City Council - Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:30pm (or immediately following Affordability Committee)
- Accountability Team
- Jun 14
- 20 min read
Updated: Jun 30
*** PLEASE NOTE EARLY START ***
pushing through a high number of items before summer break, including new Ward Boundaries for the 2026 election and several same-day items - today's deputations are the only opportunity the public has to speak on these, with the Bylaws being passed in this meeting
Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1256327&GUID=652211DA-36E4-47A1-AD81-6E1AAAD4CBE2
Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8fw3-8trAs
Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1256327&GUID=652211DA-36E4-47A1-AD81-6E1AAAD4CBE2
City's Legistar: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1256327&GUID=652211DA-36E4-47A1-AD81-6E1AAAD4CBE2&Options=info|&Search=
Meeting Location: Council Chambers or online
Meeting commenced at 6:24pm
All council members present except Councillors Riepma & Hamilton. Councillor Kungl attending virtually
📜📜 Confirmation of the Minutes
Minutes from June 4: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289700&GUID=3E2C87A2-38BA-4FF5-A8F8-2F8278050CCE
Minutes adopted as circulated
🗣🎙 Deputations
Nil
But please note that the decisions of the 5pm General Committee meeting will be finalized at this meeting, if there's anything you wish to speak to
No deputations either in person or virtually concerning the zoning bylaw amendment for 545-565 Big Bay Point Road, 218 Ashford Drive, 207-209 Montgomery Drive and 200-210 Bertha Aveune
💸⚖️ Tax Applications
Applications: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289691&GUID=29C7F92B-84C9-47BA-8C56-9249873C9799
Applications for Cancellations of Taxes, in the amount of $100,289.83
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this list of tax applications be approved
Mayor Nuttall asked city clerk Wendy Cooke if the office had received any objections
City clerk Wendy Cooke replied they had not
Carried unanimously
📝📄 General Committee Report
First Report from June 11: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289703&GUID=BA1DF2E4-2624-48E6-9E50-1A69B0D667C9
Section A
🤐🏷️ Confidential Potential Sale of Property - City-Owned Properties
Receive the motion contained within the confidential notes concerning the discussion of Staff Report CSC001-25 regarding a confidential potential sale of City-owned property
Moved by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon
Carried unanimously
Section B
🤐🏷️ Potential Sale of Property - City-Owned Properties
Staff to undertake the confidential direction identified in Staff Report CCS001-25 concerning a confidential potential sale of City-owned property
Motion made by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this be adopted
Carried unanimously
📝📄 General Committee Report
Second Report from June 11: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289702&GUID=1499BAAA-2C22-4CDC-A966-F09C060AE03D
Section A (reports received)
🧑💼🕴 Executive Committee
💸🤷 Affordability Committee
🏦🧑⚖️ Finance and Responsible Governance Committee
Report from June 4: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268233&GUID=DC307AC7-67E7-41C6-8859-07FDD66F1491
Received unanimously
Section B (Consent)
🚘🧐 Traffic Study for Intersection of Mulcaster Street and Worsley Street
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14233094&GUID=9D626117-AAEF-4478-A36C-2B42F6797760
Have Development Services investigate possible solutions to minimize the possibility of traffic and pedestrian incidents at the intersection of Mulcaster Street and Worsley Street caused by blind spots when travelling west on Worsley through the intersection at Mulcaster, and report back to the Community Safety Committee
⛔️🚧 Temporary Road Vehicle Blockades
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14233098&GUID=60866E3C-C3D1-403B-B30E-3C9516DDD9A1
Direct Development Services to prepare an intake form for consideration in the 2026 budget for the purchase of temporary road vehicle blockades (including but not limited to the Archer 1200 and the MVB 3X modular vehicle barriers) for use at road closures for events such as Open Air Dunlop, New Years Eve Countdown and the Remembrance Day ceremonies along with other events and festivals throughout the City to ensure the safety of the attending patrons
🛑🛑 4 Way Stop Reid Drive at King Street
Sponsor: Harvey
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14233096&GUID=B6DF0F22-63B0-4411-947D-076A37604569
*** Note that this will be passed as a Bylaw later in this meeting with no further public input (so be prepared to make a deputation, if you wish to speak on this item) ***
Direct Development Services to add stop signs for north and southbound Reid Drive at King Street, where the roads intersect at the south end of King Street to make a 4-way stop
