will receive communications and proclamations, adopt minutes, and approve recommendations from several Committee of the Whole reports (Performance Management, Human Services, Corporate Services) and the Economic Development Sub-Committee. It will also consider approving recommendations from the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board, including a lease agreement subject to board satisfaction.
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports on Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services
- Approval of Economic Development Sub-Committee report
- Approval of Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board minutes and recommendations, including LSRA 2022-160 lease agreement
- Receipt of Council Communications and Proclamations for May 10-23, 2022
- Enactment of Bill No. 24, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the meeting
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will consider approving the Housing Our Future: 2021 Annual Report, which details progress on the county's 10-year affordable housing and homelessness prevention strategy. The report is required to be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by June 30, 2022. The committee will also receive a memo reviewing the Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force report and legislative tools to increase housing supply.
- Approval of Housing Our Future: 2021 Annual Report for submission to MMAH
- Report shows 167 new units created in 2021, totaling 2,531 units since 2014 (94% of 2,685 target)
- $28.4 million Bradford project by Simcoe County Housing Corporation for mixed family and seniors building
- $1.29 million in rent supplements and $377,200 in homeownership down-payment supports distributed
- Memo reviewing Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force report and legislative tools
Municipal Representatives of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Municipal Representatives of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to approve the agenda and consider one substantive item: confirming the appointment of a non-municipal representative and alternate for the Mental Health and Addictions Care sector. The recommended appointees are Heather Bullock and Stephanie Desroches, with terms expiring November 21, 2022. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and adjournment.
- Appointment of Heather Bullock as Mental Health and Addictions Care sector representative
- Appointment of Stephanie Desroches as alternate for the same sector
- Terms expire November 21, 2022
- No financial implications; representatives receive no per diem
Economic Development Sub-Committee
The Economic Development Sub-Committee will receive three staff reports: an update on investment attraction activities, an update on workforce development and retention initiatives, and a tourism stakeholder/sector support update. All items are for information only, with no decisions required.
- Received $20,000 CanExport Community Investments grant for sector profiles
- Volatus Aerospace approved for $100,000 Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Aerospace Development Fund
- 19 RFIs issued in 2021 for investment leads
- Workforce attraction campaign with RTO7 funding of $9,000
- Tourism Simcoe County stakeholder and sector support update
Council
Simcoe County Council is meeting to approve routine items, including minutes, committee reports, and a by-law authorizing agreements with community service providers for 2022/2023 Reaching Home and Homelessness Prevention Funding. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major new policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Bill No. 22: By-law to authorize agreements with community service providers for 2022/2023 Reaching Home and Homelessness Prevention Funding
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports on Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services
- Adoption of Council minutes from April 26, 2022
- Confirmatory by-law (Bill No. 23) to confirm proceedings of the May 10, 2022 meeting
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive updates and make decisions on several human services and transportation items. They will hear a delegation from the Smart Prosperity Institute about population growth and housing demand in Simcoe County. Key decisions include approving a funding allocation for the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance, signing a memorandum of understanding for a hospice alternative destination model, and signing documentation for an expanded naloxone program. The committee will also discuss protecting the Barrie Collingwood Railway corridor for potential future transit use.
- Delegation from Smart Prosperity Institute on population growth and housing demand
- CCW 2022-151: Simcoe County Hospital Alliance Funding Allocation for 2021
- CCW 2022-152: Ministry of Health Patient Models of Care Proposal - Alternative Destination Hospice
- CCW 2022-153: Expanded Access Naloxone Program with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
- CCW 2022-110: Barrie Collingwood Railway Trail - protect corridor for future higher order transit
Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board
The Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board is meeting electronically to consider and likely approve the 2022 work plan, receive the 2021 year-end report, and authorize funding for a grader repair from the reserve fund. The board will also discuss confidential matters related to a restaurant tenant and hangar development, and receive a verbal update on fixed base operations.
