City Council

That the list of applications for cancellation, reduction or addition to taxes dated April 29, 2026 submitted by the Treasurer in the amount of $10,809.51, be approved.

That a letter of support be provided to the group/individual(s) for their community public art and park revitalization proposal to construct a legal graffiti wall, install a ground surface mural and host a community opening celebration event in the City of Barrie’s Queen’s Park Skatepark as per the presentation provided to the Arts Advisory Committee on March 24, 2026. That staff be directed to continue to support the planning, community engagement and implementation of the Queen’s Park Skatepark revitalization and community public art project and to prepare any required legal agreements to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services. The approval be granted to spend up to $20,000 from the Public Art Reserve account and to allocate $25,000 of the $60,408.76 approved operating budget for public art as per Council motion 25-G-133 to a maximum City contribution of $45,000 to implement the project in part, or in full, pending receipt of matching grant funding and sponsorships. (Item for Discussion 2.1, April 1, 2026) (Sponsor: Councillor, A. Courser)

That staff in Development Services investigate the feasibility of implementing on-road parking restriction for Rawson Avenue from the corner of Lockhart Road to approximately 81 Rawson Avenue and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 2.2, April 1, 2026) (Sponsor: Councillor, J. Harris)

That staff in the Development Services Department investigate installing no parking signs on the south side of Loon Avenue from Huronia Road to Big Bay Point Road and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 2.3, April 1, 2026) (Sponsor: Councillor, S. Morales)

That staff in the Development Services install no parking signage at the super mailbox locations as a pilot project in Ward 5 and staff in Development Services work with the ward councillor to identify the areas of concerns to where the signage should be installed. (Item for Discussion 2.4, April 1, 2026) (Sponsor: Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson)

That Development Services investigate traffic control options at the intersection of Wellington Street East and Owen Street and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 2.5, April 1, 2026) (Sponsor: Councillor, C. Nixon)

That Development Services staff investigate the implementation of a “No Stopping” restriction at the easterly limit of 185 Dunlop Street East and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 2.6, April 1, 2026) (Sponsor: Councillor, C. Nixon)

That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions, on behalf of Cal-Parc Ardagh Road Inc., to rezone lands municipally known as 324 and 328 Ardagh Road from ‘Residential Single Detached Dwelling First Density’ (R1) to ‘Residential Multiple Dwelling Second Density with Special Provisions’ (RM2)(SP-XXX), as attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-010-2026, be approved. That the following Special Provisions be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law for the subject lands: Permit Block/Cluster (Back-to-Back) Townhouse Units as a permitted use, whereas Block/Cluster (Back-to-Back) Townhouse Units are not permitted; Permit a minimum front yard setback to a dwelling unit of 3.5 metres to Block 1, whereas a minimum front yard setback of 7.0 metres is required; Permit a minimum front yard setback to a porch of 2.0 metres to Block 1, whereas a minimum front yard setback to a porch of 3.0 metres is required; Permit a minimum rear yard setback of 6.0 metres to the north lot line, whereas a minimum rear yard setback of 7.0 metres is required; Permit a maximum lot coverage of 42 percent, whereas a maximum lot coverage of 35 percent is permitted; Permit a maximum building height of 15.5 metres, whereas a maximum building height of 10 metres is permitted; Permit a maximum gross floor area of 122.5 percent, whereas a maximum gross floor area of 60 percent is permitted; Permit an outdoor amenity area to be provided in an unconsolidated form, wherea

That the Director of Legal Services be authorized to commence negotiations to acquire: The properties legally described as Part 1 on 51R-44892 and shown in Appendix “A” necessary to facilitate installation of sidewalk on City Right of Way on Carol Road, Project EN1536. The properties legally described as Part 1 on 51R-8030 and shown in Appendix “B” necessary to facilitate installation of sidewalk on City Right of Way on Edgehill Drive, Project EN1536 (the ”Subject Properties”). That if negotiations do not lead to acquisition of the Subject Properties, the Director of Legal Services be authorized to commence expropriation proceedings. That the Corporation of the City of Barrie make an application to Barrie City Council, as approving authority, for approval to expropriate the Subject Properties, and that the City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary forms of application. That the “Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate” be served and published and that any requests for inquiries received, pursuant to the “Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate” be forwarded to the Chief Inquiry Officer and that the Chief Inquiry Officer be requested to report to Council with respect to any such request. That the Director of Legal Services be delegated authority to settle the expropriations or any negotiated agreements relating to the Subject Properties, and that the City Clerk be authorized to execute all associated and required documents in a form approved by the

