Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (51 motions)
49 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) to enable a Community Planning Permit System for the Allandale Major Transit Station Area (MTSA), as outlined in Appendix B – Proposed Part B of Official Plan Amendment No. XXX to Staff Report DEV-012-2026, be approved. That the City-initiated Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit By-law, as outlined in Appendix C - Draft Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit By-law to Staff Report DEV-012-2026, be approved. That the comprehensive Zoning By-law 2009-141 be repealed for the lands identified as the Allandale MTSA shown in Appendix C – Draft Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit By-law, save and except for the following site-specific by-laws: 2013-119 (SP-486) (SP-487) (H-123) – 140 - 152 Cumberland Street; 2020-073 (SP-595) (H-149) – 272 Innisfil Street; 2020-086 (SP-597) – 79 Gowan Street; 2023-035 (SP-630) – 181 Bradford Street; 2023-063 (SP-635) – 17 Jacobs Terrace; and 2024-072 (SP-662) (H-166) – 1 - 43 Essa Road & 259 - 273 Innisfil Street. 2024-072 (SP-662) (H-166) – 1 - 43 Essa Road & 259 - 273 Innisfil Street. That Site Plan Control By-law 99-312, as amended, be repealed for the lands identified as the Allandale MTSA shown in Appendix C – Draft Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit By-law. That the amendment to the Fees By-law Number 2026-006, as outlined in Appendix D – Draft Fees By-law Amendment, be approved. That the by-law to delegate City Council’s power under the Ontario
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
#1 That Staff Report DEV-012-2026 listed on the General Committee Report dated June 3, 2026, concerning Allandale (MTSA) Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) be amended as follows: That the Draft Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit By-Law, attached to Staff Report DEV-012-2026, be amended as follows: 1. That the following new subsection be added to Section 1.8 – Violations, Penalties, and Remedies: “1.8.6 If a use has been investigated by the appropriate authority and considered by such authority to be unlawful under any Federal or Provincial legislation, it is deemed not to be permitted.” 2. That Heritage Character (HC) Provisions in Section 6.2 Front Yard Setback Standards be amended as follows: a. Delete and replace subsection 6.2.1 as follows: “6.2.1 On lands subject to the Heritage Character (HC) provisions, the minimum front yard setback shall be 4.5 metres, and the maximum front yard setback shall be 5 metres.” b. Delete subsection 6.2.2 and renumber the remainder of Section 6.2 as required 3. That the following new subsection be added to Section 6.3.5 – Garages and Driveways: “f. Driveways shall have a maximum width equal to 50% of the lot frontage, up to a maximum of 6 metres.” 4. That the “Deck” definition be deleted and replaced as follows: “Deck means a platform or series of platforms, or a patio built directly on the ground, accessory to a main building that may be free-standing or attached thereto.” 5. That the “Landscaped Area” definition be deleted and
Moved by Councillor, J. Harris, seconded by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson Amendment
Carried
That staff be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Agreement attached as Appendix A to Staff Report CCS-015-2026 concerning the Lakehead University STEM Hub for student Rec PASS usage at the City of Barrie Facilities for the 2026/2027 academic year. That staff be authorized to implement a Lakehead student semester transit pass at a rate of $150 per semester that is valid for students attending Barrie's Lakehead University STEM Hub, and that the pass be available for the Fall 2026, Winter 2027 and Summer 2027 semesters. (CCS-015-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Report of the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee dated May 13, 2026, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the 2026 Asset Management Annual Review, attached as Appendix A, to Staff Report IGM-006-2026 in accordance with Section 9 of O.Reg 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure, be approved. (IGM-006-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Report of the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated May 13, 2026, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated May 13, 2026, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
