The Barrie Record

City Council

January 28, 2026

Who was there

Present (9): A. Courser, B. Hamilton, J. Harris, G. Harvey, N. Nigussie, C. Nixon, A. Nuttall, C. Riepma, R. Thomson

Absent (1): S. Morales

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Mayor A. Nuttallon this item

What was decided (26 motions)

26 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1.​ That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc., on behalf of 1417788 Ontario Limited, to rezone lands known municipally as 89 Big Bay Point Road from ‘General Industrial’ (GI) to ‘General Industrial with Special Provisions’ (GI)(SP-XXX) be approved as attached to Staff Report DEV-003-2026 as Appendix A. ​ 2. ​ That the following special provisions be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law for subject lands: a. ​ That notwithstanding the list of permitted uses, a ‘medical office’ shall also be permitted ; b. ​ Permit a minimum drive aisle width of 4 metres , whereas a minimum drive aisle width of 6.4 metres is required ; c. ​ Permit a minimum side yard setback adjoining a street of 6.3 metres , whereas 7 metres is required ; d. ​ Permit a minimum front yard setback to a daylighting triangle of 6 metres , whereas 7 metres is required ; and ​e. That any new development or redevelopment of the site shall be required to comply with all applicable zoning standards in effect at the time of such redevelopment. 3. That the written and oral submissions received relating to these applications have been, on balance, taken into consideration as part of the deliberations and final decision related to the approval of the application as amended, including matters raised in those submissions and identified within Staff Report DEV-003-2026. ​ 4. ​ That pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the Planning Act , no further public notification is req
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by MHBC Planning, on behalf of Sandy Creek Estates Inc., to rezone lands municipally known as 979 and 989 Mapleview Drive East from ‘Agricultural General’ (AG) and ‘Environmental Protection’ (EP) in the former Town of Innisfil By-law 054-04 to ‘Neighbourhood Residential, Hold’ (R5)(H-AAA), ‘Neighbourhood Residential Multiple Zone, Hold’ (RM3)(H-AAA), ‘Neighbourhood Residential Multiple Zone with Special Provisions, Hold’ (RM3)(SP-XXX)(H-AAA), ‘Open Space’ (OS) and ‘Environmental Protection’ (EP) in the City of Barrie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2009-141, as amended, be approved as attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-004-2026. 2. ​ That the following Special Provisions be referenced in the implementing Zoning By -law for the subject lands within the ‘Neighbourhood Residential Multiple Zone with Special Provisions, Hold’ (RM 3)( SP- XXX)( H-AAA): a. The subject lands shall be considered as one lot for the purposes of zoning interpretation and implementation, regardless of future land division or condominium. ​3. That the Holding Provision (H-AAA) be removed from the site-specific zoning on the subject lands, when the following technical requirements have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Environmental Risk Management and Compliance Branch: a. The Owner/Applicant shall undertake and submit an updated Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), inclusive of the Phase 2 development lands, and demonstrate tha
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
That the confidential notes to the General Committee Report dated January 21, 2026 concerning a confidential staff report CCS-001-2026 regarding a personal information matter - Barrie Public Library Board Appointment be received. That Catherine Kenwell be appointed to the Barrie Public Library Board for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
That report CCS-002-2026 concerning Victoria Village’s loan guarantee request be received for information purposes. That the Deputy Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Victoria Village, for the purposes of a Loan Guarantee of up to $6,604,653 with TD Bank with a term ending March 31, 2031, in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services and General Manager of Community and Corporate Services, subject to the following parameters: Terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Director of Finance and Director of Legal Services; Victoria Village be required to provide quarterly financial reports to the Director of Finance, no later than the 30 th of the month following the end of each quarter detailing their progress in meeting the requirement set out in the agreement(s) and guarantee; Victoria Village be required to provide written confirmation from the TD Bank or another financial institution no later than 6 months prior to the expiry of the guarantee that the City will no longer be required to provide a guarantee for their subsequent long-term financing; The Deputy Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any other documents that are requisite to this agreement, including but not limited to the loan guarantee. (CCS-002-2026)
Moved by Councillor J. Harris, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
That the confidential notes to the General Committee Report dated January 28, 2026 concerning the confidential position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
