Council

That the contents of the agenda for September 13, 2023, be approved as printed with the following change:  That Item 10.3 Motion by Councillor F. Drodge be considered after Item 6.1

That the presentation from Contact Community Services be received.

That the delegation regarding a request to extend DC Agreement for 1014 Emily Street, be received and referred to Staff to investigate and report back to Council.

Whereas Limerick Street has been designated for the installation of streetlights; and Whereas some residents have indicated that they are opposed to this installation; and Whereas Section 5 under the Urban Resident Street Guidelines of the Town of Innisfil’s Corporate Policy CP.06-11-11 states that: “Some communities within the Town may not wish to have streetlights installed. The community can be provided with an opportunity to provide comment on the installation of streetlights within their community. If the urban community were to collectively voice the position that they do not want streetlights, the Town could identify that Council Minutes September 13, 2023 community as a dark community and not install streetlights on their roadways.” Now therefore be it hereby resolved that the Town not proceed with the installation of streetlights at this time based on the petition received by Michael Hayes and that Limerick Street should remain without streetlights and be deemed a dark community.

1. That the Consent List for September 13, 2023, and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council, except that Items B.2, C.1 and D.1 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.

That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.

1. That the Summary Report 04-23 of the August 10, 2023, Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting be received as information; and 2. That Council direct Staff to procure a peer review of the Heritage Impact Assessment for 15-17 Queen Street in Cookstown; and 3. That Council direct Staff to procure a peer review of the Heritage Impact Assessment for 7 King Street North in Cookstown.

1. That Staff Report DSR-117-23 regarding Big Bay Point Road/13th Line/25th Sideroad Roundabout Design Update dated September 13, 2023, be received; and 2. That Council endorse Staff proceeding with interim signalization of the intersection of Big Bay Point Road/13th Council Minutes September 13, 2023 Line/25th Sideroad through RDS287 as recommended through this report; and 3. That future updates to the Town’s Transportation Master Plan continue to review the need for additional improvements/expansion for this intersection to accommodate future growth beyond 2031 and that a roundabout at this location be reconsidered at that time.

That Staff Report DSR-116-23 regarding the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) dated September 13, 2023, be received as information.

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 September 13, 2023, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.

Whereas shoreline flooding has been a growing concern in the village of Belle Ewart and surrounding area as flooding events continue to impact local residents; and Whereas flood management is a collaborative effort between the Town and various agencies and multi-levels of government; and Whereas the Town of Innisfil has been actively pursuing flood mitigation strategies including updates to the Town’s Stormwater Management Master Plan and Flood Strategy to help manage flood Council Minutes September 13, 2023 risks and identify cost-effective and sustainable ways of reducing the risk of flooding in areas of the municipality; and Whereas it would be beneficial to update both Council and residents on what initiatives the Town is working on concerning local flooding. Now therefore be it hereby resolved that Staff be requested to provide an information presentation to Council on flood mitigation measures that are both being undertaken and considered by the Town including anticipated timelines and budget impacts at an upcoming Council meeting.

That By-law No. 071-23, being the Confirming By-law of the Council Meeting held on September 13, 2023, be adopted.

That Council adjourn at 8:55 p.m. Council Minutes September 13, 2023