Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/26/2025 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chamber
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25-A-030 2  Student/Mayor ItemCOMMENTS FROM OUTGOING STUDENT MAYOR Daniella Falconer Graham of Innisdale Secondary discussed her experience as Student Mayor and highlighted that during her time in office she was fortunate to attend short meetings. Her advice to future Student Mayors is that even though the oath of office may be very technical to read, the Student Mayor experience is very rewarding. Daniella thanked everyone for their support. Mayor A. Nuttall thanked Daniella for her time in serving the City of Barrie and presented her with a certificate commemorating her time as Student Mayor. SWEARING IN OF STUDENT MAYOR Tracy Macdonald, Deputy City Clerk called upon Kenshin Rivera, representing Monsignor Clair Catholic Elementary School to be sworn into office as Student Mayor. After being sworn into office, Kenshin assumed his seat next to Mayor Nuttall. Mayor Nuttall congratulated Kenshin on his appointment as Student Mayor and welcomed him to the City Council. Members of Council introduced themselves to Kenshin.Sworn In/Term Completed  Action details Not available
25-A-031 2  Confirmation of MinutesThe Minutes of the City Council Meeting dated March 5, 2025, were adopted as printed and circulated.Adopted as printed and circulated  Action details Not available
25-A-032 2  Awards and RecognitionRECOGNITION OF THE FOLLOWING NORTH AMERICAN TEACHERS OF SINGING (NATS) COMPETITION WINNERS: Mayor Nuttall recognized and congratulated Anna Goldsmith, Maya McNair and Delilah Johnstone on winning the North American Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition. Mayor Nuttall provided highlights of both the NATS competition in Ontario and US. Mayor Nuttall highlighted the significant accomplishments for Anna, Maya and Delilah, the thousand of hours of practice, hard work, dedication and the support received from their teachers and parents. Mayor Nuttall presented certificates to Anna Goldsmith and Maya McNair. Mayor Nuttall presented a certificate to Margo Hamilton on behalf of Delilah Johnstone. The recipients thanked Mayor Nuttall, City Council, their teachers and other supporters.Received  Action details Not available
25-A-033 2  Tax ApplicationMoved by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Seconded by: Councillor, G. Harvey That the list of applications for cancellation reduction or addition to taxes dated March 26, 2025, submitted by the Treasurer in the amount of $251.38, be approved.Adopted  Action details Not available
25-A-034 1  Committee Report General Committee Report dated March 19, 2025, Sections A, B, C, D, E and F (APPENDIX “A”).Received  Action details Not available
25-G-032 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2025.Received  Action details Not available
25-G-033 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2025.Received  Action details Not available
25-G-034 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE AFFORDABILITY COMMITTEE DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2025.Received  Action details Not available
25-G-035 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE DATED MARCH 5, 2025.Received  Action details Not available
25-G-036 3  Committee Report REPORT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE DATED MARCH 5, 2025.Received  Action details Not available
25-G-037 4  RecommendationWALKWAY WINTER MAINTENANCE PILOT 2026 BUDGETAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-038 4  RecommendationTERMS OF REFERENCEAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-039 2  RecommendationMOTION 24-G-142 REFERRED BY GENERAL COMMITTEE ON MAY 29, 2024 - ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAMAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-040 2  Item of DiscussionPEDESTRIAN SAFETY - DUCKWORTH AND NAPIERAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-041 2  RecommendationINVESTIGATION STOPLIGHT AT JOHNSON STREET AND GROVE STREET INTERSECTIONAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-042 3  Item of DiscussionRED LIGHT CAMERASAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-043 2  RecommendationMUNICIPAL HERITAGE REGISTER LISTED PROPERTY - 64 MARY STREETAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-044 3  RecommendationREQUEST OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - ATTRACTING A NEW TOWN CRIERAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-045 2  Staff Report 2024 FRAUD AND WRONGDOING PROGRAM ACTIVITY 2024 SUMMARY OF INTERNAL AUDIT ACTIVITY AND 2025 INTERNAL AUDIT WORK PLANAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-046 3  Staff Report BARRIE COMMUNITY TENNIS CLUB FEE INCREASEAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-047 3  RecommendationCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR, B. HAMILTON - BENCH WILKINS WALKAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-048 3  RecommendationCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR, B. HAMILTON - BIKE RACKSAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-049 3  RecommendationCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION FROM COUNCILLOR, B. HAMILTON - SOLAR LIGHTS GOLDEN MEADOW PARKAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-050 3  RecommendationCOMMUNITY PROJECT SUBMISSION - COUNCILLOR, G. HARVEY - BARRIE SPORTS HALL OF FAMEAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-051 2  Staff Report ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 282 KING STREET (WARD 7)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-052 2  Staff Report CAPITAL GRANTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDINGAdopted  Action details Not available
