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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/18/2025 6:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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25-A-067 1  Confirmation of MinutesAdoption of the Minutes of the City Council meeting held on June 4, 2025   Not available Not available
25-A-068 2  Tax ApplicationMoved by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Seconded by: Councillor, C. Nixon That the list of application for cancellation, reduction or addition to taxed dated June 18, 2025, submitted by the Treasurer in the amount of $100, 289.83, be approved.   Not available Not available
25-A-069 1  Committee Report CCFirst General Committee Report dated June 11, 2025, Sections A and B.   Not available Not available
25-G-139 3  Staff Report CONFIDENTIAL POTENTIAL SALE OF PROPERTY - CITY OWNED PROPERTIES (CCS001-25)   Not available Not available
25-G-140 2  RecommendationPOTENTIAL SALE OF PROPERTY - CITY OWNED PROPERTIES (CCS001-25)   Not available Not available
25-A-070 1  Committee Report CCSecond General Committee Report dated June 11, 2025, Sections A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.   Not available Not available
25-G-141 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATED MAY 28, 2025   Not available Not available
25-G-142 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE AFFORDABILITY COMMITTEE DATED MAY 28, 2025   Not available Not available
25-G-143 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE DATED JUNE 4, 2025   Not available Not available
25-G-144 3  Item of DiscussionTRAFFIC STUDY FOR INTERSECTION OF MULCASTER STREET AND WORSLEY STREET   Not available Not available
25-G-145 3  Item of DiscussionTEMPORARY ROAD VEHICLE BLOCKADES   Not available Not available
25-G-146 3  Item of Discussion4 WAY STOP AT KING STREET   Not available Not available
25-G-147 3  Item of DiscussionPILOT PROGRAM - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE   Not available Not available
25-G-148 2  RecommendationNORTHWEST BARRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATION   Not available Not available
25-G-149 2  RecommendationENCAMPMENTS UPDATE - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE   Not available Not available
25-G-150 2  RecommendationMUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER LISTED PROPERTY - 67 MCDONALD STREET   Not available Not available
25-G-151 2  RecommendationHERITAGE DESIGNATION PROJECT   Not available Not available
25-G-152 2  RecommendationMOTION 25-G-097 REFERRED BY GENERAL COMMITTEE ON MAY 7, 2025, REGARDING A COMMITTEE NAME CHANGE   Not available Not available
25-G-153 2  RecommendationSAGINAW SISTER CITY CONFERENCE   Not available Not available
25-G-154 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR A. COURSER - ART DESIGNED PANELS TO ADDITION OF DORIAN PARKER CENTRE (WARD 4)   Not available Not available
25-G-155 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR J. HARRIS - PAINTINGS AND BANNERS - BARRIE SPORTS HALL OF FAME AT ALLANDALE RECREATION CENTRE (WARD 8)   Not available Not available
25-G-156 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR S. MORALES - BEAUTIFICATION VIA NATURALIZATION AND INSTALLATION OF WHITE CLOVER ALONG CITY OWNED LOT 44 COUNTRY LANE (WARD 9)   Not available Not available
25-G-157 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR S. MORALES - WELCOME TO PAINSWICK SIGN DESIGNED BY ST. PETER’S HIGH SCHOOL (WARD 9)   Not available Not available
25-G-158 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR S. MORALES - BIKE RACKS VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN WARD 9   Not available Not available
25-G-159 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR N. NIGUSSIE - BIKE RACKS AT HARVIE PARK, GRZEGORZ “GREG” PIERZCHALA PARK FERNDALE WOODS PARK, AND ELIZABETH PARK (WARD 6)   Not available Not available
25-G-160 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR N. NIGUSSIE - TWO (2) ECOLOGICAL INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE SYSTEMS (WARD 6)   Not available Not available
25-G-161 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR N. NIGUSSIE - 1 NEW RADAR SPEED BOARD AND 1 SET OF TEMPORARY SPEED CUSHIONS (WARD 6)   Not available Not available
25-G-162 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - DEPUTY MAYOR, R. THOMSON - COMMUNITY OUTDOOR SPACE AT LAMPMAN LANE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE BARRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY WARD 5 BRANCH (WARD 5)   Not available Not available
25-G-163 3  Report to Committee COMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR, C. RIEPMA - BASKETBALL COURT - EASTVIEW PARK (WARD 1)   Not available Not available