Whereas: Chloride concentrations in the surface waters of the Lake Simcoe watershed are above Canadian Water Quality Guidelines in many places and continue to increase due to the use of winter salt on roads and parking lots; and Whereas: Decreasing the amount of winter salt use throughout the watershed is critical to the long-term health of Lake Simcoe; and Whereas: a substantial barrier to the reduction of salt application for parking lots and walkways is concern over liability; and Whereas: businesses in the winter maintenance sector are seeing insurance and legal costs dramatically escalate to the point where many have failed, and some property owners have been unable to find winter maintenance contractors. Therefore, be it resolved that the Council for the City of Barrie requests that the Attorney General of Ontario and the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks establish technical standards and a Provincial regulatory framework that limits liability for contractors following best practices to ensure public safety, business sustainability, and environmental protection. (Item for Discussion 2.1, May 13, 2026) Sponsor: Councillor, C. Riepma
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the names Elmor Farm Lane and Gladys Lane be added to the municipal street registry, and be assigned to the development located at 674 Essa Road. (Item for Discussion 2.2, May 13, 2026) Sponsor: Councillor, G. Harvey
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That staff in the Infrastructure and Growth Management Division (or Operations Department) undertake a operational review of winter operations given the significant snow fall this past winter and report back to General Committee before the end of August 2026 with recommendations for improvement ahead of the start of the winter season and the review should include input from Enforcement Services regarding how many times cars can be ticketed before a tow occurs during a winter event. (Item for Discussion 2.3, May 13, 2026) Sponsor: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That Traffic By-law 2020-107 as amended, be further amended in Schedule ‘1’, “No Parking Anytime” by removing the following: “Sherwood Court – West side from a point 158 metres west of Wismer Avenue to a point 125 metres west thereof” That Traffic By-law 2020-107 as amended be further amended in Schedule ‘1’, “No Parking Anytime” by adding the following: ”Sherwood Court – East side from a point 183 metres west of Hodgson Drive to a point 10 metres west thereof”. (Item for Discussion 2.4, May 13, 2026) Sponsor: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That staff in Marketing and Communications issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to retain a qualified sponsorship agency for a fixed term to reevaluate City assets as listed in Appendix A to Staff Report ACC-001-2026 and manage the selling of naming rights for approved City assets, including the new South End Recreation Complex and the Barrie Performing Arts Centre; That the RFP include an assessment of the Five Points Theatre to support Council Motion 25-G-271, including: An analysis of the existing naming‑rights agreement and any associated contractual and financial obligations; An assessment of sponsorship and naming‑rights implications should the Five Points Theatre be considered for potential surplus following the opening of the Barrie Performing Arts Centre, including any impacts related to a change in function or use; and A review of sub‑named spaces and sponsor recognitions within Five Points Theatre, including but not limited to the theatre space, to inform future Council decisions; That the current Corporate Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy be repealed and replaced with the updated Policy contained within Appendix B to Staff Report ACC-001-2026, including delegating signing authority for naming rights be approved as follows: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Assets: Naming rights proposals for new facilities and approved corporate facilities will be reviewed and endorsed by General Committee in closed session meeting. Tier 3 and Tier 4 Assets: The Chief Administrative Officer, Ge
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
#1 That Staff Report ACC-001-2026 listed on the General Committee Report dated June 3, 2026 concerning Corporate Naming Rights and Sponsorship be amended as follows: That the Corporate Sponsorship and Naming Rights Program not be approved and that staff take no further action to implement the proposed program; and That the existing Corporate Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy be repealed; and That all existing naming rights agreements currently in place remain in effect until their expiry, in accordance with their contractual terms, with no renewals or extensions, and that no new agreements be negotiated or executed; and That staff be directed not to solicit, pursue, or enter into any new naming rights agreements for any City asset; and That the vacant part time staff complement for Corporate Sponsorship, and the associated budget, be removed; and That staff seek Council approval for new facility names for those assets currently under naming rights agreements, in advance of the expiry of such agreements, to allow sufficient time to replace signage and update all related materials. Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl the motion was
Moved by Councillor, C. Riepma, seconded by Councillor, A. Courser Amendment
Carried