That the requested height variance to City of Barrie By-law 2018-029 (Sign By-law) by NADG (North American Development Group) on behalf of North American (Park Place) Corporation and 9613714 Canada Inc. at 100 Mapleview Drive East, to install a ground sign to a maximum of 12.2 metres / 40 feet be granted with the following rationale: The site has a registered Site Place Agreement with the City of Barrie dated June 2010, which included a planned site-wide signage program containing up to 3 forty-foot (40’) ground signs to be located along the Highway 400 frontage. That the requested variance to City of Barrie By-law 2018-029 (Sign By-law) for an increased digital display board contained in the proposed ground sign by NADG (North American Development Group) on behalf of North American (Park Place) Corporation and 9613714 Canada Inc. at 100 Mapleview Drive East, to a maximum of 60% of the sign area be granted with the following rationale: This request is minor in nature as the increase is approximately 18% larger than the maximum of 50% permitted in the by-law. That NADG (North American Development Group) on behalf of North American (Park Place) Corporation and 9613714 Canada Inc. be required to obtain and submit to the City of Barrie final proof of authorization from the Ministry of Transportation to permit the placement of the ground sign complete with digital display within the Highway 400 Corridor prior to the construction of the sign; And further that the ground sign be loc

That the requested height variance to City of Barrie By-law 2018-029 (Sign By-law) by Calloway REIT (Barrie II) Inc. (Smart Centres) for signage at 555 Essa Road, be denied based on the following: The permitted maximum ground sign height is 7.5m/24ft - 6 in in the by-law. The proposed ground sign is requested at a height of 9.75m/32ft, a difference of 2.25m/7ft - 6in which is a 30% increase in height; The additional height does not appear required for sightline obstructions or visibility due to contours or elevation of the land or tall foliage; and The location for the proposed ground sign is in close proximity of a major signalized intersection and the increased height may cause the placement of the proposed digital display to cause a distraction to the view of the traffic control signals for southbound motorists on Essa Road. (CCS-013-2026) That Staff Report CCS-013-2026 concerning Sign Variance Application - 555 Essa Road be

That the City of Barrie (City) establish a special charge of 0.4586049% for 2026 to levy an amount of $798,599 upon commercial and industrial properties in the Downtown Barrie Business Improvement Area. That the Downtown Barrie Business Improvement Area (BIA) 2026 Operating and Capital budgets be approved, as presented in Staff Report CCS-011-2026. That the City Clerk be authorized to prepare the appropriate by-law authorizing this 2026 special charge rate and levy requirement. (CCS-011-2026) (File: C11)

That the tax rates for the 2026 taxation year be established as identified in Appendix "A" to Staff Report CCS-010-2026. That the City Clerk be authorized to prepare all necessary by-laws to establish the 2026 tax rates as described within Staff Report CCS-010-2026. (CCS-010-2026) (File: C11)

That the Official Plan Amendment to integrate lands formerly part of the Township of Springwater as defined through the Barrie-Oro-Medonte-Springwater Act, 2025 as outlined in Appendix A – Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 6 and Map 2: Land Use Designation (former Springwater) into the Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) as part of Staff Report DEV-013-2026, be approved; That the Official Plan Amendment to integrate lands formerly part of the Township of Oro-Medonte as defined through the Barrie-Oro-Medonte-Springwater Act, 2025 as outlined in Appendix B – Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 7 and Map 2: Land Use Designation (former Oro-Medonte) into the Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) as part of Staff Report DEV-013-2026, be approved; That the Official Plan Amendment to integrate lands formerly part of the Townships of Springwater and Oro-Medonte as defined through the Barrie-Oro-Medonte-Springwater Act, 2025 as outlined in Appendix C – Proposed Amendments to Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) Maps into the Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) as part of Staff Report DEV-013-2026, be approved; and That the Official Plan Amendment to amend the land use designation of 10 properties within the Built-up Area as outlined in Appendix A, B and C to Staff Report DEV-013-2026, be approved. (DEV-013-2026) (File: D30-005-2026)

#1 That the City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment - Bringing Boundary Expansion Lands into the Official Plan matter listed on the General Committee Report dated April 22, 2026, be amended by: Adding the following wording to the end of paragraph 1: 1 “ as amended by requiring that all City-owned lands abutting Little Lake be designated Natural Heritage System or Greenspace; and And adding the following wording to paragraph 2: 2. “as amended by changing the Commercial District designation on the parcels at 295 and 299 Penetanguishene Road, and 2709 5 & 6 Sideroad, by reducing it to an area with 140 metres of frontage on Sideroad 5 & 6, and 415 metres of frontage along Penetanguishene Road, with the remainder of the properties being Neighbourhood Area and Natural Heritage System;” Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl the motion was

That staff undertake the confidential direction provided by Finance and Responsible Governance Committee concerning a Confidential Memorandum from C. Smith, Director of Finance, dated April 22, 2026, concerning a confidential information supplied in confidence by a third party in accordance with Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, C.25 - Loan Status Update

That the Report of the Executive Committee dated April 1, 2026, be received.