25-G-164 4  Staff Report PRIORITY RESIDENT REGISTRATION FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS   Not available Not available
25-G-165 2  Staff Report 2024 AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   Not available Not available
25-G-166 4  Staff Report CORPORATE NET ZERO STRATEGY 2025 - 2050   Not available Not available
25-G-167 2  Staff Report CITY-OWNED SURPLUS LANDS DISPOSITION FRAMEWORK 2025   Not available Not available
25-G-168 2  Staff Report STOPPING PROHIBITED - INNISFIL STREET - ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (WARD 8)   Not available Not available
25-G-169 2  Staff Report BARRIE REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SITE OPPORTUNITY   Not available Not available
25-G-170 3  Staff Report AGREEMENT WITH BIOFLIGHT FUELS FOR BIOGAS UPGRADING PILOT PROJECT (WARD 2)   Not available Not available
25-G-171 2  Staff Report PROPERTY STANDARDS AND YARD MAINTENANCE WASTE BIN AMENDMENTS   Not available Not available
25-G-172 2  Staff Report WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW RECOMMENDATION   Not available Not available
25-G-173 2  Staff Report ICE STORM REPLANTING AND RECOVERY   Not available Not available
25-G-174 4  Item of DiscussionEXTENDING COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE - MARSELLUS DRIVE   Not available Not available
25-G-175 4  Staff Report ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 435 ANNE STREET NORTH AND 33 HARRISON CRESCENT (WARD 4)   Not available Not available
25-G-176 3  Staff Report ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 664, 674 AND 692 ESSA ROAD, AND 320, 364 AND 366 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE WEST (WARD 7)   Not available Not available
25-G-177 5  Staff Report SOUTH BARRIE MIXED USE RECREATION COMPLEX AND LIBRARY 1. That the location, program, facility and parks concepts identified as ‘Scenario 2’ for a single regional recreation centre and library to serve the Salem and Hewitt’s growth areas, as described in Staff Report FAC004-25, be endorsed. 2. That approved capital projects ‘FC1085’, FC1086’, and forecasted project intakes ‘000613’ and ‘000614’ be consolidated into one project, ‘FC1085’, and named as ‘South Barrie Mixed Use Recreation Complex and Library’ as part of the 2026 Capital Plan. (FAC004-25) The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 9- Mayor, A. Nuttall Councillor, C. Nixon Councillor, AM. Kungl Councillor, A. Courser Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Councillor, N. Nigussie Councillor, G. Harvey Councillor, J. Harris Councillor, S. Morales Absent: 2 - Councillor, C. Riepma Councillor, B. Hamilton   Not available Not available
25-G-178 4  Staff Report BARRIE PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENT CENTRE - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT 1. That the Schematic Design for the proposed Performing Arts Centre, as outlined in Appendix A of Staff Report FAC005-25, be approved and used to guide the project through the Design Development phase; 2. That Hariri Pontarini Architects be awarded an additional $455,000 to advance the design and costing of the Performing Arts Centre to the 50% Design Development stage, funded from the Theatre Reserve, to further refine the project scope and enhance the accuracy of the projected construction cost; 3. That staff report back to General Committee following Council’s 2025 summer recess with the outcomes of the 50% Design Development phase, including a Class C Cost Estimate for the proposed Performing Arts Centre; and 4. That staff report back to General Committee if additional budget is required to include the optional rehearsal space in the Performing Arts Centre (PAC) construction. The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 9 - Mayor, A. Nuttall Councillor, C. Nixon Councillor, AM. Kungl Cou   Not available Not available
25-A-071 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated June 18, 2025, Sections A, B and C   Not available Not available
25-G-179 2  Staff Report ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - 545 - 565 BIG BAY POINT ROAD, 218 ASHFORD DRIVE, 207 - 209 MONTGOMERY DRIVE and 200 - 210 BERTHA AVENUE 1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions, on behalf of Midnight Group, to rezone lands municipally known as 545-565 Big Bay Point Road, 218 Ashford Drive, 207-209 Montgomery Drive and 200-210 Bertha Avenue from ‘Residential Single Detached Dwelling First Density’ (R1) to ‘Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density - 1 with Special Provisions’ (RA2-1)(SP-XXX) and ‘Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density- 1 with Special Provision, Hold’ (RA2-1)(SP-YYY)(H-ZZZ), attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV027-25 be approved. 2. That the following Special Provisions be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law for the lands zoned to ‘Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density - 1 with Special Provisions’ (RA2-1)(SP-XXX): a) That the lot line abutting Big Bay Point Road shall be considered the Front Lot Line. b) Permit a minimum front yard setback of 4.0m, whereas a minimum front yar   Not available Not available
