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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/1/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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25-A-091 2  Confirmation of MinutesADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 The Minutes of the City Council meeting held on September 17, 2025., were adopted as printed and circulated.Adopted as printed and circulated  Action details Not available
25-A-092 2  Confirmation of MinutesADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 The Minutes of the City Council meeting dated September 24, 2025, were adopted as printed and circulated.Adopted as printed and circulated  Action details Not available
25-A-093 2  Awards and RecognitionRECOGNITION OF THE 2012 BOYS IMODEL BARRIE SOCCER CLUB TEAM ON QUALIFYING FOR THE IMODEL C1 DIVISION AND THEIR SUCCESSFUL SEASON Mayor Nuttall recognized and congratulated the 2012 Boys IModel Barrie Soccer Club Team on qualifying for the IModel C1 Division, playing in seven tournaments and bringing home six championships and one finalist second place result. Fabio Novaes, Head Coach for the 2012 Boys IModel Barrie Soccer Club Team spoke about the integrity, character, and hard work of the players, coaches, and families. Mayor Nuttall presented certificates on behalf of the City of Barrie to the 2012 IModel Barrie Soccer Club Team.Received  Action details Not available
25-A-094 2  Awards and RecognitionHELMHOLTZ GYMNASIUM DELEGATION FROM ZWEIBRUCKEN GERMANY Mayor Nuttall, on behalf of members of Council welcomed Kerstin Keihm, Director, Alex Mueller, Vice Principal and Mareike Schuller, teacher of Helmholtz Gymnasium and the student delegation from Zweibrucken, Germany Jeff Toole, Teacher and Program Coordinator for the Global Perspective Program, discussed the history, activities and work being undertaken by the program and the past and future initiatives and visits of the groups. Mr. Alex Mueller, Vice Principal of Helmholtz Gymnasium, spoke on behalf of the German delegation discussing the success and value of the exchange program and their experiences visiting the City of Barrie. Mayor Nuttall highlighted the Program's success and thanked the members of the International Relations Committee, the Global Perspective Program organizers, and the families of the students for their participation in the program. Mayor Nuttall accepted a gift from the German delegation on behalf of the City of Barrie.Received  Action details Not available
25-A-095 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated September 24, 2025, Sections A and B (APPENDIX “A”).Received  Action details Not available
25-G-209 2  Committee Report REPORT OF THE AFFORDABILITY COMMITTEE DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2025Received  Action details Not available
25-G-210 2  Committee Report REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE DATED SEPTEMBER 17, 2025Received  Action details Not available
25-G-211 2  RecommendationBARRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE/ YOUTH AMBASSADORS PROGRAM - DONOR DIRECTED INVESTMENT FLOWTHROUGH FUNDAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-212 2  RecommendationLIBRARY BUDGET REQUIREMENTS POLICYAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-213 2  Staff Report DUCKWORTH STREET PARKING RESTRICTIONS (WARDS 1 AND 2)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-214 2  Staff Report INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - KEMPENFELT KELLY TRADEMARKAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-215 2  Staff Report 2025 BUSINESS PLAN STATUS AS OF JUNE 30, 2025Adopted  Action details Not available
25-A-096 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated September 29, 2025 (APPENDIX “B”).Received  Action details Not available
25-G-216 3  Public Meeting PROPOSED MUNICIPAL RESTRUCTURINGReceived  Action details Not available
25-A-097 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated October 1, 2025, Sections A, B and C (APPENDIX “C”).Received  Action details Not available
25-G-217 2  Staff Report MUNICIPAL RESTRUCTURING PROPOSAL 1. That the draft municipal restructuring framework agreements with the Township of Springwater attached as Appendix A, be endorsed . 