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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/10/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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25-A-118 1  Student/Mayor ItemSera Anish, Steele Street Public Elementary School   Not available Not available
25-A-119 2  Confirmation of MinutesADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 3, 2025 The Minutes of the City Council meeting dated December 3, 2025, were adopted as printed and circulated.   Not available Not available
25-A-120 1  DeputationDEPUTATION CONCERNING MOTION 25-G-259, 2026 BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET - SERVICE PARTNER - BARRIE POLICE SERVICES BY THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: 1. Kaitlin Baldwin outlined concerns regarding the approval of the 2026 Barrie Police Services Budget, including those related to homelessness, access to social supports, and overall unaffordability. She believes the proposed budget will set a precedent for larger budget increases year over year and is not a positive long-term investment. Ms. Baldwin expressed concern for the proportion of the overall budget going towards crime prevention versus officer salaries and questioned the necessity of further salary increases. Ms. Baldwin expressed that an increased police presence is not warranted and will not address issues related to homelessness or cost of living, which she noted is a top concern within the City. She commented that she believes the budget will have a negative impact on the community and will not support addressing issues such as crime, the cost of living, or community safety, and that funds could be better directed elsewhere   Not available Not available
25-A-121 1  DeputationDEPUTATION CONCERNING STAFF REPORT FAC007-25, BARRIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT The Deputations requested by Heydon George representing the Canadian Musicians Co-operative, Chuck Ruttan representing the Barrie Arts Alliance and Claudine Benoit representing the Barrie Film Festival were withdrawn.   Not available Not available
25-A-122 2  Tax ApplicationMoved by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Seconded by: Councillor, G. Harvey That the list of application for cancellation, reduction or addition to taxed dated December 10, 2025, submitted by the Treasurer in the amount of $1,383.45, be approved.   Not available Not available
25-A-123 1  Committee Report General Committee Report dated December 3, 2025, Sections, A, B, C, D, E and F (APPENDIX “A”).   Not available Not available
25-G-257 4  RecommendationMOTION 25-G-254 REFERRED AT GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED NOVEMBER 26, 2025 - MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SIMCOE BUDGET Councillor, AM. Kungl declared a potential pecuniary interest in the matter as provisions in the proposed motion could apply as the CEO of a charitable not-for-profit organization that could potentially result in financial gains. She did not participate or vote on the matter and rolled her chair away from the Council table.   Not available Not available
25-G-258 3  Report to Committee REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE DATED NOVEMBER 26, 2025   Not available Not available
25-G-259 3  Staff Report 2026 BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET - SERVICE PARTNERS   Not available Not available
25-G-260 3  RecommendationMOTION 25-G-256 REFERRED AT GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING DATED NOVEMBER 26, 2025 - MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SIMCOE MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Councillor, AM. Kungl declared a potential pecuniary interest in the matter as provisions in the proposed motion could apply as the CEO of a charitable not-for-profit organization that could potentially result in financial gains. She did not participate or vote on the matter and rolled her chair away from the Council table. AMENDMENT#1 That motion 25-G-260 of Section “D” of the General Committee Report dated December 3, 2025 concerning the memorandum County of Simcoe Municipal Services Agreement be amended by adding the following paragraph: “That as part of the review of the Shared Municipal Services Agreement with the County of Simcoe, that the provision of Long Term Care Services be reviewed with an aim to deliver more beds for seniors in Barrie.” CARRIED Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, G. Harvey, the motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT #1.   Not available Not available
25-G-261 4  Staff Report 2026 BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET - SERVICE PARTNER - COUNTY OF SIMCOE Councillor, AM. Kungl declared a potential pecuniary interest on the matter as she is the CEO of Alzheimer's Society of Simcoe County as a service provider and in discussions with a matter involving the County of Simcoe. She did not participate or vote on the matter and rolled her chair away from the Council table. AMENDMENT #1 Moved by: Councillor, G. Harvey Seconded by: Councillor, C. Nixon That motion 25-G-261 of Section “E” of the General Committee Report dated December 3, 2025, concerning the 2026 Business Plan and Budget - Service Partner - County of Simcoe be amended by adding the following paragraph: “That the County of Simcoe be requested to consider providing annual funding to the Barrie Food Bank in the amount of $106,000.” CARRIED AMENDMENT #2 Moved by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Seconded by: Councillor, G. Harvey That motion 25-G-261 of Section “E” of the General Committee Report dated December 3, 2025 concerning the 2026 business plan and budget - service partner - County of Simcoe be amended    Not available Not available
