Regular Council

That the Regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Springwater of March 1, 2023 come to order at 6:30 p.m.

That this Public Meeting of Council held under Section 34 of the Planning Act for Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2023-004 by K. & H. Vander Wielen be called to order at 6:33 PM.

That this Public Meeting held under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P 13, as amended, on Zoning By-law Amendment ZB-2023-004 by K. & H. Vander Wielen does now adjourn at 6:39 PM.

That the report from the Planner regarding ZB-2023-004 (Vander Wielen) dated March 1, 2023, be received; and, That By-law 5000-367 be presented to Council for consideration and approval on March 1, 2023, subject to comments received during the public meeting.

That the Delegation from Marissa Nazaruk from Bradford Greenhouses regarding a request for approval to host an annual Barrie Spring Garden and Home Show, be received. Amended C136B-2023 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Moore That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add And That Council hereby approve the request for hosting an event with attendance of over 1000 people to Bradford Greenhouse for their Spring Garden and Home Show, to be held March 4-5, 2023.

That the Delegation from Marissa Nazaruk from Bradford Greenhouses regarding a request for approval to host an annual Barrie Spring Garden and Home Show, be received; and That Council hereby approve the request for hosting an event with attendance of over 1000 people to Bradford Greenhouse for their Spring Garden and Home Show, to be held March 4-5, 2023.

That the Delegation from Keriann Kenney regarding a request for subsidizing of pad service rentals in Elmvale for local residents and non-profit organizations and phasing in fee increases for leagues, be received. Amended C137B-2023 Moved by Garwood Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add And That an amendment to Schedule F of by-law 2023-017 “Fees and Charges” be presented at the March 15, 2023 meeting to reflect the following changes to the Adult and Youth “Arena Floor” rental rates, reflecting a 16% increase, keeping in line with the increase for prime-time ice rental rates for the Elmvale Arena: Youth - $55.39 per hour Adult - $67.69 per hour

That the Delegation from Keriann Kenney regarding a request for subsidizing of pad service rentals in Elmvale for local residents and non-profit organizations and phasing in fee increases for leagues, be received; and That an amendment to Schedule F of by-law 2023-017 “Fees and Charges” be presented at the March 15, 2023 meeting to reflect the following changes to the Adult and Youth “Arena Floor” rental rates, reflecting a 16% increase, keeping in line with the increase for prime-time ice rental rates for the Elmvale Arena: Youth - $55.39 per hour Adult - $67.69 per hour

That the Minutes of Council listed herein, be approved as presented: 1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of February 15, 2023 2) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of February 15, 2023 3) Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council - Closed Session of February 15, 2023

That Council for the Township of Springwater hereby confirms the following Council appointment to the Elmvale Community Recreation Association:  Councillor Garwood

That the report from the Manager, Recreation, Parks and Facilities titled Non-Resident Fee Agreement – City of Barrie dated March 1, 2023, be received; and That Council choose one of the options outlined herein. Option 1: Maintaining the Status Quo That the Agreement with the City of Barrie for Springwater residents to access City of Barrie recreation programs and services be renewed for a four (4) year term effective March 1, 2023, and expiring on February 28, 2027, for a total fee of $345,100 annualized as follows: 2023-24: $82,000 2024-25: $85,100 2025-26: $87,700 2026-27: $90,300 And That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement and any other applicable documents including extensions and amendments to the Agreement as may be deemed necessary. Option 2: End the Non-Resident Fee Agreement with the City of Barrie That the Agreement with the City of Barrie for Springwater residents to access City of Barrie recreation programs and services not be renewed for another four (4) year term and subsequently end on February 28, 2023. Option 3: End the Non-Resident Fee Agreement with the City of Barrie and create a Township of Springwater Subsidy program for Recreation programs That the Agreement with the City of Barrie for Springwater residents to access City of Barrie recreation programs and services not be renewed for another four (4) year term; and That staff report back to Council on a Springwater Township subsidy program to reimburse residents who access recrea

That the report from the Manager, Recreation, Parks and Facilities titled Non-Resident Fee Agreement – City of Barrie dated March 1, 2023, be received; and That the Agreement with the City of Barrie for Springwater residents to access City of Barrie recreation programs and services not be renewed for another four (4) year term and subsequently end on February 28, 2023; and That the dollars allocated for the four years of the agreement be apportioned to a reserve for recreation purposes.

That the motion now before Council be

That the report from the Senior Engineering Technologist regarding Establishing a Posted Speed Limit Policy, dated March 1, 2023, be received; and, That Council adopt the proposed Posted Speed Limit Policy as a working guideline to evaluate, recommend and review posted speed limits within the Township. Amended C141B-2023 Moved by Cabral Seconded by Alexander That the motion now before Council be amended as follows: Add And That the Posted Speed Limit Policy be amended as follows: Remove the following paragraph: “If the last posted speed limit review on the same or portions of the same stretch of roadway was less than three (3) years since the current request for a posted speed study review, the requester may request a delegation to Council to waive the three-year wait period.” And replace it with: “If the last posted speed limit review on the same or portions of the same stretch of roadway was less than three (3) years since the current request for a posted speed limit study review, the requester shall bring the request forward to the local Ward Councillor, who will confer with the General Manger of Infrastructure and Operational Services or designate, and may bring a motion forward to Council to waive the three-year wait period.”

That the report from the Deputy Clerk regarding the County of Simcoe Bursary Program, dated March 1, 2023, be received; and, That Council hereby approves a contribution, in the amount of $1,000 to the 2023 County of Simcoe Bursary Program to be funded from the Community Partnerships - Council Budget.

That the report from the Supervisor of Municipal Law Enforcement regarding a pilot project for ‘No Mow May’, dated March 1, 2023, be received; and, That the Clean, Safe Properties By-law 2014-037 Section 4.1(d) be exempt from May 1st to May 31st, 2023.

That the Report items listed herein, be received as information: 1) Building Services Monthly Activity Report - January 2023 2) 2022 Statement of Council & Board Remuneration & Expenses

That the by-laws listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk 5000-367 ZB-2023-004 (Vander Wielen) 2023-027 Appointments to Elmvale Community Recreation Association 2023-028 Appointments to Anten Mills Community Recreation Association

That By-law 2023-029 to confirm and adopt the proceedings of Council at the Regular Meeting held on March 1, 2023 listed herein be signed and sealed by the Mayor and Clerk.

That the Regular Meeting of the Township of Springwater does now adjourn at 8:40 p.m. to meet again in a Regular Meeting on March 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.