Council

Council Minutes April 28, 2021 That the contents of the agenda for April 28, 2021, be approved as printed.

That the delegation regarding a modular pump track, be received.

1. That the Consent List for April 28, 2021 and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council, except that Items C.1, C.4 and C.5, be referred to Committee of the Whole; and 2. That any items in the consent list for which conflict has been declared are deemed not to have been voted on or discussed by the individual making the declaration.

1. That Staff Report DSR-054-21 regarding the 2020 Final Operating and Capital Results dated April 28, 2021, be received; and 2. That the Town’s 2020 operating surplus of $75,227 be carried forward to 2021 and utilized as identified in Table 6 “Proposed Use of Unallocated 2020 Surplus”; and 3. That the capital projects identified in: o Appendix B are approved to be cancelled and funds returned to source o Appendix C are approved to be carried forward to 2021; and 4. That capital projects ADM32-Mobile Optimized Customer Info, ADM46-Enhanced Community Communications, ADM47-Building Permit Intake Portal, and IT137-Knowledge Base be merged with IT146-Citizen Portal; and 5. That capital project PKS397-Lake Simcoe Enjoyment Strategy be cancelled, and the scope of works be incorporated into capital project PKS105-Parks Master Plan Update, and that these works be funded as 45% Park Development Charges and 55% Alternative Revenue Source (ARS); and 6. That in order to comply with the requirements and intent of Subsection 5(1) of the Development Charges Act and Section 5 of O.Reg. 82/98, Council expresses its intention that, in approving growth-related capital project “Lake Enjoyment Strategy”, the increase in the need for services attributable to anticipated development will be met and that any costs incurred will be considered for payment by future development or other similar charges.

1. That Staff Report DSR-057-21 regarding Access to West Street Beach Petition Update dated April 28, 2021 be received; and 2. That Staff be directed to sign the West Street lake access point as “Innisfil Residents Only” from May 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021, and that By-law rules be enforced. 3. That Staff be directed to conduct a fulsome review of this lake access point, in conjunction with others, as part of the Lake Simcoe Enjoyment Strategy, and provide recommendations back to Council following that analysis.

1. That Staff Report DSR-058-21 regarding Backyard Hens in Settlement Areas, dated April 28, 2021, be received; and 2. That Staff be directed to undertake the development of a ‘Backyard Hens in Settlement Areas Pilot Program’ and present back to Council for consideration.

That Committee rise and return back into the formal Council Session to receive a report on the proceedings of the Committee of the Whole.

That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of April 28, 2021 be adopted as Resolutions of Council.

Council Minutes April 28, 2021 WHEREAS Innisfil Council is committed to the health and protection of Lake Simcoe; and WHEREAS the construction of the Upper York Sewage Solutions Project will eject 47 million litres of effluent water into Lake Simcoe Watershed on a daily basis; and WHEREAS this effluent will contain untreatable pharmaceuticals, micro-plastics, and will raise the temperature of Lake Simcoe; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has proposed moving the effluent to the Lake Ontario Watershed. NOW THEREFORE be it hereby resolved that Council joins in support of the Government of Ontario, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island, in the diversion of the Upper York Sewage Solutions Project’s effluent to Lake Ontario.

WHEREAS By-law 099-05 permits motorized ATVS and dirt bikes on Town of Innisfil roadways between the hours of 6 a.m. through 11 p.m.; and Council Minutes April 28, 2021 WHEREAS these vehicles may be used for not just recreational purposes but may also transport residents to their place of employment; and WHEREAS the Town of Innisfil has received complaints and that these vehicles may be considered noisy and nuisance by some residents. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to review the situation and take actions in order to deter improper use of private land. This could include contacting the landowners to discuss options and utilizing applicable by-laws for enforcement and engage South Simcoe Police; and FURTHER THAT Staff be directed to report back to Council should additional support be needed to bring this into effect.

That the meeting be extended to 10:30 p.m.

That By-law No. 031-21, being the Confirming By-law of the Council Meeting held on April 28, 2021, be adopted.

That Council adjourn at 10:07 p.m.