- 2022 work plan includes runway widening to 150 ft and extension to 7,000 ft, plus Transport Canada certification
- 2021 year-end report shows aircraft movements down ~40% during pandemic but revenues stable
- Grader repair funded from airport reserve fund if needed
- Confidential item: Off Eleven Pizza & Eats (restaurant tenant)
- Confidential item: Airport Hangar Development
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive reports and consider recommendations on several items, including new funding allocations for homelessness prevention programs, approval of an official plan amendment for the Township of Severn, and a presentation from the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance on capital projects. The agenda also includes routine updates on archives and museum operations, and a closed session regarding a land acquisition or disposition.
- Approve new allocations for 2022-23 Reaching Home and Homelessness Prevention funding
- Approve Official Plan Amendment No. 11 to the Township of Severn Official Plan
- Presentation by Simcoe County Hospital Alliance on capital projects and annual allotment
- Receive reports on Simcoe County Archives operations and Museum activity
- Closed session on proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land
Council
This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will approve the agenda, receive communications, adopt minutes from April 12, and consider routine committee reports. Key actions include enacting a by-law to authorize borrowing for capital works and appointing a municipal law enforcement officer.
- By-law to authorize application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for temporary and long-term financing of capital works
- By-law to appoint Jessica Pitts-Jarvis as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports on Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services
- Approval of Regional Government Review Task Force reports (including confidential)
- Proclamation of Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1-7, 2022
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing a preliminary conceptual design for a 1-kilometre accessible trail at the Simcoe County Museum, with a recommendation to approve it pending feedback. The committee will also receive updates on development in Bradford West Gwillimbury, draft trailability guidelines from the Ontario Trails Council, the 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Report, and a draft 2022 Election Accessibility Plan.
- Conceptual design for 1KM accessible trail at Simcoe County Museum, by Planmac Engineering
- Development in Bradford West Gwillimbury update presentation
- Ontario Trails Council Draft Trailability Guidelines for feedback
- 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Report from Deputy Clerk
- Draft 2022 Election Accessibility Plan
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct a facility review of the County of Simcoe Social Housing building in Victoria Harbour. The committee will use a detailed checklist to assess the building's accessibility, covering entrances, interior spaces, restrooms, and additional features. This is a working session focused on evaluating the facility against universal design principles.
- Facility review of County of Simcoe Social Housing building at 60 Maple Street, Victoria Harbour
- Checklist covers accessible approach, entrance, goods/services access, restrooms, and additional access
- Review based on Accessibility Directorate of Ontario guide and universal design principles
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to receive and decide on several staff reports, including COVID-19 funding updates for paramedic services, 2022 child care funding allocations, a housing affordability strategy review, and approvals of official plan amendments for four lower-tier municipalities. The agenda also includes consent items on waste management and a social housing financing application.
- Approval of 2022 Early Years and Child Care Program Funding Allocations (CCW 2022-093)
- Review of Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force Report and hiring a consultant for an Attainable Housing Strategy (CCW 2022-097)
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 2 for Town of New Tecumseth (CCW 2022-094)
- Approval of Official Plan Amendment No. 30 for Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (CCW 2022-095)
- Authorization to apply for OILC borrowing for social housing capital works (CCW 2022-116)
Special Council Meeting - Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR)
This is a special working session of Simcoe County Council to receive an update on the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR), a provincially required planning project. The meeting focuses on the updated Land Needs Assessment, refined Natural Heritage System mapping, and the first draft of the refined Agricultural System mapping. Council will hear presentations from consultants and discuss next steps, but no final decisions are being made at this session.
- Updated Growth Forecasts and Land Needs Assessment report (Hemson, March 31, 2022) projects population and employment to 2051
- Proposed new Schedule 5.1.1 Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan overlay (Draft March 28, 2022)
- First draft of refined provincial Agricultural System mapping released March 17, 2022; public comments due April 20, 2022
- Statutory public meetings scheduled for June 21 and 28, 2022, for Official Plan amendments
- Council adoption of finalized amendments recommended for August 9, 2022
Council
Simcoe County Council is meeting to approve several by-laws, including establishing 2022 county rates and tax ratios, authorizing a transfer payment agreement with the Province of Ontario for housing programs, and entering into a road improvement agreement with Tribute (Colgan) Limited for County Road 14. Council will also consider reports from the Grant Program Taskforce and Regional Government Review Taskforce, and endorse a councillor for the FCM Board of Directors.
