The Barrie Record

R. Thomson

Deputy Mayor · seen 2018-12-08 to 2026-09-16 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

764substantive motions movedof 451 meetings the minutes record them at
35procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
631substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 451 they were on the record for
32–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Barrie’s own minutes.

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City Council October 1, 2025
That Section "C" of the General Committee Report dated October 1, 2025, be adopted. 25-G-220 UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGE WAIVER (HOLIDAY) The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 9 Mayor, A.
For · 9–0 · Carried
City Council October 1, 2025
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…
For · 9–0 · Carried
City Council September 24, 2025
That staff be directed to move towards phasing out the Automated Speed Enforcement Program with an end date of December 31, 2025 unless otherwise directed by the Province of Ontario;
For · 7–2 · Carried
City Council June 18, 2025
That Section "B" of the Second General Committee Report dated June 11, 2025 as circulated, be adopted. 25-G-144 TRAFFIC STUDY FOR INTERSECTION OF MULCASTER STREET AND WORSLEY STREET 25-G-145 TEMPORARY ROAD VEHICLE…
For · 8–0 · Carried
City Council June 18, 2025
That Section "F" of the Second General Committee Report dated June 11, 2025 as circulated, be adopted. 25-G-177 SOUTH BARRIE MIXED USE RECREATION COMPLEX AND LIBRARY The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 9 Mayor…
For · 8–0 · Carried
City Council June 18, 2025
That Section "G" of the Second General Committee Report dated June 11, 2025 as circulated, be adopted. 25-G-178 BARRIE PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENT CENTRE - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT The recorded vote was taken as…
For · 7–0 · Carried
City Council June 18, 2025
That Section "A" of the General Committee Report dated June 18, 2025, be adopted. 25-G-179 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - 545 - 565 BIG BAY POINT ROAD, 218 ASHFORD DRIVE, 207 - 209 MONTGOMERY DRIVE and 200 - 210…
For · 8–0 · Carried
City Council June 18, 2025
That leave be granted to introduce the following Bills and these Bills be read a first, second and third time this day and finally passed: BY-LAW Bill #067 2025-067 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie…
For · 8–0 · Carried
City Council March 26, 2025
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…
For · 7–1 · Carried
City Council January 29, 2025
That Section "D" of the General Committee Report dated January 22, 2025, now circulated be adopted. 25-G-017 SUPPORT OF COUNTY FUNDING The recorded voted was taken as follows: Yes: 11 - Councillor, C.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council May 15, 2024
motion FRG 5 - Community Project Fund Submission from Councillor, S. Morales regarding the installation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at Painswick Park be amended by: 1. Deleting the following: “be
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council May 15, 2024
That motion 24-G-117 of Section “H” of General Committee Report dated May 8, 2024. concerning Bear Creek Ridge Subdivision - Residential Parking Control be amended by deleting paragraph 3 and replacing it with…
For · 8–1 · Carried
City Council May 15, 2024
That Section "F" of the General Committee Report dated May 8, 2024, now circulated, be adopted 24-G-115 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUND SUBMISSION FROM COUNCILLOR, S.
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council March 6, 2024
That Section "E" of the Second General Committee Report dated February 28, 2024, now circulated, be adopted. 24-G-045 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST SPEED LIMIT REVIEW (WARDS 9 AND 10) The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes…
For · 8–0 · Carried
City Council March 6, 2024
That Section "H" of the Second General Committee Report dated February 28, 2024, now circulated, be adopted. 24-G-048 REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM SIGN BY-LAW 2018-029 - 60 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE (WARD 7)
For · 8–0 · Carried
City Council November 8, 2023
That Section "E" of the Second General Committee Report dated November 1, 2023, now circulated, be adopted 23-G-255 LOBBYIST REGISTRY - ADDITION OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 11…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council October 25, 2023