That pursuant to Section 7.1 of Procedural By-law 2019-100 as amended, permission be granted to introduce a motion without notice concerning waste collection in the BIA area.
Moved by Councillor C. Nixon, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
That notwithstanding the Procurement By-law, staff immediately procure additional waste collection services as a pilot to address problematic areas within the BIA, including but not limited to 7-day a week waste collection of public space bins as well as addressing illegal dumping and litter to be funded through the tax rate stabilization reserve; T hat staff engage with the BIA concerning waste issues in the BIA; and That staff report back to General Committee concerning the results of the pilot, engagement with the BIA and an implementation plan to improve waste collection within the BIA.
Moved by Councillor C. Nixon, 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 Parkside Residential Development (Parkside Subdivision) Registered as Plan 51M-986 as shown on Schedule “A” attached, and to assume the streets within this plan of subdivision for public use. (11-G-276) (Parkside Residential Development - Queen Elizabeth Parkway, Britannic Lane, Jewel House Lane, and Imperial Crown Lane) (File: D12-339)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 157 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 1 through 8 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45175, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2535 (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 - 123 to 133 Vinewood Crescent, odd numbers only) (Files: D23-037-2024 and D30-012-2021)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 159 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 1 through 10 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45170, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2537 (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 - 99 to 109 Yorkshire Drive, odd numbers) (File D23-038-2024 and D30-012-2021 PH2)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 155 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 1 through 7 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45171, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2533 (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 Homes (Lockhart) Limited - 124 to 132 Vinewood Crescent, even numbers only) (Files: D23-039-2024 and D30-012-2021)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
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 K1, K2A and K2B) Registered as Plan 51M-1224 as shown on Schedule “A” attached, and to assume the streets within this plan of subdivision for public use. (11-G-276) (Hewitt’s Gate East Subdivision Phases K1, K2A and K2B - Lally Terrace, Wheatfield Road, Harvest Crescent, Pumpkin Corner Crescent, Tobias Lane, Gateway Drive, Hay Lane, Silo Mews and Wagon Lane) (File: D12-426)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
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 2025-024, as amended. (25-G-236) (2026 Business Plan and Budget – City Operations and Infrastructure Investment Funding Portions)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
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 . (2026-A-002) (Zoning By-law Amendment – 1417788 Ontario Inc, 89 Big Bay Point Road) (Files: D30-004-2025)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend Town of Innisfil By-law 054-04 and 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, formerly in the Town of Innisfil, now in the City of Barrie. (2026-A-003) (Sandy Creek Estates Inc. – 979 and 989 Mapleview Drive East) (File: D30-030-2024)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend By-law 2002-191 as amended, being a by-law to prescribe and authorize rates of speed within the City of Barrie. (25-G-246) (Speed Limit Review - Essa Road - Ward 7) (DEV044-25)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to amend By-law 2018-029, a By-law of the City of Barrie to regulate advertising devices, including signs. (25-G-253) (Review of Sign By-law 2018-029) (LCS007-25) (File: P00) (P7/24)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to further amend Business Licensing By-law 2006-266 (General Licensing) regarding the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) patio program season. (25-G-219) (Winter Downtown Patio Program) (ECD009-25)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 28th day of January 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, C. Riepma
Carried