- By-law to establish County Rates and Tax Ratios for 2022
- By-law authorizing Transfer Payment Agreement with Province for housing programs (COCHI, OPHI, COHB, SCRSP, SMFF)
- By-law for Road Improvement Agreement with Tribute (Colgan) Limited on County Road 14
- By-law for lease agreement with W.B.P.W Lands Inc. for Paramedic Station at 113 Tiffin Street, Barrie
- Endorsement of Councillor Sylvia Bray for FCM Board of Directors
Regional Government Review - Service Delivery Task Force
The Regional Government Review – Service Delivery Task Force is meeting to receive the Fire Services Review final report and member municipal responses, and to consider directing staff to discuss implementing recommendations 9 and 10 with supportive municipalities. The agenda also includes a water and wastewater review with proposed actions such as lobbying for provincial support and establishing utility task forces. The meeting is largely informational, with decisions pending on these items.
- Fire Services Review final report by Pomax Consulting (RGR 2021-357) received for information
- Recommendation to initiate discussions with supportive municipalities on implementing Fire Service Review recommendations 9 and 10 (RGR 2022-131)
- Water and Wastewater Review by RV Anderson: proposed lobbying for provincial support, establishing utility task forces, and increasing County expertise
- Gantt chart shows status of service delivery reviews (fire, water/wastewater, transit, etc.) with several tasks pending or underway
Regional Government Review - Service Delivery Task Force
The Regional Government Review - Service Delivery Task Force is meeting to receive the final report on water and wastewater service delivery from R.V. Anderson Associates, which reviews current systems, challenges, and opportunities for County involvement. The task force will also review a Gantt chart tracking progress on various service reviews. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; direction to staff is pending after deliberations.
- Receive RV Anderson water and wastewater service delivery review report dated January 31, 2022
- Review of Gantt chart for service delivery review tasks
- Discussion of potential County role in water and wastewater services
- Previous resolution RGR-16-19 on storm water management engagement
Grant Program Task Force
The Grant Program Task Force is meeting to review and approve recommendations for disbursing the 2022 Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund. Staff recommend funding 73 of 106 applications, totaling $485,499.90, from a $490,000 envelope. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and the Task Force's terms of reference.
- Recommendation to approve $485,499.90 in grants for 73 applications
- Capacity-building grants totaling $59,920.75 for 14 organizations
- Project grants for initiatives like bike racks, public art, and festivals
- 33 applications not recommended for funding
- Terms of Reference for the Task Force included for reference
Council
This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will approve the agenda, receive communications, adopt minutes from March 8, 2022, and consider recommendations from Committee of the Whole reports on Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services. It will also enact two by-laws: one amending the records retention schedule (Bill No. 9) and one confirming the meeting's proceedings (Bill No. 10). No substantive public decisions or discussions are listed.
- Bill No. 9: By-law to amend By-law No. 6898, establishing a schedule of retention periods for information and records
- Bill No. 10: By-law to confirm proceedings of the Council meeting
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports (Performance Management, Human Services, Corporate Services) from March 8, 2022
- Adoption of Council minutes from March 8, 2022
- Receipt of Council Communications and Proclamations for March 8-21, 2022
Council - Public Meeting - Draft Plan Subdivision (Lake Simcoe Region Airport)
Simcoe County Council is holding a statutory public meeting to hear comments on a proposed draft plan of subdivision for the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport at 560 Line 7 North, Oro-Medonte. The subdivision would allow long-term leases over 21 years on airport lands while the County retains ownership. No changes to existing buildings or facilities are proposed. Council will receive staff presentation and public comments before staff make a decision on the plan.
- Draft plan of subdivision for Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, 560 Line 7 North, Oro-Medonte
- Would permit long-term leases over 21 years on County-owned airport lands
- County retains ownership of the lands
- No alterations to existing site, buildings, or facilities proposed
- Staff delegated to approve draft plan and final M-Plan
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from City of Barrie staff on the Housing Affordability Task Force's final report, which includes 22 recommendations to expand affordable housing supply. The committee will also discuss a report on provincial surplus lands and review affordable housing targets. These are informational items for discussion, with no decisions expected at this meeting.