That staff in the Information Technology and Finance Departments be authorized to amend current software and technology agreements to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) features built-in to the solution, provided the original solution was openly procured and any additional costs are addressed within the total budget management or through established Business Planning processes. That the requirements of the Procurement By-law be waived for the purposes of the above. (ACC-002-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the pilot project, Georgian College Campus Connection, to commence service on January 4, 2027, including the reallocation of the capital bus purchase and operating hours as previously approved in the 2024 Business Plan for transit service growth, be approved and staff to report back to General Committee with the results of the pilot program in Q1 of 2028. (ACC-003-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Cross Border Servicing Agreement between the City of Barrie and Township of Springwater in a form substantially in accordance with the draft agreement in Appendix A to Staff Report CAO-002-2026, and to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management and Director of Legal Services. That the General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management and the Director of Legal Services be authorized to negotiate with the Township of Springwater on future matters required to implement the Cross Border Servicing Agreement including amendments to address future capacity allocation, Cost Allocation and Design Agreements, and the Operations and Maintenance Agreement. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute agreements required to implement the Cross-Border Servicing Agreement, including amendments to address future capacity allocation, Cost Allocation and Design Agreements, and the Operations and Maintenance Agreement, each in form satisfactory to the General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management and Director of Legal Services. That the draft agreement identified in paragraph 1 of Staff Report CAO-002-2026 be amended to reference changes identified in the Memorandum dated June 3, 2026 from K. Oakley regarding Cross Border Servicing Agreement Update. (CAO-002-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the 2025 Tax Rate operating deficit of $1,357,808 be funded as follows, adjusting for the sale of fleet assets during the year: $261,268 be transferred to the Fleet Management Reserve; and $1,619,076 be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. That the 2025 Water Rate operating surplus of $209,383 be allocated to the Water Rate Capital Reserve. That the 2025 Wastewater Rate operating deficit of $1,763,533 be funded from the Wastewater Rate Stabilization Reserve. That the 2025 Parking Rate operating surplus of $351,267 be allocated to the Parking Rate Capital Reserve. That the 2025 Barrie Police operating deficit of $806,931 be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. That $5,378,908 in discretionary Development Charge discounts and exemptions granted during the year be recovered as follows: $3,742,846 from the 2025 Tax Rate unadjusted operating results; $522,227 from the 2025 Water Rate unadjusted operating results; and $1,113,835 from the 2025 Wastewater Rate unadjusted operating results. That $2,524,203 of investment revenue surplus be allocated to the non obligatory reserve balances that contributed to the generation of the revenue, prorated by the average annual balance of each reserve. That 2027 capital project budgets be amended as follows: That EN1482 Transportation Safety and Holding Strategies be reduced by $480,000 and EN1508 Grove B1 neighborhood Holding Strategy be increased by $480,000. (CCS-016-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a new lease space agreement with the Grey and Simcoe Foresters and the Canadian Armed Forces for the municipally owned heritage property at 36 Mulcaster Street for a term of five (5) years, plus (1) one optional five-year renewal period with the remaining terms being in a form acceptable to the Directors of Legal Services and Corporate Facilities. (CCS-017-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Updated Emergency Management Plan, attached as Appendix A to Staff Report CCS-019-2026, be approved. That By-law 2013-142 be repealed and replaced with the draft by-law, attached as Appendix B to Staff Report CCS-019-2026. (CCS-019-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That $270,000 be added to Capital Project #BF1038 - Bunker Gear Replacement for 2026 with funding to be allocated from the Tax Capital Reserve. (CCS-020-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That two BPFFA full-time Communication Operator positions be added as complement to start September 2026 to be funded through net revenues. (CCS-021-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That in accordance with the City of Barrie Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy, the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated temporary authority during the periods of June 29, 