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 (44 motions)
44 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Report of the Affordability Committee dated June 3, 2026, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl Ontario
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl New
Carried
That the Report of the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated June 10, 2026, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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 attached as Appendix C to Staff Report CCS-018-2026, be approved. That the Investment Policy Statement, attached as Appendix D to Staff Repot CCS-018-2026, being the City’s investment policy governing all investment activity under sections 418 and 418.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, be approved. That effective immediately, the Investment Board’s annual investment report be received by Council through the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee, or its successor, pursuant to the Investment Board’s obligation to report annually to Council under Ontario Regulation 438/97. (CCS-018-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That Staff Report CCS-024-2026 concerning Illuminated Displays (Remembrance Day), be received for information purposes. (CCS-024-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Report of the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee dated June 10, 2026, be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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 and Well-Being, and Social Services) as outlined in Appendix A for a period ending December 31, 2029; and That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Municipal Services Management Agreement between the City of Barrie and the County of Simcoe for the provision of Long Term Care Services for a period ending December 31, 2029; and That the Mayor and City clerk be authorized to execute any amendments to the agreements which come about as a result of changes to legislation; and That staff be directed to explore options for the direct delivery of long-term care by the City of Barrie and report back to General Committee in 2028 with a business case analysis, including cost implications; and That $225,000 to be funded from the tax rate stabilization reserve be provided to the County of Simcoe in support of their request for rent subsidy funding to bridge the current gap in Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) funding for the Hart Hub of Simcoe County Post-Graduate Rent Subsidy Program; and That the County of Simcoe be requested to reimburse the City of Barrie once the ad
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the Development Charge Deferral Program be extended to August 31, 2027. (CCS-026-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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 with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization - Utilities
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, 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 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 Manor, McBride Trail, Yorkshire Drive, Greer Street and Suzuki Street)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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 question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, and seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl the motion was
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl Amendment
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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 Ontario Regulation 438/97, and to repeal and supersede the prior investment governance instruments. (Prudent Investment Governance By-law) (CCS-018-2026) Note: Matter listed on General Committee Agenda dated June 17, 2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
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)
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, 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 17th day of June, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Moved by Councillor, C. Riepma, seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl
Carried
New 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.
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
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, City of Barrie Page 5 of 13 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 17, 2026 be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
Carried
1. 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, City of Barrie Page 6 of 13 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Early Learning and Child Care Services, Housing and Homelessness Services, Partnerships, Policy and Business Intelligence, Paramedic Services, Community Support and Well-Being, and Social Services) as outlined in Appendix A for a period ending December 31, 2029; and 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a Municipal Services Management Agreement between the City of Barrie and the County of Simcoe for the provision of Long Term Care Services for a period ending December 31, 2029; and 3. That the Mayor and City clerk be authorized to execute any amendments to the agreements which come about as a result of changes to legislation; and 4. That staff be directed to explore options for the direct delivery of long-term care by the City of Barrie and report back to General Committee in 2028 with a business case analysis, including cost implications; and 5. That $225,000 to be funded from the tax rate stabilization reserve be provided to the County of Simcoe in support of their request for rent subsidy funding to bridge the current gap in Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB) funding for the Hart Hub of Simcoe County Post-Graduate Rent Subsidy Program; and
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
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 City of Barrie Page 7 of 13 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 17, 2026 competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization - Utilities
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
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 City of Barrie Page 10 of 13 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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 Ontario Regulation 438/97, and to repeal and supersede the prior investment governance instruments. (Prudent Investment Governance By-law) (CCS- 018-2026) Note: Matter listed on General Committee Agenda dated June 17, 2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl
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 of Barrie Page 11 of 13 City Council Minutes Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor AM. Kungl