That Section "F" of the General Committee Report dated October 18, 2023, now circulated, be adopted. 23-G-242 ECOLOGICAL OFFSETTING POLICY The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 11 - Mayor, A. Nuttall Deputy, R.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council October 25, 2023
That notwithstanding the provisions within the Procurement By-law 2019-015, staff in the Parks Planning Branch explore a partnership with Art and Water Group and report back to General Committee to discuss a draft…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council August 16, 2023
That staff in Development Services initiate a Community Infrastructure Housing Accelerator (CIHA) application to facilitate the approval for construction of a long-term care facility, retirement home and related…
For · 9–0 · Carried
City Council August 16, 2023
That Section "B" of General Committee Report dated August 16, 2023, be adopted. 23-G-166 ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM 23-G-167 INVESTIGATION FOR NO PARKING ANYTIME - CITYVIEW CIRCLE (WARD 6) City of Barrie Page 4…
For · 9–0 · Carried
City Council August 16, 2023
That Section "D" of General Committee Report dated August 16, 2023, be adopted. 23-G-184 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 667, 669, 673 AND 675 YONGE STREET (WARD 9) The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 9 - Mayor, A.
For · 9–0 · Carried
City Council May 3, 2023
That Section "F" of the General Committee Report dated April 26, 2023, now circulated, be adopted. 23-G-098 CONFIDENTIAL LITIGATION MATTER - ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEAL - ESSA ROAD
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council May 3, 2023
That Section "I" of the General Committee Report dated April 26, 2023, now circulated, be adopted. 23-G-101 ESTABLISHING A LOBBYIST REGISTRY AND APPOINTMENT OF A LOBBYIST REGISTRAR The recorded vote was taken as…
For · 9–0 · Carried
City Council May 3, 2023
That Section "B" of the General Committee Report dated May 3, 2023, now circulated, be adopted. 23-G-105 ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEAL - ESSA ROAD The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 11 - Mayor, A.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council March 29, 2023
That Section "B" of the General Committee Report dated March 22, 2023, now circulated, be adopted. 23-G-058 SECURE ELECTRONIC DELIVERY METHOD FOR CONFIDENTIAL ITEM 23-G-059 OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council March 29, 2023
That Section "C" of the General Committee Report dated March 22, 2023, now circulated, be adopted. 23-G-065 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 680 LOCKHART ROAD (PHASE 2) (WARD 9) The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 11…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council March 29, 2023
That Section "F" of the General Committee Report dated March 22, 2023, now circulated, be adopted. City of Barrie Page 6 City Council Final March 29, 2023 23-G-068 YARD MAINTENANCE BY-LAW 2011-107 REVIEW The recorded…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council March 29, 2023
That leave be granted to introduce the following Bills and these Bills be read a first, second and third time this day and finally passed: BY-LAW Bill #025 2023-025 A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council March 8, 2023
That Section "C" of the General Committee Report dated March 1, 2023 now circulated, be adopted. City of Barrie Page 4 City Council Final March 8, 2023 23-G-043 AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL BOARD - USE OF FACILITIES…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council March 8, 2023
That Section "D" of the General Committee Report dated March 1, 2023 now circulated, be adopted. 23-G-044 ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT - 651, 659, 665, 669 AND 673 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST (SOBEYS) (WARD 9) The recorded vote was…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council February 15, 2023
That Section "B" of the General Committee Report dated February 1, 2023, be adopted. 23-G-020 BILL 23 MUNICIPAL HOUSING PLEDGE The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 10 - Mayor, A. Nuttall Deputy Mayor, R.
For · 10–1 · Carried
City Council December 14, 2022
That Section "D" of the General Committee Report dated December 3, 2022, be adopted. 22-G-173 2022-2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES The recorded vote was taken as follows: Yes: 11 - Mayor, A. Nuttall Deputy Mayor, R.
For · 11–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Affordability CommitteeFebruary 27, 2024
City CouncilFebruary 10, 2020

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 764)