- Presentation on City of Barrie Housing Affordability Task Force report (22 recommendations, adopted Jan 17, 2022)
- Discussion of provincial surplus lands for affordable housing
- Review of affordable housing targets and considerations
- Terms of Reference for the committee included for reference
Municipal Representatives of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Municipal Representatives of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will consider appointing Melissa Mei as the health sector non-municipal representative and Susan Gibb as her alternate, and extend all non-municipal representative terms to November 21, 2022. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and the committee's terms of reference.
- Appointment of Melissa Mei as Health Sector representative
- Appointment of Susan Gibb as Health Sector alternate
- Extension of all non-municipal representative terms to November 21, 2022
- Review of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Agricultural Liaison Committee
The Agricultural Liaison Committee is meeting to discuss several agricultural matters, including an update on the Municipal Comprehensive Review, a tree cutting by-law, noxious weed treatment on roadsides, signage for farm equipment on roads, and a potential partner at the museum building. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and the 2019 Terms of Reference for reference. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion.
- Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) update
- Tree Cutting By-Law
- Noxious weeds and treatment on road sides
- Signage for farm equipment on roads
- Potential partner at the museum building
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is deciding on several items, including a proposed expansion of Georgian Manor Long-Term Care Home with 16 new beds and a Behaviour Support Transition Unit, subject to provincial funding. They will also receive reports on paramedic response times, forest conservation, and an official plan amendment for the Township of Essa. Two confidential items will be discussed in closed session.
- Georgian Manor Long-Term Care Home bed expansion: 16 new beds and a Behaviour Support Transition Unit, subject to provincial funding
- Paramedic Services 2021 response time performance report: all targets met
- Forest Conservation By-law 2021 annual report
- Approval of Township of Essa Official Plan Amendment No. 38
- Correspondence from Town of Innisfil regarding new waste management cart system
Council
This is a largely procedural meeting where Council will approve the agenda, adopt minutes from the February 22, 2022 meeting, and confirm reports from the Committee of the Whole. It will also consider recommendations from Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services, and enact a confirmatory by-law. No major new decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports on Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services, including confidential items
- Enactment of Bill No. 8, a by-law to confirm proceedings of the March 8, 2022 Council meeting
- Receipt of Council Communications and Proclamations from February 22 to March 7, 2022, including #ITSTARTS Month and Transit Worker Appreciation Day proclamations
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is receiving a letter from South Simcoe mayors requesting more involvement in the County's Municipal Comprehensive Review, which will allocate significant population and employment growth. The committee will also consider several consent items and recommendations, including approving an accessibility accommodation process for curbside waste carts and a data sharing agreement with the Minister of Health. A closed session is scheduled for confidential matters.
- Letter from South Simcoe mayors (Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Essa, Innisfil, New Tecumseth) seeking greater voice in MCR growth allocation
- Funding support request for rural bridge and culvert replacements, forwarded from Clearview Township
- Approval of curbside waste cart accessibility accommodation process (CCW 2022-051)
- Master Data Sharing and Services Agreement with Minister of Health (CCW 2022-064)
- Closed session items on personal matters, negotiations, and land acquisition (CCW 2022-049, 065, 039)
Council
Simcoe County Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, committee reports, and two by-laws: one establishing fees and charges for services (repealing By-law No. 6884) and another authorizing agreements for 2022/2023 homelessness prevention funding. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings listed.
- Bill No. 5: By-law to establish fees and charges for services, repealing By-law No. 6884
- Bill No. 6: By-law to authorize agreements for 2022/2023 Community Homelessness Prevention Initiative, Reaching Home, Seniors at Home, and Home For Good funding
- Approval of Committee of the Whole reports on Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services (with exception of Delegated Authority item)
- Approval of Economic Development Sub-Committee report from February 8, 2022
- Confirmatory by-law (Bill No. 7) to adopt proceedings of this meeting
Council
This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will approve the agenda, adopt minutes from previous meetings, and receive routine communications and proclamations (Black History Month, Scout and Guide Week). It will also consider and approve recommendations from three sub-committees: Economic Development, Governance, and the Regional Government Review Service Delivery Task Force. No major new decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.
