City Council

That the Report of the Executive Committee dated January 28, 2026, was received.

That the Report of the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee dated January 28, 2026, was received.

That the Director of Corporate Facilities be delegated authority to execute Owner Authorization - Building Permit Applications forms supporting building permit applications related to City properties and facilities. (Item for Discussion, 2.1, January 28, 2026 - Deputy Mayor R. Thomson)

That staff in Development Services Department investigate the feasibility of no parking on the north side of Adam Street from Johnson Street to Puget Street. (Item for Discussion, 2.2, January 28, 2026 - Councillor, C. Riepma)

Remittance That the request by the Sandbox for deferral of their remittance 33% of the apportioned maintenance and utilities (where applicable) in order to align their lease with the City and their 3-year business plan renewal with the Province, be granted; and That any remittance be phased in over two years, with 50% of the full amount applying in 2027 with the other 50% being funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve with full payments starting in 2028; and That the remittance commence on April 1, 2027 subject to the board transition to support a Regional Innovation Centre and an executed lease agreement with the City.

Innovation Board Membership That upon receipt of confirmation of the new Regional Innovation Board Members being appointed, Councillor, S. Morales be appointed as the voting representative to the board, and that the Director of Economic Development be appointed as a non-voting member.

That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Weston Consulting, on behalf of Black Creek Vespra GP Incorporated, to rezone lands municipally known as 22, 28 & 34 Vespra Street and 97 & 101 Bradford Street from ‘General Commercial’ (C4) to ‘Central Area Commercial-2 with Special Provisions, Hold’ (C1-2)(SP-XXX)(H-YYY) attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-005-2026 be approved. That the following Special Provisions be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law for the subject lands: Permit a minimum parking ratio of 0.7 parking space per dwelling unit, whereas a minimum of 1 parking space per dwelling unit is required ; Permit a maximum gross floor area of 741% of lot area, whereas a maximum gross floor area of 600% is permitted ; Permit a maximum building height of 122 metres, whereas a maximum building height of 10 metres within 5 metres of the front lot line and the lot flankage , and 45 metres beyond 5 metres of the front lot line and the lot flankage is permitted; Permit a minimum coverage for commercial uses of 9% of the lot area, whereas a minimum coverage for commercial uses of 50% is required ; Permit a minimum landscaped buffer area of 2 metres along the rear lot line and 1 metre along the exterior side lot line (south), whereas a minimum continuous landscaped buffer area of 3 metres is required ; and, That the lands shall be developed generally in accordance with the Conceptual Site Plan attached as Schedule “B” to the implementing Zoning By-law,

​ ​ That the budget for project RP1187 (New Vacuum Truck - Wastewater) be increased by $99,888, funded from DC Reserves. (IGM-002-2026) (File: C11)

1. That the 2026 capital plan be amended by advancing and adjusting the funding for projects shown in the Financial Implications section of IGM-004-2026, resulting in the following: a. Net decrease in Tax Capital Reserve funding of $2,588,092; b. Net increase in Tax-Funded Stormwater Reserve funding of $220,000; c. Net decrease in Wastewater Capital Reserve funding of $350,000; d. Net increase in Water Capital Reserve funding of $1,701,500; e. Net increase in DC Reserve funding of $374,622; and f. Net decrease in Federal Gas Tax funding of $722,223. 2. That a new capital project be approved to design a new facility to store soil removed from excavations on City-owned land on Sarjeant Drive with a budget of $275,000 to be funded 50% from DC Water Facilities and 50% from DC Wastewater Facilities. 3. That staff be authorized to close completed project EN1532 - Consulting Services for Booster Pump Station Upgrades, Commissioning of Existing Wells and Well Construction. (IGM-004-2026) (File: C11)

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. (26-A-015) (Zoning By-law Amendment - 22, 28, 34 Vespra Street and 97, 101 Bradford Street) (File: D30-018-2024)

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. (25-G-262, 25-G-264 and 25-G-269) (Traffic By-law Updates, Four Way Stop Penvill Trail and McIntyre Drive, and Left Turn Movement at Anne Street North and Sunnidale Road) (DEV026-26, Item for Discussion, 1.4, September 24, 2025 and TPS001-25)

A By-law of the Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 4th day of February, 2026.

That the meeting be adjourned at 7:32 p.m.

That staff in Development Services Department investigate the feasibility of no parking on the north side of Adam Street from Johnson Street to Puget Street. (Item for Discussion, 2.2, January 28, 2026 - Councillor, C. Riepma) City of Barrie Page 3 of 8 City Council Minutes Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Sandbox Remittance 1. That the request by the Sandbox for deferral of their remittance 33% of the apportioned maintenance and utilities (where applicable) in order to align their lease with the City and their 3-year business plan renewal with the Province, be granted; and 2. That any remittance be phased in over two years, with 50% of the full amount applying in 2027 with the other 50% being funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve with full payments starting in 2028; and 3. That the remittance commence on April 1, 2027 subject to the board transition to support a Regional Innovation Centre and an executed lease agreement with the City.

Regional Innovation Board Membership That upon receipt of confirmation of the new Regional Innovation Board Members being appointed, Councillor, S. Morales be appointed as the voting representative to the board, and that the Director of Economic Development be appointed as a non-voting member.

1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Weston Consulting, on behalf of Black Creek Vespra GP Incorporated, to rezone lands municipally known as 22, 28 & 34 Vespra Street and 97 & 101 Bradford Street from ‘General Commercial’ (C4) to ‘Central Area City of Barrie Page 4 of 8 City Council Minutes Wednesday, February 04, 2026 Commercial-2 with Special Provisions, Hold’ (C1-2)(SP-XXX)(H-YYY) attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-005-2026 be approved. 2. That the following Special Provisions be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law for the subject lands: a. Permit a minimum parking ratio of 0.7 parking space per dwelling unit, whereas a minimum of 1 parking space per dwelling unit is required; b. Permit a maximum gross floor area of 741% of lot area, whereas a maximum gross floor area of 600% is permitted; c. Permit a maximum building height of 122 metres, whereas a maximum building height of 10 metres within 5 metres of the front lot line and the lot flankage, and 45 metres beyond 5 metres of the front lot line and the lot flankage is permitted; d. Permit a minimum coverage for commercial uses of 9% of the lot area, whereas a minimum coverage for commercial uses of 50% is required; e. Permit a minimum landscaped buffer area of 2 metres along the rear lot line and 1 metre along the exterior side lot line (south), whereas a minimum continuous landscaped buffer area of 3 metres is required; and, f. That the lands shall be developed generally in accor