That in support of the direction provided to staff on June 17, 2026, through motion 2026-A-122 concerning a proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality - Ross Street, $100,000 be allocated from the tax rate stabilization fund.
City Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 89-86 being a by-law to designate private roadways as Emergency Fire Routes along which no parking of vehicles shall be permitted. (05-G-514) (Fire Routes - 341 Mapleview Drive West, 521, 527 and 531 Big Bay Point Road - Station Towns and Tynhead Road - Tyndale Park Driveway Entrance)
City Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its first meeting held on the 9th day of July, 2026.
City Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That in support of the direction provided to staff on June 17, 2026, through motion 2026-A- 122 concerning a proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality - Ross Street, $100,000 be allocated from the tax rate stabilization fund. City of Barrie Page 2 of 4 City Council Minutes Thursday, July 09, 2026
City Council, July 9, 2026 · Carried
That the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or addition to taxes dated June 17, 2026, submitted by the Treasurer in the amount of $24,467.71, be approved.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That staff undertake the confidential direction provided by General Committee on June 17, 2026, concerning the confidential presentation concerning a proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality - Bayview Avenue
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That staff undertake the confidential direction provided by General Committee on June 17, 2026, concerning the confidential presentation concerning a proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality - Ross Street
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That staff be authorized to purchase remote-controlled lawn care equipment at a cost not to exceed $50,000 to be funded from the Tax Capital Reserve in order to continue servicing steep slopes at City Facilities mechanically.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Report of the Affordability Committee dated June 3, 2026, be received.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
Heritage Trust - Nine Mile Portage Plaque That staff in Development Services Department investigate the Ontario Heritage Trust application process for a replacement Nine Mile Portage Ontario Heritage Trust Plaque, and report back to the Heritage Barrie Committee.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
City-Owned Enhanced Interpretive Signage - Nine Mile Portage That staff in Development Services be directed to proceed with Option #2, New City-Owned Enhanced Interpretive Signage from the Memorandum from M. Banfield, Executive Director of Development Services concerning Nine Mile Portage Signage, as was presented to the Heritage Barrie Committee on April 28, 2026.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Report of the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated June 10, 2026, be received.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the International Relations Committee Reserve Fund be increased from $20,000 to $30,000 on a one-time basis in light of the 30th Anniversary of the Twinning Relationship with Zweibrucken, Germany in 2027, with any unused funding from 2026 being put in the reserve towards the $30,000.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements attached as Appendix A to Staff Report CCS-023-2026, dated June 10, 2026, be received. (CCS-023-2026)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Draft By-law, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report CCS-018-2026, establishing the City of Barrie Investment Board as a municipal service board under section 196 of the Municipal Act, be approved. That the Skills Criteria, attached as Appendix B to Staff Report CCS-018-2026, for external member recruitment to the City of Barrie Investment Board, be approved. That the Terms of Reference a
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Memorandum from K. Datema, Director of Recreation and Culture Services, dated June 10, 2026, concerning Seniors Space at Lampman Lane Community Centre, be received.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That staff in the Finance Department be directed to submit an application to the Province of Ontario opting into the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP).(CCS-025-2026)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Report of the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee dated June 10, 2026, be received.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That staff in Recreation and Culture Services review the placement of a tennis dome at the future recreation centre to be located at Huronia Road and McKay Road area, and report back to a future Finance and Responsible Governance Committee on costs associated with a tennis dome by December 31, 2026.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
​That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Municipal Services Management Agreement between the City of Barrie, County of Simcoe and City of Orillia for the provision of mandatory social services (including Community Housing, Early Learning and Child Care Services, Housing and Homelessness Services, Partnerships, Policy and Business Intelligence, Paramedic Services, Community Support