2. That the draft municipal restructuring framework agreements with the Township of Oro-Medonte, attached as Appendix B, be endorsed 3. That the draft framework agreements and a copy of this Council resolution be provided to the Townships of Springwater and Oro-Medonte and Simcoe County, and that the Councils of those municipalities each be requested to hold public meetings and adopt endorsement resolutions of their own. 4. That the draft framework agreements and a copy of this Council resolution be provided to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with a request to implement the restructuring proposal through a Minister’s Order, in accordance with Sections 171-173 of the Municipal Act. 5. That staff create a new reserve titled "Boundary Adjustment Reserve" for the purpose of funding compensation payments in the amount of $38,085,000 associated with the restructuring proposal, plus incidentals, and that thiAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-218 3  Staff Report POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF LAND MATTER - POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-219 2  Staff Report PILOT WINTER DOWNTOWN PATIO PROGRAM UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONSAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-220 3  Staff Report UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGE WAIVER (HOLIDAY) The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 9 Mayor, A. Nuttall Councillor, C. Riepma Councillor, C. Nixon Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Councillor, N. Nigussie Councillor, G. Harvey Councillor, J. Harris Councillor, S. Morales Councillor, B. Hamilton Absent: Councillor, AM. Kungl Councillor, A. CourserAdopted  Action details Not available
25-A-098 1  Direct MotionOPERATING AND CAPITAL COSTS - 2025 ICE STORM Moved by: Councillor, C. Nixon Seconded by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Whereas the municipality of the City of Barrie has eligible costs directly linked to the March 2025 ice storm, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Barrie hereby requests assistance under the Municipal Ice Storm Assistance Program with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to allow for the City of Barrie to submit a claim for costs associated with the ice storm; and Further that Colleen Smith, Interim Director of Finance, be given delegated authority to verify and attest to the accuracy of the claim.Adopted  Action details Not available
25-A-099 2  Direct MotionUPDATE TO THE USE OF CITY PROPERTY BY-LAW Moved by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Seconded by: Councillor, C. Nixon 1. That under the current State of Emergency, staff have the authority to bring forward updates to existing by-laws to ensure that they reflect current processes and practices related to encampment response and are presenting Bill 110 an update to the Use of City Property By-law for consideration by Council. 2. That staff in the Legislative and Court Services Department (Enforcement Services) be authorized to make application to the Ministry of the Attorney General for set fines related to the Use of City Property By-law, with fine amounts ranging from $100.00 to $1000.00 based on the nature of the offence. The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 9 Mayor, A. Nuttall Councillor, C. Riepma Councillor, C. Nixon Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Councillor, N. Nigussie Councillor, G. Harvey Councillor, J. Harris Councillor, S. Morales Councillor, B. Hamilton Absent: Councillor, AM. Kungl Councillor, A. CourserAdopted  Action details Not available
25-A-100 1  Direct MotionMOTION WITHOUT NOTICE - LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR MATCHPOINT TENNIS CLUB FOR CONCEPT OF A TENNIS DOME TO BE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF BARRIE Moved by: Councillor, C. Riepma Seconded by: Councillor, C. Nixon That pursuant to Section 7.1 of Procedural By-law 2019-100 as amended, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning a letter of support for MatchPoint Tennis Club for their concept of a tennis dome to be located in the City of Barrie.Adopted  Action details Not available
25-A-101 1  Direct MotionLETTER OF SUPPORT FOR MATCHPOINT TENNIS CLUB FOR CONCEPT OF A TENNIS DOME TO BE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF BARRIE Moved by: Councillor, C. Riepma Seconded by: Councillor, C. Nixon That a letter of support be provided to MatchPoint Tennis Club for their concept of a tennis dome to be located in the City of Barrie and that staff work with representatives of Matchpoint Tennis Club on potential locations and report back to the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee.Adopted  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-109 1  By-lawBill #109 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2020-107, as amended, being a By-law to regulate traffic on highways. (25-G-187) (Grove Street East and Johnson Street Signalization, Ward 1)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-110 1  By-lawA By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to regulate and govern the use of and activities permitted upon City property, environmentally protected land, and open space and to repeal Use of City Property (Nuisance) By-law 2004-142.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-111 1  By-lawBill #111 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt a restructuring proposal concerning the municipal boundaries of the City of Barrie.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-112 1  By-lawBill #112 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 1st day of October, 2025.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available