The Innisfil Record

Council

April 12, 2023

Who was there

Present (9): G. Constantine, L. Dollin, F. Drodge, K. Eisses, K. Fowler, J. Richardson, R. Saunders, A. Waters, L. Zanella

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (14 motions)

14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the contents of the agenda for April 12, 2023, be approved as printed with the following addition: • Item 10.1 Notice of Motion regarding Simcoe County Road 21/Innisfil Beach Road
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
Carried
That the presentation from the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, be received.
Moved by Councillor K. Eisses, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
Carried
That the update on Lakehead University's Orillia Campus, be received.
Moved by Councillor A. Waters, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
Carried
That the delegation from Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre, be received.
Moved by Councillor G. Constantine, seconded by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler
Carried
1. That the Consent List for April 12, 2023, and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council, except that Items C.2 and C.3 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.
Moved by Councillor G. Constantine, seconded by Councillor L. Zanella
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
Carried
1. That Staff Report DSR-054-23 regarding Red Light Camera Program dated April 12, 2023, be received; and 2. That the Town send a letter of request to the Minister of Transportation on behalf of Council requesting that the intersection of King St and Queen/Church St in Cookstown, and associated cameras be approved and accepted as an authorized red light camera location; and Council Minutes April 12, 2023 3. That Staff be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Toronto Joint Processing Centre for red-light camera (RLC) ticket processing services on terms generally as set out in this Staff Report; and 4. That Staff be authorized to prepare and execute an agreement with the Toronto Joint Processing Centre’s preferred vendor for RLC camera services on terms generally as set out in this Staff Report; and 5. That Staff be authorized to prepare and execute an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Ministry of Attorney General (MAG) for red light camera agreements on terms generally as set out in this Staff Report; and 6. That Staff be directed to begin the RLC program by utilizing the Barrie Provincial Offenses Court system (POA model) and to develop an Administrative Penalties (AP) for camera- based infractions model (inclusive of RLC) and supporting policies with a goal of implementing by March 1, 2024; and 7. That should there be revenue generated beyond what is required to cover RLC program expenses, that those funds be used to offset expenses in other pr
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
1. That Staff Report DSR-053-23 regarding Automated Speed Enforcement – Part 2 dated April 12, 2023, be received; and 2. That Staff be authorized to enter into an agreement with Local Authority Services (LAS) or authorized processing partner for automated speed enforcement (ASE) ticket processing services on terms generally as set out in this Staff Report; and Council Minutes April 12, 2023 3. That Staff be authorized to prepare and execute an agreement with LAS’s preferred vendor for ASE camera services for automated speed enforcement (ASE) on terms generally as set out in this Staff Report; and 4. That Staff be authorized to prepare and execute an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Ministry of Attorney General (MAG) for automated speed enforcement agreements on terms generally as set out in this Staff Report; and 5. That Staff be directed to begin the ASE program by processing camera-based infractions using the Barrie Provincial Offenses Court system (POA model) and move to develop an Administrative Penalties (AP) for camera-based infractions program and supporting policies with a goal of implementation by March 1, 2024; and 6. That Council authorize the addition of a permanent full-time position (starting in 2023) focused on Traffic Safety that will complete the work required to bring programs for contraventions detected using camera systems (including ASE) and an AP program to Innisfil with the intent that revenue generated from ASE, or other programs
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
That Committee rise and return back into the formal Council Session to receive a report on the proceedings of the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of April 12, 2023, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Councillor G. Constantine, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
Carried
That the provisions of the Procedural By-law be waived for Council to consider the Notice of Motion regarding Simcoe County Road 21/Innisfil Beach Road.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor A. Waters
Carried
Whereas County Road 21 is a critical transportation route in Simcoe County and the Town of Innisfil; and Whereas the County has been leading the project to reconstruct and expand this roadway between Highway 400 and Alcona, in collaboration with the Town of Innisfil and InnServices; and Whereas the completion of the current phase of this project to the east of Yonge Street has been significantly delayed, causing ongoing inconvenience, disruption and postponement of the benefits of an expanded roadway to the residents and businesses of Innisfil; and Whereas any delays in the commencement of future phases of the project west of Yonge Street will create further negative impacts, including delays to the servicing of Innisfil Heights, thereby limiting the economic development potential of that key employment area. Therefore, the Town of Innisfil requests the County of Simcoe to treat the completion of this capital project with the utmost urgency; and Council Minutes April 12, 2023 The Town requests that the County use all available resources to complete the existing project east of Yonge Street as early as possible in the 2023 construction season; and The Town requests a meeting with the County and InnServices to confirm the next steps and timeline for the completion of the phases of work between Yonge Street and Highway 400; and The Town requests that the County urgently prioritize working with the Town of Innisfil, InnServices and Metrolinx to enhance the safety of the County Ro
Moved by Councillor K. Eisses, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
That By-law No. 032-23, being the Confirming By-law of the Council Meeting held on April 12, 2023, be adopted.
Moved by Councillor G. Constantine, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
That Council adjourn at 8:48 p.m.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
Carried

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