🚸⚠️ Extending Community Safety Zone - Marsellus Drive
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14233097&GUID=C1B8A072-A714-4529-8E52-A615976F06AB
*** Note that this will be passed as a Bylaw later in this meeting with no further public input (so be prepared to make a deputation, if you wish to speak on this item) ***
Direct Development Services to:
amend the Community Safety Zones bylaw to add Marsellus Drive from south leg of Downing Crescent to 85m west of Farmstead Crescent
amend the Rates of Speed Bylaw with Marsellus Drive to be maximum 40km/h from the south leg of Downing Crescent to 85m west of Farmstead Crescent
🤖💸 Pilot Program - Artificial Intelligence
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14233095&GUID=AB3CE777-6814-4648-8B9A-8757B8A39AF9
Direct the CAO to establish a 2-year pilot program to pursue programs and services supported by Canadian owned/based Artificial Intelligence Companies
Bypass the Procurement Bylaw so the CAO can procure such services and programs during the period of the pilot project
Set an annual budget for the program at an upper limit of $600,000 to be funded from the Reinvestment Reserve
Have the CAO report back to Finance and Responsible Governance on the programs and services procured, including any efficiencies and return on investment achieved by the City
📚🖥️ Northwest Barrie Public Library Location
Authorize Corporate Facilities to negotiate a lease agreement with a property owner in northwest Barrie for the purpose of locating and constructing a boutique library to be executed by the Mayor and City Clerk, in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services and General Manager of Community and Corporate Services
Create a Capital Project to be funded by the Development Charge Reserve and the financial contribution approved by the Barrie Public Library Board
Corporate Facilities to report back to Council via confidential memorandum detailing the final location and terms and conditions of the agreement
⛺️⛺️ Encampments Update
Add encampments to the list of strategic plan updates provided to Executive Committee at each meeting
🏡📜 Municipal Heritage Register - 67 McDonald Street
Add 67 McDonald Street to the Municipal Heritage Register as a listed property
🏰📜 Heritage Designation Project
Heritage Summary Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14228857&GUID=831CCB95-F759-45A6-BB92-4CF641048321
The Cultural Heritage Evaluation Summary Report prepared by MHBC, October 2024 concerning the Bulk Heritage Designation Project has been evaluated by the Heritage Barrie Committee and deemed to demonstrate that the following properties are of heritage value or interest to the community:
14 Cumberland Street
84 Cumberland Street
88 Cumberland Street
97 Cumberland Street
250 Dunlop Street West
90 William Street
87 Owen Street
126 Burton Avenue
22 Granville Street
Grant consent to proceed with the issuance of the Notice of the Intention to designate these properties
📛👥 Committee Name Change
Rename the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee to the Sustainability Advisory Committee
🇺🇸👥 Saginaw Sister City Conference
That staff in the Economic and Creative Development Department be supported to attend the Saginaw Sister City Conference, fall 2025, subject to Mayor and CAO approval
🖼️🖼️ Artist Panels at Dorian Parker Centre
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256733&GUID=8ED20032-0DE6-4CAD-B164-A2F8140E4701
Install two artist-designed panels to the Dorian Parker Centre addition, with a budget of $5,000
🖼️🏆 Painting Refurbishing at Barrie Sports Hall of Fame
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256734&GUID=FC90CFA3-17A7-49FD-9F3A-4F6E53D945F8
Refurbish 40 paintings at the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame and supply 7 banner hardware brackets, with a budget of $11,745
☘️☘️ White Clover at Lovers' Creek Access
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256745&GUID=829D9913-AA5C-4336-82C7-74042F108B29
Plant a 1.5m strip of white clover adjacent to the fence of the property on the east side of the City-owned lot at 44 Country Lane, with a budget of $2,000
🪧🤗 Welcome to Painswick Sign
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14257204&GUID=CF740377-EBCD-4076-A93E-B42C5AE0908C
Have students at St. Peter's High School create a "Welcome to Painswick" sign, with a budget of $1,800
🚲🚲 Bike Racks in Ward 9
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256735&GUID=527D0A35-94CA-4752-BA6E-E8CBD85F9DB7
Install five bike racks at various locations in Ward 9, with a budget of $5,895
🚲🚲 Bike Racks in Ward 6
