The Innisfil Record

Council

February 26, 2025

Who was there

Present (8): G. Constantine, L. Dollin, F. Drodge, K. Eisses, K. Fowler, J. Richardson, A. Waters, L. Zanella

Absent (1): R. Saunders

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 February 26, 2025, be approved, with the following changes: • Removal of Item 5.1 – Presentation by Paws & Boots on the Ground postponed at the request of the Presenter to a future meeting • Addition of Item 6.2 – Delegation by representatives of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 547 regarding Item C.1 - Staff Report DSR-029-25 – Innisfil Transit – 2024 Results and Update • Addition of Item 6.3 – Delegation by Arleen Huggins regarding Item C.1 - Staff Report DSR-029-25 – Innisfil Transit – 2024 Results and Update • That Item 7.1 be considered in advance of Presentation/Delegations.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
That the delegation from Uber Transit regarding Staff Report DSR- 029-25 - Innisfil Transit - 2024 Results and Update, be received.
Moved by Councillor A. Waters, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
That the delegation regarding Item C.1 Staff Report DSR-029-25 - Innisfil Transit - 2024 Results and Update, be received.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
1. That the Consent List for February 26, 2025, and the Recommendations contained therein be adopted as Resolutions of Council, except that Items B.2, C.1, C.3, C.4, D.1, D.3 and F.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 L. Zanella, seconded by Councillor A. Waters
Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Moved by Councillor G. Constantine, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
1. That the Summary Report 02-25 of the February 6, 2025, Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting be received as information; and 2. That Council states it does not intend to designate the property municipally known as 5633 County Road 27; and 3. That Council approve the demolition request for the property.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
1. That Staff Report DSR-029-25 regarding Innisfil Transit – 2024 Results and Update dated February 26, 2025, be received; and Council Minutes February 26, 2025 2. That the existing agreements with Uber Transit (for general trips), and Barrie Taxi (for wheelchair-accessible trips) be continued for one year as per the terms of each agreement; and 3. That the existing agreement with GoGo Technologies be revised to include a trip limit per rider and continued for one year; and 4. That the Town’s 2025 licensing fees be waived for the taxi companies that operate in Innisfil; and 5. That Staff be directed to implement a Multiple Youth-Based Voucher Pilot Program intended for families with multiple children and teens for a ten (10) month period; and 6. That the Multiple Youth-Based Voucher Pilot parameters include a maximum 15 trips per parent/guardian user account per month, for up to 150 vouchers; and 7. That Staff report back to Council regarding the addition of a Transit Hub at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 547.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor G. Constantine
Carried
1. That Staff Report DSR-031-25 regarding the Water and Sanitary Sewer Connection Policy Amendment, dated February 26, 2025, be received; and 2. That Policy No.CP.13.2.6, as amended, be approved.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor F. Drodge
Carried
Council Minutes February 26, 2025 1. That Staff Report DSR-038-25 regarding automated speed enforcement (ASE) dated February 26, 2025, be received; and 2. That Staff be authorized to modify the existing or prepare a new agreement with Local Authority Services (LAS) and the City of Barrie for automated speed enforcement (ASE) ticket processing services on terms generally as set out in this Staff Report; and 3. That Staff be authorized to modify the existing or draft a new agreement with LAS’s preferred vendor for automated speed enforcement (ASE) camera services, on terms generally as set out in this Staff Report; and 4. That Staff be authorized to modify the existing or prepare new agreements with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Ministry of Attorney General (MAG) to facilitate the conversion to administrative penalties for automated speed enforcement on terms generally as set out in this Staff Report; and 5. That Staff be directed to develop an Administrative Penalties (AP) program for camera-based infractions program and supporting policies with a goal of implementation by August 1, 2025; and 6. That Council authorize the addition of 1 screening officer and 1 supervisory staff to enable the conversion to the administrative penalties model; and 7. That any revenue generated beyond what is required to cover ASE & RLC programs and committed traffic safety expenses be placed in a traffic and road safety reserve with the intention that those funds be used to support educ
Moved by Councillor K. Eisses, seconded by Councillor G. Constantine
Carried
That Staff Report DSR-033-25 - Housing Needs Assessment and Draft Affordable Housing Strategy, be received as information.
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler
Carried
That Staff Report DSR-034-25 - Single Source Procurement RDS358 - Orbit Stormwater Master Servicing Plan, be received as information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor G. Constantine
Carried
1. That the correspondence received from Oro-Medonte dated February 3, 2025, regarding conservation authority amalgamation, be received; and 2. That this item be referred to Staff for a report back to Council before April 23, 2025.
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 K. Eisses
Carried
Council Minutes February 26, 2025 That the Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of February 26, 2025, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Moved by Councillor A. Waters, seconded by Councillor L. Zanella
Carried

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