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That the Development Charge Deferral Program be extended to August 31, 2027. (CCS-026-2026)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That staff undertake the direction provided in confidential Staff Report CCS-027-2026, concerning the confidential trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly wit
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That staff in Development Services investigate the feasibility of relocating the current traffic lights in front of the Barrie Primary Care campus on 370 Bayview Drive to align with the south entrance/exit. (Item for Discussion 9.1, June 17, 2026) (Sponsor: Councillor, J. Harris)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That of up to a maximum of $30,000 funded from the Tax Capital Reserve be contributed towards park equipment to be installed at the condominium complex at 540 Essa Road upon the completion of the park. (Item for Discussion 9.2, June 17, 2026) (Sponsors: Councillor, G. Harvey and Councillor, J. Harris)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That staff undertake the confidential direction listed on the confidential item for discussion regarding information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them - Utilities (Item for Discussion 9.3, June 17, 2026) (Sponsor: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to accept the “as-constructed” municipal services within and complementary to the Phase 1 of the Mattamy 620 Lockhart Road Subdivision Registered as Plan 51M-1257 as shown in the attached map, and to assume the streets within this plan of subdivision for public use. (11-G-276) (Assumption By-law - Mattamy 620 Lockhart Road Subdivision, Fenchurch Ma
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to regulate the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act regarding the Construction, demolition or the change of use of buildings. (2026-A-113) (New Building By-law) (IGM-008-2026)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
#1 That Bill No. 066 be amended to add the following paragraph: 9.2 At the discretion of the Chief Building Official, a plan review can be discontinued where significant Building Code contraventions are discovered on the application. The Applicant shall be notified that a complete plan review was not performed; and that surrounding sections of the by-law be renumbered accordingly. Upon the questio
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
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. (2026-A-117) (Extend Red Oak Drive Community Safety Zone) (Item for Discussion 9.2, June 3, 2026)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
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. (2026-A-099 - Parking Restrictions Sherwood Court) (2026-A-062 - Parking in front of Super Mailboxes) Note: Memorandum listed on Circulation list dated June 17, 2026
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt and govern the Emergency Management Program and Emergency Management Plan, and to repeal and replace By-law 2013-142. (2026-A-106 - Emergency Management Program and Plan By-law) (CCS-019-2026)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm and continue the adoption of the Prudent Investor Standard in accordance with Section 418.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, to establish the City of Barrie Investment Board as a municipal service board under section 196 of the Municipal Act, 2001 on a proper legal basis, to make the complete delegation of powers and duties required by Ontari
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2024-075, being a by-law to establish and maintain a policy concerning the procurement of goods and services. (Procurement By-law 2024-075) (Buy Ontario Ontario Act- Municipal Buy Ontario Procurement Directive) Note: Memorandum listed on Circulation List dated June 17, 2026
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan (O.P.A. 008). (2026-A-090 - Official Plan Amendment No 008) (Allandale MTSA Community Permit Planning System) (DEV-012-2026) (File: D30-005-2025)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to regulate land use and development on lands within the Allandale Major Transit Station Area as identified in the City of Barrie Official Plan. (2026-A-090) (Allandale MTSA Community Permit Planning System - Regulate Land Use and Development on Lands) (DEV-012-2026) (File: D30-005-2025)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2026-006, with respect to the establishment and requirement of the payment of fees for information services, and use of City property. (2026-A-090) (Fees By-law Amendment - Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit System) (DEV-012-2026) (File: D30-005-2025)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to delegate certain assigned Council authority under the Ontario Heritage Act regarding the power to consent to alterations of designated properties. (2026-A-090) (Delegate Authority - Allandale MTSA Community Permit Planning System) (DEV-012-2026) (File: D30-005-2025)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend 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 in the City of Barrie. (Mayoral Direction - MDIR007-2026) (Zoning By-law Amendment - Sovereign Defence)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt an amendment to the Employment Development Community Improvement Plan (Amendment No. 001) (Mayoral Direction - MDIR007-2026) (Community Improvement Plan - Sovereign Defence)
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 17th day of June, 2026.
City Council, June 17, 2026 · Carried

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