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Regular Council
April 27, 2021
What was decided (22 motions)
22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Resolved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 30, 2021 are hereby adopted as circulated. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by David Foster, seconded by Mark Kinney
Carried
Resolved that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held April 6, 2021 are hereby adopted as circulated, as amended. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by George Watson, seconded by Stan Wells
Carried
That Council receive the petition pertaining to the reopening of Beach Drive, for information. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Mark Kinney, seconded by Stan Wells
Carried
Resolved that pursuant to Section 239 (2) (a) and (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the next portion of the April 27, 2021 Regular Council Meeting will move into Closed Session to discuss the security of the property of the municipality or local board and a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Joe Belanger, seconded by Mark Kinney
Carried
That Council confirm the direction provided to the CAO in Closed Session, pertaining to a lease matter. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger
Moved by Mark Kinney, seconded by David Foster
Carried
That Council confirm the direction provided to the Director, Legislative Services & Clerk, in Closed Session, pertaining to a property sale. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger
Moved by Mark Kinney, seconded by Sylvia Bray
Carried
Resolved that Council receive the following Closed Session Reports as circulated and approves all actions contained therein: -Special Meeting of Council – April 6, 2021 – Closed Session Minutes -Coordinated Committee – April 8 , 2021 – Closed Session Minutes Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Stan Wells, seconded by David Foster
Carried
That Council receive the letter dated April 9, 2021 from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, for information. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Mark Kinney, seconded by Stan Wells
Carried
That Council receive the Coordinated Committee Reports of April 8, 2021 as circulated and approves all actions contained therein. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by David Foster, seconded by Mark Kinney
Carried
That Council receive the Committee of the Whole Report of April 22, 2021 as circulated and approves all actions contained therein. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Mark Kinney, seconded by George Watson
Carried
That Council receive the information report pertaining to proclamations and flag raising for the month of April 2021, for information. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Mark Kinney, seconded by David Foster
Carried
THAT Council exempt the owner of 10 Main Street from the Zoning By-law and Site Plan approval and allow him to locate a second take-out restaurant on a temporary basis at his property, beside the Pita Pit Food Truck fronting on Beach Drive until September 30, 2021, subject to meeting all other municipal requirements. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Sylvia Bray, seconded by Mark Kinney
Carried
THAT Council accept this report for information regarding of the removal of the Holding (H) Symbol from the Draft Approved Blocks 50, 56 and 60 in Draft Plan of Subdivision No. 51M-1158 and that the Holding (H) Symbol be removed upon ELM Wasaga Beach (2016) Inc. satisfying the conditions listed in the staff report dated April 27, 2021. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by David Foster, seconded by Mark Kinney
Carried
THAT Council receive the report of the Senior Planner on Application for Site Plan Approval SP05/20 dated APRIL 27, 2021, for information; AND THAT Town staff process Application for Site Plan Amendment SP05/20 in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Mark Kinney, seconded by David Foster
Carried
THAT Council receive the report of the Senior Planner dated April 27, 2021 on the request by ELM Wasaga Beach (2016) Inc. for amendment to the Master Subdivision Agreement; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Addendum Master Subdivision Agreement with ELM in its substantive form attached hereto. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Mark Kinney, seconded by Stan Wells
Carried
THAT Council receive the report of the Senior Planner dated April 27, 2021 on the request by ELM Wasaga Beach (2016) Inc. for amendment to the Stage 2 External Servicing Agreement; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Addendum Stage 2 External Servicing Agreement with ELM in its substantial form attached hereto. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Mark Kinney, seconded by David Foster
Carried
THAT the Town enter into a Subdivision Agreement with ELM Wasaga Beach (2016) Inc. for Draft Plan of Subdivision PS01/19, legally described as Blocks 50, 56, 58-60, 60 on Plan 51M-1158, Town of Wasaga Beach, County of Simcoe. AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Subdivision Agreement with ELM Wasaga Beach (2016) Inc. in its substantive form, subject to the owner fulfilling the following conditions to the satisfaction of the Town of Wasaga Beach: a) The owner and the Town executing an Addendum Master Subdivision Agreement; b) The owner and the Town executing an Addendum Stage 2 External Servicing Agreement; c) Clearing all of the conditions of Draft Plan of Subdivision approval; d) Having the engineering drawings “Accepted for Construction” by the Town; e) The owner and, as applicable, the mortgagee signing the Subdivision Agreement; and f) The owner submitting securities, engineering review fees and certificate of insurance to the Town’s satisfaction. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by Sylvia Bray, seconded by Mark Kinney
Carried
THAT Council approve a new lease for 93 Beach Drive, Unit C (Playland Miniature Golf), based on the Town’s standard lease. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger
Moved by Mark Kinney, seconded by Sylvia Bray
Carried
That Council approve proceeding with the purchase of a New Phone System in the event the Town is not successful in obtaining the Municipal Modernization (In-take 2) grant at a maximum capital cost of $22,000 plus HST; and FURTHER THAT, Council approve funding the unbudgeted expenditure if the grant is not successful, using COVID-19 grant funds of $11,000 (50%) and the balance through General Reserves. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by David Foster, seconded by Stan Wells
Carried
Resolved that the following By-laws be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time, passed and numbered as follows: - 2021-36 A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 1 to the Downtown Community Improvement Plan for the Town of Wasaga Beach - 2021-37 A By-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2003-60, as amended, with respect to Downtown Wasaga Beach - 2021-40 A By-law to authorize a Facility Use Agreement between the Town of Wasaga Beach and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit for the Establishment of a COVID-19 Immunization Clinic at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex and Parking Lot Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells
Moved by George Watson, seconded by David Foster
Carried
- 2021-38 A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 56 to the Official Plan for the Town of Wasaga Beach - 2021-39 A By-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement (93 Beach Drive, Unit C) - 2021-41 A By-law to establish Development Charges for the Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach-Beach Area - 2021-42 A By-law to establish Development Charges for the Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach - Townwide Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells Nays/Abstained: Joe Belanger
Moved by George Watson, seconded by David Foster
Carried
Resolved that a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach at its Regular meeting held Tuesday, April 27, 2021 be received and be deemed to have been read a first, second and third time, passed and numbered 2021-43. Yea: Nina Bifolchi, Sylvia Bray, Joe Belanger, David Foster, George Watson, Mark Kinney, and Stan Wells