2026 to December 31, 2026 inclusive, to undertake the following actions: To award or accept (proceed with the purchase of goods, services, or construction from one or more selected suppliers/contractors) contracts where Section 15 of the Procurement By-law would normally apply, subject to: The ability to manage through total budget management as appropriate: and, The availability of sufficient funds is to the satisfaction of the Director of Finance/Treasurer; To adjust capital project funding including draws from reserves when bid prices exceed the lesser of 10% or $500,000 under the following circumstances; To adjust capital project funding including draws from reserves when bid prices exceed the lesser of 10% or $500,000 under the following circumstances; The adjustments are in the best interest of the Corporation as delays would result in significant financial loss to the Corporation or the adjustment is required to fulfill an existing obligation of the City; and, Such adjustment is to the satisfaction of the Director of Finance/ Treasurer To waive a right of repurchase for a property and remove any restrictive covenants registered on title, under the following circumstances; The purchaser has an offer to purchase the property from a business that would generate employment in the community and/or
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That By-law 2020-010 to establish a Registration By-law for Additional Residential Units (ARUs) be amended generally in accordance with the attached draft included as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-011-2026. (DEV-011-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management and Executive Director of Development Services be authorized to complete a Stormwater Management Catchment Agreement with the Hewitt’s Creek Landowners Group, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services and to be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. (LGL-001-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That a By-law be prepared to authorize the recovery of capital costs for the installation of water and sanitary servicing of unserviced properties on Yonge Street, from Mapleview to Lockhart, and, St. Paul’s Crescent, from Mapleview to Yonge, as outlined in this Staff Report, and as provided under Ontario Regulation 586/06 of Local Improvement Charges (previously Section 326 of the Municipal Act). That property owners be provided the option to pay the water charges over a 10 year period, interest free. That property owners be provided the option to pay the sanitary charges over a 10-year period, subject to interest. That the 2026 capital plan be amended by adjusting the funding for capital project EN1261 (Yonge Street ROW Expansion-Mapleview to Lockhart) resulting in the following changes: Net decrease in DC Reserve Funding of $1,181,506 Net increase in Local Improvement Revenues of $1,181,506 (IGM-007-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That By-laws 2013-070 and 82-45, being by-laws that regulate the administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act regarding the construction, demolition or the change of use of buildings, be repealed and replaced with a new building by-law to reflect the changes shown in Appendix A to Staff Report IGM-008-2026. (IGM-008-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
Staff Report IGM-009-2026, regarding the City of Barrie’s Municipal Stormwater Management System, including the City of Barrie Municipal Stormwater Management System Annual Operating Report 2025 (Annual Report) be received for information purposes. (IGM-009-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl The
Carried
That the process for considering large sport hosting bid opportunities as outlined in Appendix A to Staff Report IGM-010-2026, with the following key principles: Tourism Barrie continues to lead bid opportunities with the support of the Sport Tourism Working Group. Bid fees related to these opportunities will continue to be the responsibility of Tourism Barrie. That the acceptance of bid opportunities or pursuit of bid applications that impact City-owned spaces or operational resources are subject to the joint approval of the Director of Recreation and Culture and the Director of Economic Development. Any hosting event that requires the commitment of resources outside of approved existing budget or policies will require Council approval prior to any bid submission, be approved. (IGM-010-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That Staff Report DEV-014-2026 regarding an update on the Development Charges (DC) Waiver Pilot Program be received for information. That in light of the participation in the first round of the DC Waiver Program established through Council Motion 25-G-197 adopted August 13, 2025 and updated by Mayoral Direction MIR009-25 dated September 25, 2025, a second intake period be open to allow for applications to be considered that may have not been able to meet the original timelines, subject to the following: Building Permit Applications must be received by the City by no later than July 15, 2026; and Building activity must commence by no later than Oct 31, 2026; and For affordable ownership projects a minimum of 60% of the units must be sold at or below the affordable ownership purchase price secured through an agreement with the City; and That staff investigate and report back prior to summer recess concerning potential funding opportunities through the Canada/Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program. (DEV-014-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That Community Safety Zones By-Law 2003-160, as amended, be further amended, as follows: In Schedule ‘A” by deleting: Red Oak Drive from 78 metres South of Bear Creek Drive/Hubbert Crescent to the northerly limit. In Schedule “A” by adding: Red Oak Drive – Bear Creek Drive/Hubbert Crescent to the southerly intersection of Sundew Drive. In Schedule ”A” by deleting: Sundew Drive from Violet Street (Westerly Intersection) to Marsellus Drive In Schedule “A” by adding: Sundew Drive from Red Oak Drive to Marsellus Drive (Item for Discussion 9.1, June 3, 2026) Sponsor: Councillor, G. Harvey
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That staff in the Development Services Department investigate the feasibility of implementing no parking on the north side of Collingwood Street. (Item for Discussion 9.2, June 3, 2026) Sponsor: Councillor, C. Riepma
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Memorandum from R. Pews, Director of Corporate Facilities, dated May 13, 2026, concerning the Elimination of Grass Cutting on Steep Slopes at City Facilities, be
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Referred
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to accept the “as-constructed” municipal services within and complementary to the Hewitt’s Gate East Subdivision (Phase B1), part of Registered Plan 51M-1244 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 - Lally Terrace, Barnyard Trail, and Gateway Drive - Hewitt's Gate East Subdivision, PH B1) (File: D12-426)
Moved by Councillor, G. Harvey, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to accept the “as-constructed” municipal services within and complementary to the GG (9 Mile) Ltd. Subdivision (Phase 1) Registered as Plan 51M-1216 and Part 1 of Plan 51R-43018 as shown on Schedule “A” attached to By-law, and to assume the streets within this plan of subdivision for public use. (11-G-276) (Assumption By-law - Greer Street, Sagewood Avenue, Sheppard Drive, Aquarius Avenue, Kirkwood Way, Madelaine Drive, and Gemini Drive) (GG (9 Mile) Ltd Subdivision - Phase 1) (File: D12-432)
Moved by Councillor, G. Harvey, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2020-010, a Registration By-law for Additional Residential Units in the City of Barrie. DEV011-2026) (Note: Matter listed on General Committee Report dated June 3, 2026)
Moved by Councillor, G. Harvey, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 156 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 1 to 9 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45367, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2534 (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 - Mattamy (Lockhart) Limited - 111-121 Vinewood Crescent) (File: D23-016-2026)
Moved by Councillor, G. Harvey, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
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 June, 2026.
Moved by Councillor, G. Harvey, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
Moved by Councillor, AM. Kungl, seconded by Councillor, C. Riepma
Carried
1. That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment to Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) to enable a Community Planning Permit System for the Allandale Major Transit Station Area (MTSA), as outlined in Appendix B – Proposed Part B of Official Plan Amendment No. XXX to Staff Report DEV-012-2026, be approved. 2. That the City-initiated Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit By-law, as outlined in Appendix C - Draft Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit By-law to Staff Report DEV-012-2026, be approved. 3. That the comprehensive Zoning By-law 2009-141 be repealed for the lands identified as the Allandale MTSA shown in Appendix C – Draft Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit By-law, save and except for the following site-specific by-laws: • 2013-119 (SP-486) (SP-487) (H-123) – 140 - 152 Cumberland Street; • 2020-073 (SP-595) (H-149) – 272 Innisfil Street; • 2020-086 (SP-597) – 79 Gowan Street; • 2023-035 (SP-630) – 181 Bradford Street; • 2023-063 (SP-635) – 17 Jacobs Terrace; and • 2024-072 (SP-662) (H-166) – 1 - 43 Essa Road & 259 - 273 Innisfil Street. 2024-072 (SP-662) (H-166) – 1 - 43 Essa Road & 259 - 273 Innisfil Street. 4. That Site Plan Control By-law 99-312, as amended, be repealed for the lands identified as the Allandale MTSA shown in Appendix C – Draft Allandale MTSA Community Planning Permit By-law. City of Barrie Page 4 of 20 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 10, 2026 5. That the amendment to the Fees By-law Number 2026-006, as outlined in Appendix D – Draft Fe
