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 (12 motions)
12 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Report of the Affordability Committee dated February 4, 2026 be received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
That Staff Report IGM-005-2026, regarding the City of Barrie’s Drinking Water System be received for information purposes, including: Schedule A – 2025 Drinking Water System Operations Report; Schedule B – 2025 Annual Report, Section 11, Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03; Schedule C – 2025 Municipal Summary Report, Schedule 22, O.Reg. 170/03; Schedule D – Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks - Standard of Care; and Schedule E – Quality Management System Management Review Meeting Minutes. (IGM-005-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
That the Report of the Executive Committee dated February 25, 2026, is received.
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
That staff in the Development Services Department investigate the feasibility of the following and report back to General Committee: Implementing parking restrictions on both sides of Huronia Road from the intersection of Lockhart Road to a point 150 m north; and Implementing parking restrictions on the northeast side of Lockhart Road from the intersection of Huronia Road to a point of 100 m east. (Item for Discussion 1.1, February 25, 2026) (Sponsor: Councillor, S. Morales)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
That staff in the Development Services Department investigate the feasibility of no parking on one side of Alexander Avenue from Johnson Street to Steel Street and report back to General Committee. (Item for Discussion 1.2, February 25, 2026) (Sponsor: Councillor, C. Riepma)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
That staff undertake the confidential direction provided 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 – Economic Development Opportunity at the confidential meeting of February 25, 2026.
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to designate a Community Improvement Project Area. (25-G-247) (Employment Development Community Improvement Plan) (ECD010-25) (Note: Memorandum listed on Circulation List dated March 4, 2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
A By-law of The Corporation of the City of Barrie to adopt a Community Improvement Plan. (25-G-247) (Employment Development Community Improvement Plan) (ECD010-25) (Note: Memorandum listed on Circulation List dated March 4, 2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
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 March, 2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
Seconded: Councillor, N. Nigussie That the meeting be adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Moved by Councillor, J. Harris
Carried
That Staff Report IGM-005-2026, regarding the City of Barrie’s Drinking Water System be received for information purposes, including: City of Barrie Page 3 of 7 City Council Minutes Wednesday, March 04, 2026 a. Schedule A – 2025 Drinking Water System Operations Report; b. Schedule B – 2025 Annual Report, Section 11, Ontario Regulation (O.Reg.) 170/03; c. Schedule C – 2025 Municipal Summary Report, Schedule 22, O.Reg. 170/03; d. Schedule D – Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks - Standard of Care; and e. Schedule E – Quality Management System Management Review Meeting Minutes. (IGM-005-2026)
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton
Carried
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 March, 2026 City of Barrie Page 6 of 7 City Council Minutes Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor B. Hamilton