- Approval of Economic Development Sub-Committee Report (Jan 11, 2022)
- Approval of Governance Committee Report (Jan 13, 2022)
- Approval of Regional Government Review Service Delivery Task Force Report (Feb 1, 2022)
- Proclamation of February 2022 as Black History Month
- Proclamation of Feb 21-25, 2022 as Scout and Guide Week
Regional Government Review - Service Delivery Task Force
The Regional Government Review - Service Delivery Task Force is meeting to receive the final Simcoe Water and Wastewater Service Delivery Review and provide direction on water and wastewater services. The meeting includes a presentation by RVA consultants and a recommendation to receive the report. The agenda also includes information items on the service delivery review Gantt chart and a previous resolution on water and wastewater.
- Receive Simcoe Water and Wastewater Service Delivery Review final report (Jan 26, 2022)
- Provide direction on water and wastewater service delivery
- Review Gantt chart showing status of service delivery reviews (e.g., fire, library, planning, legal, transit)
- Reference previous RGR resolution (Dec 16, 2019) on storm water management
Audit and Finance Committee
The Audit and Finance Committee is meeting to consider several financial items, including approving an Asset Management Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy, receiving the 2023 budget document/process changes, and reviewing the insurance program, financial policies, external audit results, financing options, and asset management regulation updates. The committee will also receive its terms of reference and 2022 work plan.
- Approve Asset Management Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy
- Apply changes to 2023 budget document, including splitting Planning and Economic Development
- Direct staff to investigate alternatives to current budget software
- Prepare financing documents with Infrastructure Ontario for projects
- Receive compliance/external audit results
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to receive two reports: one on the Western Ontario Warden's Caucus Workforce Strategy findings, which includes housing trends and recommendations, and an update on affordable housing targets. The committee will also review its terms of reference. No final decisions are being made; the items are for information and discussion.
- Receive Western Ontario Warden's Caucus Workforce Strategy: Findings and Issues Report
- Receive Affordable Housing Targets Update
- Review of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
- Report notes Simcoe County population could grow over 35% between 2020 and 2046
- Report highlights rising house prices and lack of housing diversity in the region
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing and commenting on the barrier-free design of the Simcoe Village Project in Beeton, Ontario, a large seniors campus including long-term care, housing, and a community hub. The committee will also consider the 2021 Accessibility Annual Status Report and receive updates on facility accessibility reviews for Oro-Medonte and other townships.
- Review of Simcoe Village Project plans for barrier-free aspects (Beeton, ON)
- Approval of 2021 Accessibility Annual Status Report
- Discussion on post-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
- Summary of Accessibility Facility Virtual Review for Oro-Medonte Administration Centre
- 2021 Annual Accessibility Report from Township of Oro-Medonte
Bursary Committee
The Bursary Committee will receive a status report on the County of Simcoe Bursary Program and provide direction on proposed changes to eligibility requirements and municipal participation parameters for 2022. The report outlines current program details, including 2021 results, and suggests broadening eligibility to out-of-province students and part-time students, and possibly limiting awards to participating municipalities only.
- Review of Bursary Program status and 2022 updates (Item BUR 2021-393)
- Proposal to include students at post-secondary institutions across Canada, not just Ontario
- Proposal to allow part-time students to be eligible for the $3,000 bursary
- Discussion on whether only applicants from participating municipalities should receive bursaries
- 2021 program awarded 20 bursaries (15 municipal, 5 county-wide) from 167 eligible applicants
Economic Development Sub-Committee
The Economic Development Sub-Committee will receive updates on workforce development and retention initiatives, a report on the In-Market Support Special Project Fund, and a tourism update including a proposed MOU with Indigenous Tourism Ontario. The agenda is primarily informational, with one action item to authorize the MOU.
- Receive update on workforce development, attraction and retention initiatives
- Receive 2020 report back on In-Market Support Special Project Fund
- Receive update on Tourism Simcoe County and Indigenous Tourism
- Authorize Warden and County Clerk to enter into MOU with Indigenous Tourism Ontario
- Receive verbal update on tourism service delivery to Heart of Georgian Bay