25-G-180 3  Presentation - GCCONFIDENTIAL LABOUR RELATIONS/EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS MATTER - BPFFA NEGOTIATIONS That motion 25-G-180 contained within the confidential notes to the General Committee Report dated June 18, 2025, concerning the discussion of a presentation regarding a confidential labour relations/employee negotiation - BPFFA Negotiations, be received. Councillor, J. Harris declared a potential conflict of interest as he has a family member that will be starting with Barrie Fire Department in the Fall. Councillor Harris rolled away from the Council table.   Not available Not available
25-G-181 2  RecommendationLABOUR RELATIONS/EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS MATTER - BPFFA NEGOTIATIONS That staff undertake the confidential direction provided in closed session concerning confidential labour relations/employee negotiations matter - BPFFA Negotiations. Councillor, J. Harris declared a potential conflict of interest as he has a family member that will be starting with Barrie Fire Department in the Fall. Councillor Harris rolled away from the Council table.   Not available Not available
25-A-072 1  Direct MotionSALEM ROAD NO PARKING ANYTIME (WARD 7) Moved by: Councillor, G. Harvey Seconded by: Councillor, J. Harris That Traffic By-law 2020-107 Schedule ‘1’, “NO PARKING ANYTIME”, be amended by adding “Salem Road Both sides from Essa Road to Veteran’s Drive”.   Not available Not available
25-A-073 1  Direct MotionKEMPENFEST Moved by: Councillor, C. Nixon Seconded by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson That the Transit and Parking Strategy Department provide shuttle service for the 2025 Kempenfest Event August 1-4, 2025, similar to what was provided in 2024 to an upset limit of $15,000, to be funded through the Tourism Reserve.   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-059 2  By-lawBill #059 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block C Plan 1329 being Parts 1 & 2 on Plan 51R-44969, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58810-0157 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control Exemption By-law - 12A and 12B Ottaway Avenue) (File D23-013-2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-060 2  By-lawBill #060 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 161 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 1 through 16 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-44959, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2539 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control Exemption By-law - 69 to 79 Vinewood Crescent - odd numbers, 86 to 96 Yorkshire Drive - even numbers) (File: D23-014-2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-061 2  By-lawBill #061 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 140 Plan 51M-1263 being Parts 1 through 16 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-44960, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58100-0241 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control Exemption By-law - 126 to 136 Pearen Lane, even numbers) (File: D23-015-2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-062 2  By-lawBill #062 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 141 Plan 51M-1263 being Parts 17 through 32 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-44960, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58100-0242 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control Exemption By-law - 114 to 124 Pearen Lane, even numbers) (File: D23-016-2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-063 2  By-lawBill #063 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 142 Plan 51M-1263 being Parts 33 through 46 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-44960, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58100-0243 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control Exemption By-law -102 to 112 Pearen Lane, even numbers) (File: D23-017-2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-064 2  By-lawBill #064 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 143 Plan 51M-1263 being Parts 47 through 63 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-44960, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58100-0244 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control Exemption By-law - 88 to 110 Pearen Lane, even numbers) (File: D23-017-2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-065 2  By-lawBill #065 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 167 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 1 through 6 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-44962, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2545 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control Exemption By-law 34 to 42 Vinewood Crescent, even numbers) (File: D23-019-2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-066 2  By-lawBill #066 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend Town of Innisfil By-law 054-04 and City of Barrie By-law 2009-141, land use control by-laws to regulate the use of land, and the erection, use, bulk, height, location and spacing of buildings and structures, formerly in the Town of Innisfil, now in the City of Barrie. (Mayor’s Direction MDIR007-25) (Zoning By-law Amendment - 264 Salem Road)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-067 2  By-lawBill #067 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2009-141, a land use control by-law to regulate the use of land, and the erection, use, bulk, height, location and spacing of buildings and structures in the City of Barrie. (25-G-175) (Zoning By-law Amendment 435 Anne Street North and 33 Harrison Crescent) (DEV018-25) (Ward 4) (File: D30-003-2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-068 2  By-lawBill #068 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2009-141, a land use control by-law to regulate the use of land, and the erection, use, bulk, height, location and spacing of buildings and structures in the City of Barrie. (Zoning By-law Amendment - 545 to 565 Big Bay Point Road, 207 to 209 Montgomery Drive, 200-210 Bertha Avenue and 218 Ashford Drive) (DEV027-25) (File: D30-028-2024) (Note: Staff Report DEV027-25 is listed on the General Committee Agenda dated June 18, 2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-069 2  By-lawBill #069 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2009-141, a land use control by-law to regulate the use of land, and the erection, use, bulk, height, location and spacing of buildings and structures in the City of Barrie. (25-G-176) (Zoning By-law Amendment - 664, 674, 692 Essa Road, 320, 364 and 366 Mapleview Drive West) (DEV024-25) (Ward 7) (File: D30-002-2020)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-070 2  By-lawBill #070 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to provide for the alteration of the ward boundaries for the City of Barrie and to repeal and replace By-law 2013-134. (25-G-172) (Ward Boundary Review Recommendation) (LCS006-25) (File: L07-WBR)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-071 2  By-lawBill #071 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2011-107, as amended, to prescribe standards for the maintenance of lands and properties in the City of Barrie and to provide enhanced enforcement and compliance opportunities and clarification on certain items. (25-G-171) (Property Standards and Yard Maintenance Waste Bin Amendments) (LCS005-25)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-072 2  By-lawBill #072 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend 2011-138, as amended, to prescribe standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the City of Barrie, pursuant to Subsection 15.1 (3) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23. (25-G-171) (Property Standards and Yard Maintenance Waste Bin Amendments) (LCS005-25)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-073 2  By-lawBill #073 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2003-160 as amended, being a by-law to designate Community Safety Zones in the City of Barrie. (25-G-174) (Extending Community Safety Zone - Marsellus Drive) (Item for Discussion 1.4, May 28, 2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-074 2  By-lawBill #074 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2002-191 as amended, being a by-law to prescribe and authorize rates of speed within the City of Barrie. (25-G-174) (Extending Community Safety Zone - Marsellus Drive) (Item for Discussion 1.4, May 28, 2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-075 2  By-lawBill #075 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-114, 25-G-146 and 25-G-168) (St Vincent Road Diet, Blake Street to Codrington St - Wards 1 and 2, 4 Way Stop King Street, Stopping Prohibited Innisfil Street - St John Vianney Catholic School - Ward 8) (DEV013-25, Item for Discussion 1.2, May 28, 2025, and DEV025-25) (Note: Direct Motion listed on the City Council Agenda June 18, 2025)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-076 2  By-lawBill #076 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 18th day of June, 2025.   Not available Not available