25-G-262 3  Staff Report 2020-107 TRAFFIC BY-LAW UPDATES AMENDMENT # 1 Moved by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Seconded by: Councillor, G. Harvey That motion 25-G-262 of Section “F” of the General Committee Report dated December 3, 2025 concerning 2020-107 Traffic By-law Updates be amended by adding the following to Schedule 19 - Providing for the erection of stop signs at the intersection: “Timothy Lane and Butternut Drive Northbound, Southbound on Butternut Drive and Westbound and Eastbound on Timothy Lane” CARRIED Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, G. Harvey, the motion was CARRIED AS AMENDED BY AMENDMENT #1.   Not available Not available
25-A-124 1  Committee Report General Committee Report dated December 10, 2025, Sections A, B, C, D, E and F (APPENDIX “B”)   Not available Not available
25-G-263 3  Report to Committee THE REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATED DECEMBER 3, 2025   Not available Not available
25-G-264 2  Item of DiscussionMOTION 25-G-226 REFERRED AT GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING ON OCTOBER 29, 2025 - FOUR WAY STOP - PENVILL TRAIL AND MCINTYRE DRIVE   Not available Not available
25-G-265 3  RecommendationILLUMINATED DISPLAY AT CITY HALL FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY   Not available Not available
25-G-266 3  Staff Report MUNICIPAL NAMES REGISTRY - ADDITIONAL NAME That the following proposed name, as identified in Appendix A to Staff Report DEV045-25, be approved and added to the City's Municipal Names Registry: a) Midnight (DEV045-25)   Not available Not available
25-G-267 3  Staff Report WASTEWATER INNOVATION CENTRE - DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO LEASE PROPERTY   Not available Not available
25-G-268 4  Staff Report BARRIE-COLLINGWOOD RAILWAY UPDATE AND OPPORTUNITIES   Not available Not available
25-G-269 4  Staff Report REVIEW OF LEFT TURN MOVEMENT AT ANNE STREET NORTH AND SUNNIDALE ROAD (WARD 4)   Not available Not available
25-G-270 4  Staff Report NO PARKING ANYTIME - GOLDEN MEADOW ROAD - BETWEEN TAYLOR DRIVE AND CRIMSON RIDGE ROAD (WARD 10) That Staff Report DEV047-25 regarding No Parking Anytime - Golden Meadow Road between Taylor Drive and Crimson Ridge Road be referred back to staff for further review. (DEV047-25)   Not available Not available
25-G-271 4  Staff Report BARRIE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT 1. That the results of the 50% Design Development phase and the Class C cost estimate for the Barrie Performing Arts Centre (PAC), as presented in Staff Report FAC007-25, be received. 2. That staff in the Corporate Facilities Department proceed with the Barrie Performing Arts Centre project as set out in Staff Report FAC007-25 and as detailed in the design documents prepared by Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA), attached as Appendix A to Staff Report FAC007-25. 3. a) That a Gala Seating System be included in the project design scope and that the total requested project budget be increased by $10M to $85M. b) That up to an additional 5000 square feet to be funded incrementally at $1000 a square foot up to $5M be included in the project design scope and that staff report back to Executive Committee regarding how much additional space was added and the cost. 4. That capital project, EN1629 - Performing Arts Centre Park, be removed from the 10-year Capital Plan with funding of $2.8M from the Tax Capital Reserve being r   Not available Not available
25-A-125 1  Direct MotionMayor A. Nuttall declared a potential pecuniary interest in the matter as he is the Mayor of the City of Barrie, and it directly relates to his position of office. He did not participate or vote on the matter and rolled his chair away from the Council table. Deputy Mayor R. Thomson assumed the Chair at 9:38 pm. ELIMINATION OF MAYORS PARTICIPATION IN OMERS PENSION PLAN Moved by: Councillor, AM. Kungl Seconded by Councillor, A. Courser That staff in the Human Resources Department undertake the required process and work with OMERS to eliminate the need for the Mayor to participate in the OMERS pension plan; and, if the Mayor’s participation in the OMERS pension plan is ended, that the Corporation provide options for alternate contribution plans that maintain the Mayor’s overall compensation, including an employer contribution of 12% of the Mayor’s base annual remuneration (equivalent with what the employer contribution would have been under OMERS), resulting in no change to the Mayor’s total compensation. CARRIED Mayor Nuttall re- assumed the Chair at 9:40 p.m.   Not available Not available
25-A-126 1  Direct MotionMOTION WITHOUT NOTICE - DIESEL GENERATOR Moved by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Seconded by: Councillor, G. Harvey That pursuant to Section 7.1 of Procedural By-law 2019-100 as amended, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning purchase - diesel generator.   Not available Not available
25-A-127 1  Direct MotionPURCHASE DIESEL GENERATOR Moved by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Seconded by: Councillor, G. Harvey That notwithstanding Procurement By-law 2024-275 as amended, staff be authorized to purchase the rental diesel generator currently in use at the low lift pumping station at the Surface Water Treatment Plant, to provide strategic flexibility for emergency preparedness following completion of the at cost of $960,000 to be funded from Surface Water Treatment Minor Capital Account 1207-560200.   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-122 1  By-lawBill #122 A By-law to Establish and Regulate the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service and to repeal By-law 2012-200. (25-G-243) (Establishing and Regulating (E&R) Barrie Fire and Emergency Services By-law)   Not available Not available
BY-LAW 2025-123 1  By-lawBill #123 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 10th day of December 2025.   Not available Not available