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 (23 motions)
20 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Report of the Affordability Committee dated April 22, 2026, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated April 29, 2026, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
That the Report of the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee dated April 29, 2026, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
Advisory Committee Member Composition That the Terms of Reference for the Arts Advisory Committee concerning member Composition be amended to remove the following: ‘1 representative from the Barrie Public Art Committee’ ‘1 representative from the Central Ontario Music Council’; and That the Terms of Reference for the Arts Advisory Committee concerning member Composition be amended to add the following: '1 representative from the Barrie Art Club’ ‘1 representative from the Canadian Musicians Cooperative’
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon Arts
Carried
That the following matter be
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Referred
That staff in Access Barrie promote through its social media channels the Barrie Public Library Repair Cafe's events with the City's Curbside Giveway Days.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
That staff in Development Services and Energy Management undertake a best practices scan and a feasibility analysis of an incentive-based sustainable buildings program delivered through a Community Improvement Plan including meaningful financial, administrative, and implementation considerations and report back to the Sustainability Advisory Committee.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
That staff in Energy Management be directed to incorporate EV-ready electrical conduit infrastructure into all new construction, renovation and resurfacing projects at City-owned parking facilities ensuring that future installation of electric vehicle charging equipment can be completed with minimal disruption and cost.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
That the Report of the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated April 29, 2026, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
That the 2025 Annual Investment Report approved by the Investment Board on April 9, 2026 be received for information purposes.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
That the Confidential Memorandum from C. Smith, Director of Finance, dated April 29, 2026, concerning a confidential personal information matter regarding identifiable individuals in accordance with Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, C.25 - Essa Road be
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Deferred
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. 008 to Staff Report DEV-012-2026, be
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Deferred
That the City Clerk be authorized to execute documents related to the approval and administration of Subdivision Agreements, Site Plan Agreements, and other Development Agreements entered into pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13, including but not limited to any subsequent or ancillary documents thereto, in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, 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-1224 being Parts 11 to 20 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45298; City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, being all of PIN: 58092-0289 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Pratt Development Inc. - 29 to 43 Flan Blvd) (File: D23-012-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 159 on Plan 51M-1224 being Parts 9 to 15 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45244; City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, being all of PIN: 58092-0292 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Pratt Development Inc. - 73 to 83 Flan Blvd) (File: D23-013-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 161 on Plan 51M-1224 being Parts 8 to 13 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45246; City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, being all of PIN: 58092-0294 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Pratt Development Inc. - 73 to 83 Flan Blvd) (File: D23-014-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 158 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 1 to 9 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45328, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2536 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Mattamy (Lockhart) Limited - 87 to 97 Yorkshire Dr.) (File: D23-011-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
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-036 and 2026-A-037) (No Parking Anytime - Indian Arrow Road, Mulcaster and Worsley Street)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 13th day of May, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Nixon
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Moved by Councillor, A. Courser, seconded by Councillor, C. Riepma
Carried
Arts Advisory Committee Member Composition That the Terms of Reference for the Arts Advisory Committee concerning member Composition be amended to remove the following: • ‘1 representative from the Barrie Public Art Committee’ • ‘1 representative from the Central Ontario Music Council’; and That the Terms of Reference for the Arts Advisory Committee concerning member Composition be amended to add the following: • '1 representative from the Barrie Art Club’ • ‘1 representative from the Canadian Musicians Cooperative’
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor C. Nixon
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 159 on Plan 51M-1224 being Parts 9 to 15 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45244; City of Barrie, County City of Barrie Page 7 of 9 City Council Minutes Wednesday, May 13, 2026 of Simcoe, being all of PIN: 58092-0292 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Pratt Development Inc. - 73 to 83 Flan Blvd) (File: D23-013-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor C. Nixon
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of City of Barrie Page 8 of 9 City Council Minutes Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Council at its meeting held on the 13th day of May, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor C. Nixon