That the Report of the Affordability Committee dated April 15, 2026, be received.

That in accordance with Section 284.10 (1) of the Municipal Act, I Mayor Nuttall introduce the following motion to Council: 1. That correspondence be sent to the Barrie Police Services board advising of the City of Barrie’s support of “Zero Tolerance” enforcement of drug laws within the City of Barrie for individuals using drugs, with a request for a response to how the City of Barrie can support this measure. 2. That correspondence be sent on behalf of the City of Barrie to the Federal Government requesting that it: a) Expand the use of diversion programs for non-violent and non-trafficking addictions charges including mandatory rehabilitation; b) Strengthen sentences for those who have been charged and has refused care; c) Support prosecution efforts targeting all drug related crimes for dealing, using and abusing drugs in our community; d) Support courts in providing effective sentencing for drug users into rehabilitation programs; e) Seek sentencing outcomes that impose strong penalties for all drug dealers; f) Support the removal of all Mushroom shops in Barrie which are illegal; and g) Support the creation of rehabilitation centres in federal correctional institutions. 3. That correspondence be sent on behalf of the City of Barrie to the Provincial Government requesting that it: a) Amend the Mental Health Act to allow mandatory rehabilitation or compassionate intervention; b) Invest in mental health and rehabilitation institutions to facilitate changes to the mental hea

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. Zoning By-law Amendment (Zoning By-law Amendment - 324 and 328 Ardagh Road) (File: D30-009-2025) (Note: Staff Report Listed on General Committee Report dated April 22, 2026)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 157 on Plan 51M-1224 being Parts 1 to 10 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45298; City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, being all of PIN: 58092-0290 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control - Pratt Development Inc, 45 to 59 Flan Blvd) (File: D23-009-2026)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 162 on Plan 51M-1224 being Parts 1 to 7 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45246; City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, being all of PIN: 58092-0295 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control - Pratt Development Inc., 62 to 74 Flan Blvd) (File: D23-010-2026)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan (O.P.A. 006) (Official Plan Amendment No. 006 - Springwater Boundary Adjustment) (File: D30-005-2026) (Note: Staff Report is listed on General Committee Report dated April 22, 2026)

#1 That Bill #040 be amended by the following: That Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 6 and Map 2 attached to Bill 040 be deleted and replaced with a new map based on the Council resolution adopted on April 29, 2026. Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl the motion was

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt an amendment to the Official Plan (O.P.A. 007) (Official Plan Amendment No. 007 - Oro-Medonte Boundary Adjustment) (File: D30-005-2026) (Note: Staff Report is listed on General Committee Report dated April 22, 2026)

#1 That Bill #041 be amended by the following: That Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 7 and Map 2: Land Use Designation (former Oro) into the Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) attached to Bill 041 be deleted and replaced with a new map based on the Council resolution adopted on April 29, 2026. Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl the motion was

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to appoint Ashley Cristen Danielle Harrison as Deputy City Clerk for the City of Barrie. (Appointment Deputy City Clerk – Ashley Cristen Danielle Harrison)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to accept the “as-constructed” municipal services within and complementary to the Ferndale Meadows subdivision Registered as Plan 51M-1040 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 - Ferndale Meadows Subdivision - Bishop Drive and Porritt Street) (File: D12-412)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to levy and collect taxes for municipal purposes of the City of Barrie for the year 2026. (2026 Tax Rates) (CCS-010-2026) (Note: Staff Report listed on General Committee Report dated April 22, 2026)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to levy a special charge for the year 2026 upon rateable property in the downtown area assessed for commercial assessment in 2026. (Downtown Barrie Business Tax Levy) (CCS011-2026) (Note: Staff Report listed on General Committee Report dated April 22, 2026)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting held on the 29th day of April, 2026.

That the meeting be adjourned at 9:11 p.m.

