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 (17 motions)
14 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the contents of the agenda for November 8, 2023, be approved with the addition of the following items and the reordering of delegations: • Item 6.3 – Jack Gibbons, re: Item 10.1 Notice of Motion, re: Bradford Bypass and the Health of Lake Simcoe. • Item 6.4 – Diane Hogarth, re: Item 10.1 Notice of Motion, re: Bradford Bypass and the Health of Lake Simcoe.
Moved by Councillor G. Constantine, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
That the delegation regarding Item B.2 - Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, regarding Item 6.2 - 6225 Yonge Street Notice of Intention to Designate, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor A. Waters
Carried
1. That the delegation regarding the 2030 Town of Innisfil Strategic Plan, be received; and 2. That the Additional Information Memorandum regarding the Revised Town of Innisfil Strategic Plan 2030 be received; and 3. That Council adopt the Revised Town of Innisfil Strategic Plan 2030; and 4. That Staff be directed to prepare implementation plans and key performance indicators (KPIs) to put the plan into action.
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
1. That the Consent List for November 8, 2023, and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council, except that Items B.2, C.2 & C.5 be referred to Committee of the Whole; and Council Minutes November 8, 2023 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 Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor J. Richardson, seconded by Councillor L. Zanella
Carried
That each clause of Summary Report 08-23 of the November 2, 2023, Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting be voted upon separately.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
That the Summary Report 08-23 of the November 8, 2023, Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting be received as information.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
That Council states its intention to provide Notice of Intention to Designate under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property known as 6225 Yonge Street.
Moved by Councillor K. Eisses, seconded by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler
Defeated
In favour (1): Mayor L. Dollin · Opposed (3): Councillor R. Saunders, Councillor R. Richardson, Councillor L. Zanella
That Council states its intention to provide Notice of Intention to Designate under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property known as 1341 Killarney Beach Road. Councillor F. Drodge requested a
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Defeated
In favour (1): Mayor L. Dollin · Opposed (3): Councillor R. Saunders, Councillor R. Richardson, Councillor L. Zanella
1. That Staff Report DSR-151-23 regarding 2023 Development Charges Background Study and By-laws dated November 8, 2023, be received; and 2. That Council adopt the 2023 Development Charges Background Study, dated July 28, 2023, as amended; and Council Minutes November 8, 2023 3. That approval of the capital programs included in the Development Charges Background Study, as amended, indicates Council’s intention that an increase in the need for service will be met as required under paragraph 3 of Section 5(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Section 3 of Ontario Regulation 82/9, and this approval shall be subject to further annual review during the capital budget; and 4. That in accordance with s.s.5(1)5 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 and Section 5 of Ontario Regulation 82/98, it is Council’s clear intention that any excess capacity identified in the Development Charges Background Study, as amended, shall be paid for by development charges contemplated in the said Development Charges Background Study, or other similar changes; and 5. That the changes made to the proposed Development Charges By-laws following the public meeting, held on August 16, 2023, be approved, and no further public meetings are required pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997; and 6. That the following Development Charge (DC) By-laws be adopted, with an effective date of January 1, 2024: a. By-law 096-23 to impose DCs for the recovery of growth-related capital costs related
Moved by Councillor K. Eisses, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
Carried
Council Minutes November 8, 2023 1. That Staff Report DSR-128-23 regarding Fleet Update and Policy Revision dated November 8, 2023, be received; and 2. That the updated Fleet Management Policy CP.10.1.1 (formerly CP.01-15-15), be approved as amended; and 3. That the updated Tangible Capital Assets Policy CP.7.2.3 (formerly CP.04-08-05), be approved as amended.
Moved by Councillor A. Waters, 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 Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
Carried
That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of November 8, 2023, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Councillor G. Constantine, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
Whereas Lake Simcoe is the greatest natural asset in Innisfil; and Whereas twenty-three municipalities, 450,000 people depend on keeping Lake Simcoe healthy; and Whereas transportation drainage infrastructure is one of the largest vectors for delivering phosphorous and salt into Lake Simcoe; and Council Minutes November 8, 2023 Whereas with increased heavy and frequent rains from Climate Change transportation drainage vectors will only load more phosphorous and salt into the Lake; and Whereas with current projections rising salt levels will make Lake Simcoe unlivable for most of its flora and fauna by 2050; and Whereas the province has still not completed the review of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan; and Whereas the Bradford Bypass could have detrimental long term environmental, economic, and social impacts on Lake Simcoe and its residents. Now therefore be it hereby resolved that the Town of Innisfil send a letter to the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks requesting: 1. That they provide a transparent process that clearly demonstrates the time benefits of the Bradford Bypass against lower cost remedial measures using existing roads; and 2. That they implement a no salt strategy for the entire Bradford Bypass including smart technologies combined with heated surfaces (ie. electrically conductive concrete) in environmentally vulnerable stretches of the highway specifically the areas of the Holland and East Holland River where 90
Moved by Councillor A. Waters, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Defeated
Whereas the Town of Innisfil is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community; and Council Minutes November 8, 2023 Whereas part of the Town’s commitment to an inclusive and respectful community is to foster an environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas, and beliefs. Therefore, be it hereby resolved that the Council of the Town of Innisfil take a stance against Islamophobia and all forms of discrimination by pledging to: 1. Stand up and speak out when Islamophobia is present in my community. 2. Learn from and work with our local Muslim community to ensure their safety, security, and inclusion. 3. Include addressing Islamophobia as an integral part of equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, including reviewing all relevant policies and website communications to name Islamophobia specifically alongside other named or expressed forms of hate, discrimination, and oppression. 4. Mark International Day to Combat Islamophobia on March 15th to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learn about the challenges Muslims face and help educate all citizens about the continuing imperative to stand against hate. 5. Mark the start of Ramadan by engaging in community activities and events in partnership with our local Muslim community. 6. Continuing to raise awareness for the issue of Islamophobia by sharing resources and educational opportunities through the Town.
Moved by Mayor L. Dollin, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
Carried
That By-law No. 093-23 of The Corporation of the Town of Innisfil to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on November 8, 2023, be adopted.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
That Council adjourn at 9:38 p.m.
Moved by Councillor J. Richardson, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge