City Council

That the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or addition to taxes dated March 25, 2026, submitted by the Treasurer in the amount of $4,757.16, be approved.

That the Report of the Community Safety Committee dated February 25, 2026, is received.

That Greer Street, having a road platform width of 12.5 metres, be designed to permit parking on one side only, in accordance with the prior versions of BSD 303. (25-G-123)

Overnight Parking Prohibition with a Single Use Overnight Permit Program Whereas the Parking Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee after their review of municipal residential parking and current programs, is recommending that a year-round overnight parking prohibition with a single use overnight permit program to include, but not limited to, online registration, a flat fee and not linked to a municipal address, be included City-wide with staff reporting back with the costing and an implementation plan; and Whereas the Traffic and Parking Strategy Department are in the process of retaining a consultant to undertake updates to the Municipal Parking Strategy; and Whereas there is an opportunity and benefit to include a review of a year-round overnight parking prohibition and related permit program as part of the Strategy Review given the synergies between the other permit systems and other parking initiatives; and Therefore, be it Resolved That the Parking Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee's recommendation concerning the implementation of a year-round overnight parking prohibition and related permit system be

That the following recommendations from the Parking Ad-Hoc Committee be

That the Report of the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee dated March 4, 2026, is received.

That the Memorandum from D. Moreau, Manager of Water Operations, dated March 4, 2026, concerning the 2025 Drinking Survey was received.

Entertainment Industry By-law Review - Burlesque Performances That staff undertake a review of the Adult Entertainment Industry By-law and investigate an amendment to include provisions for Burlesque performances.

Grass - Native and Pollinator-Supportive Alternatives That staff review the City’s infrastructure standards related to sod specifications and assess opportunities to allow or promote alternative turf mixtures, where appropriate and consistent with industry standards and best practices, including options that incorporate native species and pollinator supportive alternatives.

That the Director of Recreation and Culture Services and/or their designate be authorized to execute the facility use agreement attached as Appendix "A" to the Report to Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee CCS-005-2026 with the Barrie Baycats for use of the Stadium located at the Barrie Community Sports Complex as amended to delete the provision for an additional two-year option to allow for further discussions to take place between the City and Baycats.​ (CCS-005-2026).

That the Director of Recreation and Culture Services and/or their designate be authorized to execute the facility use agreement attached as Appendix “A” to the Report to Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee CCS-006-2026 with the Barrie Colts AAA U18 hockey team to u tilize a semi-exclusive team dressing room at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre. (CCS-006-2026) ​

That staff immediately implement the changes to the Employment and Housing Development Concierge programs recommended in Staff Report DEV-009-2026, including: limiting new Development Concierge applications to projects at the site plan review stage; discontinue automatic enrollment of CIP-funded projects; establishing review timelines; and clearly establishing when the concierge program ends for projects. That Economic Development staff extend the Employment Concierge pilot program for one additional year, to March 31, 2027, incorporating the recommended changes; monitor the effectiveness of the revised program; and report back to Council in early 2027 on program performance, including whether further changes or resources are required to sustain the program. That the two (2) temporary Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)-funded positions within Development Services (Senior Planner and Supervisor) be extended until December 31, 2027, in order to extend the Housing Concierge pilot program for one additional year, incorporating the recommended changes. That Development Services staff monitor the effectiveness of the revised Housing Concierge program and report back to Council in early 2027 on program performance, including whether further changes to the program are required, and identifying resource options to sustain the program beyond 2027, should Council decide to make the program permanent. (DEV-009-2026)

That Traffic By-law 2020-107, Schedule '1', "No Parking Anytime" be amended by adding the following: " Indian Arrow Road North side from Johnson Street to a point 80 metres east thereof" (DEV-007-2026)

That Traffic By-law 2020-107, Schedule ‘1’, “No Parking Anytime” be amended by removing the following: “ Mulcaster Street East side for 66 metres north of Collier Street to Worsley Street” 2. That Traffic By-law 2020-107, Schedule ‘1’, “No Parking Anytime” be amended by adding the following: “ Mulcaster Street East side from Collier Street to a point 58 metres north” (DEV-008-2026)

That for 2026, the City of Barrie support for Kempenfest be as follows: Up to $25,000 of in-kind staff support for site services (ie. waste removal, special event staff support); Cost recovery of up to $17,000 for shuttle bus service supplied by Barrie Transit to be funded from the Tourism Reserve; and Up to $10,000 to support rental and equipment costs for the Family Side Stage to serve as a showcase for local talent and artist development, to be funded from the Tourism Reserve. That the Kempenfest Board be requested to seek fundraising/sponsorship to support the City's fiscal contribution of up to $27,000 and should they be unsuccessful, that Kempenfest advise Council in writing prior to Council's 2026 summer recess (June 30, 2026). (CCS-004-2026)

That the Official Plan Amendment to make Official Plan 2051 (2024) consistent with the new Provincial Planning Statement , 2024 (PPS 2024) in Appendix A - Proposed Part B of Official Plan Amendment No. 3 to Staff Report DEV-006-2026, be approved as amended as follows: That notwithstanding the Official Plan Amendment as outlined in Appendix A - Proposed Part B of Official Plan Amendment No. 3 to Staff Report DEV-006-026, any property designated Employment Area - Industrial or Service Industrial that contains an existing multi-tenanted building, or is a vacant property that has received site plan approval, draft plan approval or a building permit, can maintain the uses currently permitted in the zone for that property under Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2009-141, as well as any additional uses permitted when a new implementing zoning by-law is approved. (DEV006-2026)

That staff undertake the confidential direction provided by General Committee at its meeting held on March 25, 2026, concerning a confidential presentation concerning a 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 with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization - City-Owned Properties. Yes (10): Mayor, A. Nuttall, Councillor, C. Riepma, Councillor, C. Nixon, Councillor, AM. Kungl, Councillor, A. Courser, Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, Councillor, N. Nigussie, Councillor, G. Harvey, Councillor, J. Harris, and Councillor, B. Hamilton Absent (1): Councillor, S. Morales

That staff undertake the confidential direction provided in Confidential Staff Report CCS-009-2026 concerning the confidential potential litigation matter - Corporate Facilities.

That the Mayor and staff undertake the confidential direction provided by General Committee at its meeting held on March 25, 2026, concerning a 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 with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization - Post Secondary Facility.

That pursuant to Section 7.1 of the Procedural By-law 2019-100, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning Wild Card Brewing Co. AGCO By-the-Glass Endorsement Application.

Wild Card Brewing Co., located at 384 Yonge Street, Unit 14, has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for a By‑the‑Glass Endorsement, which would permit the sale and service of manufactured beer on-site for consumption at their brewery; and Whereas the AGCO requires municipal support as part of the process to confirm that the proposed use is consistent with local by-laws and that Council has no objection to the issuance of the licence; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council endorse Wild Card Brewing Co.’s application to the AGCO for a By‑the‑Glass Endorsement at 384 Yonge Street, Unit 14; And That Council confirm it has no objection to the issuance of the licence and supports Wild Card Brewing Co. in meeting all regulatory requirements associated with the application.

That pursuant to Section 7.1 of Procedural By-law 2019-100 as amended, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning Ribfest Admission.

That notwithstanding Section 6.1.6 of the Council approved Special Events Policy prohibiting anyone hosting a Special Event on Municipal Property to charge a general admission fee or solicit the general public for funds or membership, that the BIA be permitted to charge a $5 entry fee to the Ribfest Event July 3-5, 2026 in support of charitable organizations and the downtown businesses.

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan (O.P.A. 003) (Official Plan Amendment to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024) (DEV-006-2026) (File: D30-001-2025) (Note matter is listed on General Committee Report dated March 11, 2026)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend City of Barrie By-law 2009-141 and the Township of Springwater By-law 5000, 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 and formerly in the Township of Springwater, now in the City of Barrie. (Mayoral Direction MDIR002-2026) (RVH Expansion Lands - 201 and 348 Georgian Drive, 1, 5 and 31 Quarry Ridge Road, 15 Gallie Court, 135 and 145 Dunsmore Lane and 366 and 384 Penetanguishene Road) (File: D30-RVH-202)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to deem certain Plans of Subdivision or parts thereof not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision. (12-G-190) (Deeming By-law – DBZ Big Bay Twins Ltd./DBZ Big Bertha Ltd – 545 to 565 Big Bay Point Road) (File: D26-036-2025)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt Part of Lots 29 to 44 (inclusive) on Plan 1213, being Parts 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 19 on Plan 51R-45212, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being Part of PINs: 58738-0124 (LT), 58738-0049 (LT), 58738-0050 (LT), 58738-0051 (LT), 58738-0052 (LT), 58738-0053 (LT), 58738-0054 (LT), 58738-0055 (LT) and 58738-0122 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act , R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (DBZ Big Bay Twins Ltd/DBZ Big Bertha Ltd – 545-565 Big Bay Point Road) (File: D23-001-2026)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Lot 5 on Plan 1088, being Parts 1 to 7 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45240, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being Part of PINs: 58745-0016 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act , R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (1000989604 Ontario Corp – 159 Huronia Road) (File: D23-005-2026)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2023-032 being a by-law to appoint members to various committees, boards and commissions for the 2022 to 2026 Term of Council. (26-A-004) (Appointment to Barrie Public Library Board – Catherine Kenwell) (CCS-001-2026)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 11th day of March, 2026.