1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Malone Givens Parsons (MGP), on behalf of DIV Development (Barrie) Limited, to rezone lands municipally known as 1080 Lockhart Road from ‘Rural Residential’ (RR), ‘Agricultural General’ (AG) and ‘Environmental Protection’ (EP) in the former Town of Innisfil By-law 054-04 to ‘Neighbourhood Residential - Hold’ (R5)(H-BBB), ‘Neighbourhood Residential Multiple with Special Provisions - Hold’ (RM3) (SP-XXX)(H- AAA), ‘Neighbourhood Residential Multiple with Special Provisions – Hold’ City of Barrie Page 3 of 14 City Council Minutes Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (RM3)(SP-XXX)(H-BBB), ‘Open Space’ (OS), ‘Educational-Institutional – Hold’ (I-E)(H-BBB), and ‘Environmental Protection’ (EP) in the City of Barrie Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2009-141, as amended, be approved as attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-002-2026. 2. That the following Special Provisions be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law for the subject lands within the ‘Neighbourhood Residential Multiple with Special Provisions’ (RM3)(SP-XXX)(H-AAA): a. That Stacked Townhouses be permitted subject to the standards of Back to Back Townhouses identified in table 14.5.6; b. That a maximum permitted height of Four (4) Storeys be permitted; c. That no maximum driveway width shall apply; d. That no maximum size for a garage door shall apply; e. That a minimum landscape buffer of 0.5 metres shall be provided adjacent to each provided driveway; f. That a mini
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions Inc., on behalf of 1417788 Ontario Limited, to rezone lands known municipally as 89 Big Bay Point Road from ‘General Industrial’ (GI) to ‘General Industrial with Special Provisions’ (GI)(SP-XXX) be approved as attached to Staff Report DEV-003-2026 as Appendix A. City of Barrie Page 5 of 14 City Council Minutes Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2. That the following special provisions be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law for subject lands: a. That notwithstanding the list of permitted uses, a ‘medical office’ shall also be permitted; b. Permit a minimum drive aisle width of 4 metres, whereas a minimum drive aisle width of 6.4 metres is required; c. Permit a minimum side yard setback adjoining a street of 6.3 metres, whereas 7 metres is required; d. Permit a minimum front yard setback to a daylighting triangle of 6 metres, whereas 7 metres is required; and e. That any new development or redevelopment of the site shall be required to comply with all applicable zoning standards in effect at the time of such redevelopment. 3. That the written and oral submissions received relating to these applications have been, on balance, taken into consideration as part of the deliberations and final decision related to the approval of the application as amended, including matters raised in those submissions and identified within Staff Report DEV-003- 2026. 4. That pursuant to Section 34 (17) of the
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
1. That report CCS-002-2026 concerning Victoria Village’s loan guarantee request be received for information purposes. 2. That the Deputy Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Victoria Village, for the purposes of a Loan Guarantee of up to $6,604,653 with TD Bank with a term ending March 31, 2031, in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services and General Manager of Community and Corporate Services, subject to the following parameters: a. Terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Director of Finance and Director of Legal Services; b. Victoria Village be required to provide quarterly financial reports to the Director of Finance, no later than the 30th of the month following the end of each quarter detailing their progress in meeting the requirement set out in the agreement(s) and guarantee; c. Victoria Village be required to provide written confirmation from the TD Bank or another financial institution no later than 6 months prior to the expiry of the guarantee that the City will no longer be required to provide a guarantee for their subsequent long-term financing; d. The Deputy Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute any other documents that are requisite to this agreement, including but not limited to the loan guarantee. (CCS-002-2026)
Moved by Councillor J. Harris, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
1. That the confidential notes to the General Committee Report dated City of Barrie Page 8 of 14 City Council Minutes Wednesday, January 28, 2026 January 28, 2026 concerning the confidential position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried
1. That notwithstanding the Procurement By-law, staff immediately procure additional waste collection services as a pilot to address problematic areas within the BIA, including but not limited to 7-day a week waste collection of public space bins as well as addressing illegal dumping and litter to be funded through the tax rate stabilization reserve; 2. That staff engage with the BIA concerning waste issues in the BIA; and 3. That staff report back to General Committee concerning the results of the pilot, engagement with the BIA and an implementation plan to improve waste City of Barrie Page 9 of 14 City Council Minutes Wednesday, January 28, 2026 collection within the BIA.
Moved by Councillor C. Nixon, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 157 on Plan 51M-1265, being Parts 1 through 8 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45175, City of Barrie, County of Simcoe; being all of PIN: 58727-2535 (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 - 123 to 133 Vinewood Crescent, odd numbers only) (Files: D23- 037-2024 and D30-012-2021) City of Barrie Page 10 of 14 City Council Minutes Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris
Carried

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