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Report of the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated May 13, 2026, be received. City of Barrie Page 6 of 20 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
City of Barrie Page 7 of 20 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 10, 2026 That the names Elmor Farm Lane and Gladys Lane be added to the municipal street registry, and be assigned to the development located at 674 Essa Road. (Item for Discussion 2.2, May 13, 2026) Sponsor: Councillor, G. Harvey
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
Amendment #1 1. That Staff Report ACC-001-2026 listed on the General Committee Report dated June 3, 2026 concerning Corporate Naming Rights and Sponsorship be amended as follows: 2. That the Corporate Sponsorship and Naming Rights Program not be approved and that staff take no further action to implement the proposed program; and 3. That the existing Corporate Sponsorship and Naming Rights Policy be repealed; and 4. That all existing naming rights agreements currently in place remain in effect until City of Barrie Page 9 of 20 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 10, 2026 their expiry, in accordance with their contractual terms, with no renewals or extensions, and that no new agreements be negotiated or executed; and 5. That staff be directed not to solicit, pursue, or enter into any new naming rights agreements for any City asset; and 6. That the vacant part time staff complement for Corporate Sponsorship, and the associated budget, be removed; and 7. That staff seek Council approval for new facility names for those assets currently under naming rights agreements, in advance of the expiry of such agreements, to allow sufficient time to replace signage and update all related materials. Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl the motion was
Moved by Councillor C. Riepma, seconded by Councillor A. Courser
Carried
1. That the 2025 Tax Rate operating deficit of $1,357,808 be funded as follows, adjusting for the sale of fleet assets during the year: a. $261,268 be transferred to the Fleet Management Reserve; and b. $1,619,076 be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. 2. That the 2025 Water Rate operating surplus of $209,383 be allocated to the Water Rate Capital Reserve. 3. That the 2025 Wastewater Rate operating deficit of $1,763,533 be funded from the Wastewater Rate Stabilization Reserve. 4. That the 2025 Parking Rate operating surplus of $351,267 be allocated to the Parking Rate Capital Reserve. 5. That the 2025 Barrie Police operating deficit of $806,931 be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. 6. That $5,378,908 in discretionary Development Charge discounts and exemptions granted during the year be recovered as follows: a. $3,742,846 from the 2025 Tax Rate unadjusted operating results; b. $522,227 from the 2025 Water Rate unadjusted operating results; and City of Barrie Page 11 of 20 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 10, 2026 c. $1,113,835 from the 2025 Wastewater Rate unadjusted operating results. 7. That $2,524,203 of investment revenue surplus be allocated to the non obligatory reserve balances that contributed to the generation of the revenue, prorated by the average annual balance of each reserve. 8. That 2027 capital project budgets be amended as follows: a. That EN1482 Transportation Safety and Holding Strategies be reduced by $480,000 and EN1508 Grove
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
1. That in accordance with the City of Barrie Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy, the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated temporary authority during the periods of June 29, 2026 to December 31, 2026 inclusive, to undertake the following actions: a. To award or accept (proceed with the purchase of goods, services, or construction from one or more selected suppliers/contractors) contracts where Section 15 of the Procurement By-law would normally apply, subject to: i. The ability to manage through total budget management as appropriate: and, ii. The availability of sufficient funds is to the satisfaction of the Director of Finance/Treasurer; b. To adjust capital project funding including draws from reserves when bid prices exceed the lesser of 10% or $500,000 under the following circumstances; To adjust capital project funding including draws from reserves when bid prices exceed the lesser of 10% or $500,000 under the following circumstances; i. The adjustments are in the best interest of the Corporation as delays would result in significant financial loss to the Corporation or the adjustment is required to fulfill an existing obligation of the City; and, ii. Such adjustment is to the satisfaction of the Director of Finance/ Treasurer c. To waive a right of repurchase for a property and remove any restrictive covenants registered on title, under the following circumstances; i. The purchaser has an offer to purchase the property from a business that would generate emplo