That the meeting be adjourned at 8:49 p.m.

Year-Round Overnight Parking Prohibition with a Single Use Overnight Permit Program Whereas the Parking Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee after their review of municipal residential parking and current programs, is recommending that a year-round overnight parking prohibition with a single use overnight permit program to include, but not limited to, online registration, a flat fee and not linked to a municipal address, be included City-wide with staff reporting back with the costing and an implementation plan; and Whereas the Traffic and Parking Strategy Department are in the process of retaining a consultant to undertake updates to the Municipal Parking Strategy; and Whereas there is an opportunity and benefit to include a review of a year-round overnight parking prohibition and related permit program as part of the Strategy Review given the synergies between the other permit systems and other parking initiatives; and Therefore, be it Resolved That the Parking Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee's recommendation concerning the implementation of a year-round overnight City of Barrie Page 4 of 15 City Council Minutes Wednesday, March 25, 2026 parking prohibition and related permit system be

Adult Entertainment Industry By-law Review - Burlesque Performances That staff undertake a review of the Adult Entertainment Industry By-law and investigate an amendment to include provisions for Burlesque performances. City of Barrie Page 6 of 15 City Council Minutes Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Turf Grass - Native and Pollinator-Supportive Alternatives That staff review the City’s infrastructure standards related to sod specifications and assess opportunities to allow or promote alternative turf mixtures, where appropriate and consistent with industry standards and best practices, including options that incorporate native species and pollinator supportive alternatives.

1. That for 2026, the City of Barrie support for Kempenfest be as follows: a. Up to $25,000 of in-kind staff support for site services (ie. waste removal, special event staff support); b. Cost recovery of up to $17,000 for shuttle bus service supplied by Barrie Transit to be funded from the Tourism Reserve; and c. Up to $10,000 to support rental and equipment costs for the Family Side Stage to serve as a showcase for local talent and artist development, to be funded from the Tourism Reserve. 2. That the Kempenfest Board be requested to seek fundraising/sponsorship to support the City's fiscal contribution of up to $27,000 and should they be unsuccessful, that Kempenfest advise Council in writing prior to Council's 2026 summer recess (June 30, 2026). (CCS-004-2026)

That staff undertake the confidential direction provided by General Committee at its meeting held on March 25, 2026, concerning a confidential presentation concerning a 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 with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization - City-Owned Properties. City of Barrie Page 10 of 15 City Council Minutes Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Yes (10): Mayor, A. Nuttall, Councillor, C. Riepma, Councillor, C. Nixon, Councillor, AM. Kungl, Councillor, A. Courser, Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, Councillor, N. Nigussie, Councillor, G. Harvey, Councillor, J. Harris, and Councillor, B. Hamilton Absent (1): Councillor, S. Morales

Whereas Wild Card Brewing Co., located at 384 Yonge Street, Unit 14, has submitted an application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for a By the Glass Endorsement, which would permit the sale and service of manufactured beer on-site for consumption at their brewery; and Whereas the AGCO requires municipal support as part of the process to confirm that the proposed use is consistent with local by-laws and that Council has no objection to the issuance of the licence; and Now Therefore Be It Resolved That Council endorse Wild Card Brewing Co.’s application to the AGCO for a By the Glass Endorsement at 384 Yonge Street, Unit 14; And That Council confirm it has no objection to the issuance of the licence and supports Wild Card Brewing Co. in meeting all regulatory requirements associated with the application.

That pursuant to Section 7.1 of Procedural By-law 2019-100 as amended, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning Ribfest City of Barrie Page 12 of 15 City Council Minutes Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Admission.

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Lot 5 on Plan 1088, being Parts 1 to 7 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45240, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being Part of PINs: 58745-0016 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (1000989604 Ontario Corp – 159 Huronia Road) City of Barrie Page 14 of 15 City Council Minutes Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (File: D23-005-2026)