25-G-053 3  Staff Report 2025 HOUSING COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) PROGRAMS AND BUDGET Councillor, S. Morales declared a potential pecuniary interest in the matter as provisions in the proposed terms of reference could apply to a development, he is associated with potentially resulting in financial gains. He pushed his chair away from the Council table.Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-054 3  Staff Report CITY INITIATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVINCIAL PLANNING STATEMENT (2024)Adopted  Action details Not available
25-G-055 3  Staff Report DESIGN PRINCIPLES TO SUPPORT LIVABILITY, MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS AND ROAD SAFETYAdopted  Action details Not available
25-A-035 1  Direct MotionMOTION WITHOUT NOTICE - FLAGPOLE AT FIRST RESPONDERS CAMPUS Moved by: Councillor, J. Harris Seconded by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson That pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Procedural By-law 2019-100, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning a flagpole at the First Responders Campus.Adopted  Action details Not available
25-A-036 1  Direct MotionFLAGPOLE AT FIRST RESPONDERS CAMPUS Moved by: Councillor, J. Harris Seconded by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson That notwithstanding Procurement By-law 2024-075, staff in the Corporate Facilities Department retain a company to construct a flagpole up to 150 feet (42.75 metres) at the First Responders Campus by no later than July 1, 2025, with a project budget of $250K to be funded from the Reinvestment Reserve.Adopted  Action details Not available
25-A-037 1  Direct MotionMOTION WITHOUT NOTICE - CORRESPONDENCE TO THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO MEDONTE CONCERNING NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AND LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Moved by: Councillor, G. Harvey Seconded by: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson That pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Procedural By-law 2019-100, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning correspondence to the Township of Oro Medonte concerning the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.Adopted  Action details Not available
25-A-038 1  Direct MotionCORRESPONDENCE TO THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO MEDONTE CONCERNING NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AND LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Moved by: Councillor, G. Harvey Seconded by: Deputy Mayor R. Thomson That the City Clerk prepare correspondence to the Township of Oro-Medonte indicating that the City of Barrie has seen positive progress with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) and is not prepared to support the amalgamation of the NVCA and the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA); and That a copy of this correspondence be circulated to the NVCA, LSRCA, affected municipalities and local MPPs. A point order was raised by Councillor, G. Harvey. The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 10 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 Councillor B. Hamilton No:|99|Councillor, C. RiepmaAdopted  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-024 1  By-lawBill #024 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie with respect to the establishment and requirement of the payment of fees for information, services, activities and use of City property and to repeal By-law 2024-024, as amended. (24-G-256 as amended) (2025 Business Plan and Budget - City Operations and Infrastructure Investment Funding Portions)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-025 1  By-lawBill #025 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 146 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 1 through 10 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-44859, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2524 (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 - 57 to 67 Lower Street - odd numbers) (File: D23-002-2025Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-026 1  By-lawBill #026 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 147 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 11 through 21 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-44859, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2525 (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 - 41 to 55 Lower Street - odd numbers) (File: D23-003-2025)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-027 1  By-lawBill #027 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 148 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 22 through 34 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-44859, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2526 (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 - 18 to 32 Vinewood Crescent, even numbers) (File: D23-004-2025)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-028 1  By-lawBill #028 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 149 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 35 through 35 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-44859, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2527 (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 - 2 to 16 Vinewood Crescent -even numbers) (File: D23-005-2025)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-029 1  By-lawBill #029 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-051) (Zoning By-law Amendment - 282 King Street) (DEV010-025) (File: D30-022-2024) (Note: Motion 25-G-051 listed on the General Committee Report dated March 19, 2025)Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available
BY-LAW 2025-030 1  By-lawBill #030 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 26th day of March. 2025.Read a First, Second and third time and finally passed  Action details Not available