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
That the General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management and Executive Director of Development Services be authorized to complete a Stormwater Management Catchment Agreement with the Hewitt’s Creek Landowners Group, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services and to be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk. (LGL- City of Barrie Page 14 of 20 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 10, 2026 001-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
1. That a By-law be prepared to authorize the recovery of capital costs for the installation of water and sanitary servicing of unserviced properties on Yonge Street, from Mapleview to Lockhart, and, St. Paul’s Crescent, from Mapleview to Yonge, as outlined in this Staff Report, and as provided under Ontario Regulation 586/06 of Local Improvement Charges (previously Section 326 of the Municipal Act). 2. That property owners be provided the option to pay the water charges over a 10 year period, interest free. 3. That property owners be provided the option to pay the sanitary charges over a 10- year period, subject to interest. 4. That the 2026 capital plan be amended by adjusting the funding for capital project EN1261 (Yonge Street ROW Expansion-Mapleview to Lockhart) resulting in the following changes: a. Net decrease in DC Reserve Funding of $1,181,506 b. Net increase in Local Improvement Revenues of $1,181,506 (IGM-007-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
The Staff Report IGM-009-2026, regarding the City of Barrie’s Municipal Stormwater Management System, including the City of Barrie Municipal Stormwater Management City of Barrie Page 15 of 20 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 10, 2026 System Annual Operating Report 2025 (Annual Report) be received for information purposes. (IGM-009-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
1. That the process for considering large sport hosting bid opportunities as outlined in Appendix A to Staff Report IGM-010-2026, with the following key principles: a. Tourism Barrie continues to lead bid opportunities with the support of the Sport Tourism Working Group. b. Bid fees related to these opportunities will continue to be the responsibility of Tourism Barrie. c. That the acceptance of bid opportunities or pursuit of bid applications that impact City-owned spaces or operational resources are subject to the joint approval of the Director of Recreation and Culture and the Director of Economic Development. d. Any hosting event that requires the commitment of resources outside of approved existing budget or policies will require Council approval prior to any bid submission, be approved. (IGM-010-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
1. That Staff Report DEV-014-2026 regarding an update on the Development Charges (DC) Waiver Pilot Program be received for information. 2. That in light of the participation in the first round of the DC Waiver Program established through Council Motion 25-G-197 adopted August 13, 2025 and updated by Mayoral Direction MIR009-25 dated September 25, 2025, a second intake period be open to allow for applications to be considered that may have not been able to meet the original timelines, subject to the following: a. Building Permit Applications must be received by the City by no later than July 15, 2026; and b. Building activity must commence by no later than Oct 31, 2026; and c. For affordable ownership projects a minimum of 60% of the units must be sold at or below the affordable ownership purchase price secured through an agreement with the City; and d. That staff investigate and report back prior to summer recess concerning potential funding opportunities through the Canada/Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program. (DEV-014-2026) City of Barrie Page 16 of 20 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
That Community Safety Zones By-Law 2003-160, as amended, be further amended, as follows: 1. In Schedule ‘A” by deleting: Red Oak Drive from 78 metres South of Bear Creek Drive/Hubbert Crescent to the northerly limit. 2. In Schedule “A” by adding: Red Oak Drive – Bear Creek Drive/Hubbert Crescent to the southerly intersection of Sundew Drive. 3. In Schedule ”A” by deleting: Sundew Drive from Violet Street (Westerly Intersection) to Marsellus Drive 4. In Schedule “A” by adding: Sundew Drive from Red Oak Drive to Marsellus Drive (Item for Discussion 9.1, June 3, 2026) Sponsor: Councillor, G. Harvey
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Memorandum from R. Pews, Director of Corporate Facilities, dated May 13, City of Barrie Page 17 of 20 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 10, 2026 2026, concerning the Elimination of Grass Cutting on Steep Slopes at City Facilities, be
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl