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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/18/2025 6:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
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, 2025Adopted as printed and circulated  Action details 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.Adopted  Action details Not available
25-A-069 1  Committee Report CCFirst General Committee Report dated June 11, 2025, Sections A and B.   Action details Not available
25-G-139 3  Staff Report CONFIDENTIAL POTENTIAL SALE OF PROPERTY - CITY OWNED PROPERTIES (CCS001-25)Received  Action details Not available
25-G-140 2  RecommendationPOTENTIAL SALE OF PROPERTY - CITY OWNED PROPERTIES (CCS001-25)Adopted  Action details 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.   Action details Not available
25-G-141 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATED MAY 28, 2025 Mayor, A. Nuttall provided an overview of the Executive Committee meeting held on May 28, 2025. The Report of the Executive Committee dated May 28, 2025, was received.Received  Action details Not available
25-G-142 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE AFFORDABILITY COMMITTEE DATED MAY 28, 2025 Councillor, J. Harris provided an overview of the Affordability Committee meeting held on May 28, 2025. The Report of the Affordability Committee dated May 28, 2025, was received.Received  Action details Not available
25-G-143 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE DATED JUNE 4, 2025 Councillor, G. Harvey provided an overview of the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee meeting held on June 4, 2025 The Report of the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated June 4, 2025, was received.Received  Action details Not available
25-G-144 3  Item of DiscussionTRAFFIC STUDY FOR INTERSECTION OF MULCASTER STREET AND WORSLEY STREETAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-145 3  Item of DiscussionTEMPORARY ROAD VEHICLE BLOCKADESAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-146 3  Item of Discussion4 WAY STOP AT KING STREETAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-147 3  Item of DiscussionPILOT PROGRAM - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 1. That the CAO establish a 2-year pilot program in order to pursue programs and services supported by Canadian Owned/Based Artificial Intelligence Companies; 2. That notwithstanding the Procurement By-law in order to address the new and changing landscape of Artificial Intelligence programs and services, the CAO be delegated authority to procure such services and programs during the period of the pilot project; 3. That an annual budget for this program be set at an upset limit of no more than $600k to be funded from the Reinvestment Reserve; and 4. That the CAO report back to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee or by memorandum regarding the programs and services procured, including any efficiencies and return on investment achieved by the City of Barrie. (Item for Discussion 1.5, May 28, 2025) (Sponsor: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-148 2  RecommendationNORTHWEST BARRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-149 2  RecommendationENCAMPMENTS UPDATE - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-150 2  RecommendationMUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER LISTED PROPERTY - 67 MCDONALD STREETAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-151 2  RecommendationHERITAGE DESIGNATION PROJECTAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-152 2  RecommendationMOTION 25-G-097 REFERRED BY GENERAL COMMITTEE ON MAY 7, 2025, REGARDING A COMMITTEE NAME CHANGEAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-153 2  RecommendationSAGINAW SISTER CITY CONFERENCEAdopted  Action details 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)Adopted  Action details 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)Adopted  Action details 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)Adopted  Action details 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)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-158 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR S. MORALES - BIKE RACKS VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN WARD 9Adopted  Action details 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)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-160 3  Item of DiscussionCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR N. NIGUSSIE - TWO (2) ECOLOGICAL INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE SYSTEMS (WARD 6)Adopted  Action details 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)Adopted  Action details 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)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-163 3  Report to Committee COMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR, C. RIEPMA - BASKETBALL COURT - EASTVIEW PARK (WARD 1)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-164 4  Staff Report PRIORITY RESIDENT REGISTRATION FOR RECREATION PROGRAMSAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-165 2  Staff Report 2024 AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-166 4  Staff Report CORPORATE NET ZERO STRATEGY 2025 - 2050Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-167 2  Staff Report CITY-OWNED SURPLUS LANDS DISPOSITION FRAMEWORK 2025Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-168 2  Staff Report STOPPING PROHIBITED - INNISFIL STREET - ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL (WARD 8) 1. That Traffic By-law 2020-107, Schedule ‘1’, “No Parking Anytime” be amended by removing the following: “Innisfil Street North side from Marshall Street to Adelaide Street extended” 2. That Traffic By-law 2020-107, Schedule ‘4’, “Stopping Prohibited” be amended by adding the following: “Innisfil Street Both sides between Baldwin Lane and Adelaide Street south leg 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Saturdays, Sundays excluding Statutory Holidays” 3. That Traffic By-law 2020-107, Schedule ‘1’, “No Parking Anytime” be amended by adding the following: “Innisfil Street North side from Marshall Street to Adelaide Street south leg” “Innisfil Street East side from Baldwin Lane to Adelaide Street north leg” “Innisfil Street West side from Baldwin Lane to Adelaide Street north leg” (DEV025-25)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-169 2  Staff Report BARRIE REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SITE OPPORTUNITYAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-170 3  Staff Report AGREEMENT WITH BIOFLIGHT FUELS FOR BIOGAS UPGRADING PILOT PROJECT (WARD 2)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-171 2  Staff Report PROPERTY STANDARDS AND YARD MAINTENANCE WASTE BIN AMENDMENTSAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-172 2  Staff Report WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW RECOMMENDATIONAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-173 2  Staff Report ICE STORM REPLANTING AND RECOVERY 1. That a new capital project for Ice Storm Replanting and Recovery be approved with a budget of $3,766,200, to be funded from Tax Capital Reserve. 2. That two temporary contract positions, Urban Forester and Program Coordinator, that are fully recoverable from the Ice Storm Replanting and Recovery project, be approved. (OPR002-25)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-174 4  Item of DiscussionEXTENDING COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE - MARSELLUS DRIVEAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-175 4  Staff Report ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 435 ANNE STREET NORTH AND 33 HARRISON CRESCENT (WARD 4)Adopted  Action details 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)Adopted  Action details 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 as amended as follows: · That staff work with representatives from the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame concerning their written request dated June 7, 2025 for space not to exceed 5000 square feet at the new facility; · That the space for the proposed library be reduced to 30,000 square feet and be located on one floor as feasible, and staff investigate opportunities for shared amenities such as washrooms, etc; · That the final design of the recreation centre allows for the potential implementation of the outdoor sports fields, including a multi-use turf field in advance of the completion of the indoor facility; · That staff consult with minor league sports and other sporting organizations in Barrie to discuss needs and opportunities for the future facility; · That staff review opportunities for spaAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-178 4  Staff Report BARRIE PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENT CENTRE - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT 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. HamiltonAdopted  Action details Not available
25-A-071 1  Committee Report CCGeneral Committee Report dated June 18, 2025, Sections A, B and C   Action details 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 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. HamiltonAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-180 3  Presentation - GCCONFIDENTIAL 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.Received  Action details Not available
25-G-181 2  RecommendationLABOUR 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.Adopted  Action details 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”.Adopted  Action details 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.Adopted  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details 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.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available