That staff in the Development Services Department investigate installing no parking signs on the south side of Loon Avenue from Huronia Road to Big Bay Point Road and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 2.3, April 1, 2026) (Sponsor: Councillor, S. Morales) City of Barrie Page 5 of 21 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 29, 2026

City of Barrie Page 6 of 21 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 29, 2026 1. That the Zoning By-law Amendment Application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions, on behalf of Cal-Parc Ardagh Road Inc., to rezone lands municipally known as 324 and 328 Ardagh Road from ‘Residential Single Detached Dwelling First Density’ (R1) to ‘Residential Multiple Dwelling Second Density with Special Provisions’ (RM2)(SP-XXX), as attached as Appendix A to Staff Report DEV-010-2026, be approved. 2. That the following Special Provisions be referenced in the implementing Zoning By-law for the subject lands: a. Permit Block/Cluster (Back-to-Back) Townhouse Units as a permitted use, whereas Block/Cluster (Back-to-Back) Townhouse Units are not permitted; b. Permit a minimum front yard setback to a dwelling unit of 3.5 metres to Block 1, whereas a minimum front yard setback of 7.0 metres is required; c. Permit a minimum front yard setback to a porch of 2.0 metres to Block 1, whereas a minimum front yard setback to a porch of 3.0 metres is required; d. Permit a minimum rear yard setback of 6.0 metres to the north lot line, whereas a minimum rear yard setback of 7.0 metres is required; e. Permit a maximum lot coverage of 42 percent, whereas a maximum lot coverage of 35 percent is permitted; f. Permit a maximum building height of 15.5 metres, whereas a maximum building height of 10 metres is permitted; g. Permit a maximum gross floor area of 122.5 percent, whereas a maximum gross floor area of 60

1. That the following compensation be approved for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and members of Council for the 2026-2030 term of office, unless otherwise stated as follows: a. Commencing December 2026, compensation equal to the average 2025 base compensation of comparator group of municipalities as listed in Appendix A to Staff Report CCS-007-2026, indexed for the 2026 calendar year; b. That the base rate for each subsequent year of the term of Council be indexed annually in the month of December for each of the years 2027-2029 equal to the annual economic adjustment (cost of living) approved for the City of Barrie Non-Union staff; c. Commencing December 2026, members of Council who are appointed to a local board or authority who provide compensation to their members, be eligible to receive compensation directly from the local board or authority instead of an annual payment being provided to the City. d. That members of Council be compensated for their participation in meetings that do not provide compensation, based on their statutory duty as a member of Council in the amount of $80 per meeting (with the exception of Council, General Committee and Reference Committees) and that staff develop a process for members of Council to report their attendance, to be presented at the 2026-2030 Council orientation. e. The annual car allowance for members of Council be set as follows: City of Barrie Page 8 of 21 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Councillors $3,000 ($250/month) D

1. That the Director of Legal Services be authorized to commence negotiations to acquire: a. The properties legally described as Part 1 on 51R-44892 and shown in Appendix “A” necessary to facilitate installation of sidewalk on City Right of Way on Carol Road, Project EN1536. b. The properties legally described as Part 1 on 51R-8030 and shown in Appendix “B” necessary to facilitate installation of sidewalk on City Right of Way on Edgehill Drive, Project EN1536 (the ”Subject Properties”). 2. That if negotiations do not lead to acquisition of the Subject Properties, the Director of Legal Services be authorized to commence expropriation proceedings. 3. That the Corporation of the City of Barrie make an application to Barrie City Council, as approving authority, for approval to expropriate the Subject Properties, and that the City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary forms of application. 4. That the “Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate” be served and published and that any requests for inquiries received, pursuant to the “Notice of Application for Approval to Expropriate” be forwarded to the Chief Inquiry Officer and that the Chief Inquiry Officer be requested to report to Council with respect to any such request. 5. That the Director of Legal Services be delegated authority to settle the expropriations or any negotiated agreements relating to the Subject Properties, and that the City Clerk be authorized to execute all associated and required documents in a

