Council

That the contents of the agenda for December 11, 2024, be approved as amended.

That the petition regarding Seniors' Pickleball Courts, be received.

That Council recess until 7:41 p.m. to address technical issues with the Town’s Livestream.

That the delegation regarding Item D.1 - Staff Report DSR-170-24 - Draft DC Amendment Study and Rates for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, be received.

That any Council member attending a conference, training, or educational opportunity during 2025 be authorized per diem payments that are within the budget approved for Council member allowance, as per the Business Expense Policy for Council & Appointed Members.

1. That the Consent List for December 11, 2024, and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council; 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.

Whereas the Town of Innisfil (the Town) has worked closely with Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in support of the expansion plan for a south campus in Innisfil; and Whereas this support included a request for a Ministerial Zoning Order (MZO) to help facilitate this project, that was granted in early 2022 by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, acknowledging the importance of this project; and Council Minutes December 11, 2024 Whereas the Town recognizes mounting provincial fiscal pressures, the realities and rising costs of the competitive construction market, and the increasing demand for regional acute health care close to home; and Whereas a new health hub located in Innisfil that includes services such as an urgent care centre, day surgery capacity, diagnostics for medical imaging ang lab work centre, outpatient clinic, and beds for transitional, rehab and seniors’ care will help to alleviate some of the pressure from the Barrie hospital campus and create better access for patient care across this region; and Whereas the Town also recognizes the timely need for provincial support to accelerate this project in one of the fastest-growing communities in Ontario. Therefore, be it hereby resolved that a letter expressing the Town’s unwavering support for the RVH expansion, be sent from the Mayor’s office to the Honorable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, requesting the provincial government to prioritize funding to move this project for

1. That By-law No. 104-24 of The Corporation of the Town of Innisfil to confirm the proceedings of the Council Meeting held on December 11, 2024, be adopted; and 2. That this meeting be adjourned at 8:29 p.m.