1. That the requested height variance to City of Barrie By-law 2018-029 (Sign By-law) by NADG (North American Development Group) on behalf of North American (Park Place) Corporation and 9613714 Canada Inc. at 100 Mapleview Drive East, to install a ground sign to a maximum of 12.2 metres / 40 feet be granted with the following rationale: a. The site has a registered Site Place Agreement with the City of Barrie dated June 2010, which included a planned site-wide signage program containing up to 3 forty-foot (40’) ground signs to be located along the Highway 400 frontage. 2. That the requested variance to City of Barrie By-law 2018-029 (Sign By- law) for an increased digital display board contained in the proposed ground sign by NADG (North American Development Group) on behalf of North American (Park Place) Corporation and 9613714 Canada Inc. at 100 Mapleview Drive East, to a maximum of 60% of the sign area be granted with the following rationale: a. This request is minor in nature as the increase is approximately 18% larger than the maximum of 50% permitted in the by-law. 3. That NADG (North American Development Group) on behalf of North American (Park Place) Corporation and 9613714 Canada Inc. be required to obtain and submit to the City of Barrie final proof of authorization from the Ministry of Transportation to permit the placement of the ground sign complete with digital display within the Highway 400 Corridor prior to the construction of the sign; And further that the gr

1. That the City of Barrie (City) establish a special charge of 0.4586049% for 2026 to levy an amount of $798,599 upon commercial and industrial properties in the Downtown Barrie Business Improvement Area. City of Barrie Page 12 of 21 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 29, 2026 2. That the Downtown Barrie Business Improvement Area (BIA) 2026 Operating and Capital budgets be approved, as presented in Staff Report CCS-011-2026. 3. That the City Clerk be authorized to prepare the appropriate by-law authorizing this 2026 special charge rate and levy requirement. (CCS-011- 2026) (File: C11)

1. That the Official Plan Amendment to integrate lands formerly part of the Township of Springwater as defined through the Barrie-Oro-Medonte- Springwater Act, 2025 as outlined in Appendix A – Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 6 and Map 2: Land Use Designation (former Springwater) into the Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) as part of Staff Report DEV-013- 2026, be approved; 2. That the Official Plan Amendment to integrate lands formerly part of the Township of Oro-Medonte as defined through the Barrie-Oro-Medonte- Springwater Act, 2025 as outlined in Appendix B – Draft Official Plan Amendment No. 7 and Map 2: Land Use Designation (former Oro- Medonte) into the Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) as part of Staff Report DEV-013-2026, be approved; 3. That the Official Plan Amendment to integrate lands formerly part of the Townships of Springwater and Oro-Medonte as defined through the Barrie- Oro-Medonte-Springwater Act, 2025 as outlined in Appendix C – Proposed City of Barrie Page 13 of 21 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Amendments to Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) Maps into the Official Plan 2051 (May 2024) as part of Staff Report DEV-013-2026, be approved; and 4. That the Official Plan Amendment to amend the land use designation of 10 properties within the Built-up Area as outlined in Appendix A, B and C to Staff Report DEV-013-2026, be approved. (DEV-013-2026) (File: D30-005- 2026)

Amendment #1 That the City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment - Bringing Boundary Expansion Lands into the Official Plan matter listed on the General Committee Report dated April 22, 2026, be amended by: Adding the following wording to the end of paragraph 1: 1 “as amended by requiring that all City-owned lands abutting Little Lake be designated Natural Heritage System or Greenspace; and And adding the following wording to paragraph 2: 2. “as amended by changing the Commercial District designation on the parcels at 295 and 299 Penetanguishene Road, and 2709 5 & 6 Sideroad, by reducing it to an area with 140 metres of frontage on Sideroad 5 & 6, and 415 metres of frontage along Penetanguishene Road, with the remainder of the properties being Neighbourhood Area and Natural Heritage System;” Upon the question of the original motion moved by Deputy Mayor, R. Thomson and seconded by Councillor, AM. Kungl the motion was

That staff undertake the confidential direction provided by Finance and Responsible Governance Committee concerning a Confidential Memorandum from C. Smith, Director of Finance, dated April 22, 2026, concerning a City of Barrie Page 14 of 21 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 29, 2026 confidential information supplied in confidence by a third party in accordance with Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, C.25 - Loan Status Update

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to exempt all of Block 157 on Plan City of Barrie Page 17 of 21 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 29, 2026 51M-1224 being Parts 1 to 10 (inclusive) on Plan 51R-45298; City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, being all of PIN: 58092-0290 (LT) from Part Lot Control imposed by Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. (12-G-190) (Part Lot Control - Pratt Development Inc, 45 to 59 Flan Blvd) (File: D23-009-2026)

A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to accept the “as-constructed” municipal services within and complementary to the Ferndale Meadows subdivision Registered as Plan 51M-1040 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 - Ferndale Meadows Subdivision - Bishop Drive and Porritt Street) (File: D12-412) City of Barrie Page 19 of 21 City Council Minutes Wednesday, April 29, 2026