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256736&GUID=5DF41C42-7740-425D-A572-AB3A7F82B8A6
Install four bike racks at Harvie Park, Grzegorz "Greg" Pierzchala Park, Ferndale Woods Park, and Elizabeth Park, with a budget of $4,716
🪧🌿 Ecological Interpretive Signage, Ward 6
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256738&GUID=0F8DACFD-53DE-4CEE-8B7F-96EDE2E4B164
Install two Ecological Interpretive Signage Systems in Ward 6, to educate visitors about the local environment, with a budget of up to $5,855.28
🏎️✋ Traffic Calming, Ward 6
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256739&GUID=5309D85D-EC06-49E1-892C-4CC48ED72625
Purchase and install one new radar speed board and one set of temporary speed cushions, as part of the Ward 6 seasonal traffic calming program, with a budget of $5,000
⛲️🌳 Community Outdoor Space at Lampman Lane
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256740&GUID=DE92AA01-234B-4B3F-A1CB-8ECD91088E54
Create and maintain a community outdoor space at Lampman Lane in association with the Barrie Public Library Ward 5 branch, with a budget of $25,000
🏀⛹ Basketball Court - Eastview Park (Ward 1)
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14264675&GUID=5CF8ED94-DE44-448D-85AC-1930EFCD308A
Contribute $25,000 to the cost of basketball court construction (total estimated cost $32,000)
✍️🥇 Priority Resident Registration for Recreation Programs
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256685&GUID=6E95E947-DB9F-401A-B999-A4D71F46F2DA from K. Datema, Director Recreations Services
Implement a priority registration process for Barrie residents for recreation programs (in advance of non-residents)
We are uncertain why this is being included in the "Consent" section of the Report, since this item was held and received several amendments:
Recreational program registration for non-residents of Barrie to begin seven days after the opening of registration for residents
The non-resident surcharge will be increased to 25%
A 120-day notice will be given to the Township of Springwater to terminate the current agreement, and a letter sent to Springwater residents explaining that the changes are a result of the actions of Springwater Council
🏦📊 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256684&GUID=ECFB9BE3-F38E-428F-B4FA-5E8DCD5632BE from S. Watt, Interim Manager of Accounting and Financial Reporting, Finance
Appendix A - 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256679&GUID=28758B39-6FB8-413B-8A21-66C5F87BA84A
Appendix B - Deloitte's 2024 Audit Results Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256678&GUID=4F72CA00-DADE-42D0-80A4-640A0B0E9727
Receive the Financial Statements
🚫💨 Corporate Net Zero Strategy 2025-2050
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256687&GUID=0A7FB56E-80E1-4636-BE5B-8A8692D9D6F0 from C. Rodger, Climate Change Coordinator, Energy Management Branch
Corporate Net Zero Strategy: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14256680&GUID=783FE869-E41F-40C9-831C-02C55E9A1962
Recommendations:
Endorse in principle the Corporate Net Zero Strategy
Evaluate low-carbon alternatives as part of the standard capital planning process for all assets
Recommend low-carbon options when renewing energy-consuming corporate assets in capital planning and budgeting, when lifecycle payback offsets the incremental cost
Direct staff to evaluate the feasibility and lifecycle cost implications of designing new facilities to net-zero energy standards, and report back to Council with recommendations for a formal policy and implementation plan
Replace all internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with electric vehicle (EV) equivalents, typically at end of life, and when feasible, considering the availability of suitable EV models, operational requirements, and the infrastructure needed to support electric vehicles
Deploy renewable energy assets when they provide a positive return on investment, and authorize the Director of Corporate Facilities to execute or modify agreements related to regulatory approvals for these assets
Prioritize low-carbon options when equipment failure requires immediate replacement under the City's emergency procurement provisions, whenever technically feasible
Any return on investment beyond five years on new builds to be approved by the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer
Direct the Corporate Facilities Department to give a progress report annually to General Committee
🏷️📑 City-Owned Surplus Lands Disposition Framework 2025
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268194&GUID=BEDB82CF-1407-4BDE-8859-C8EA72F9CC4D
City-Owned Surplus Lands Disposition Framework: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268195&GUID=3B58A5FB-85EE-4AFB-93DD-86496EC659AD
Approve the Framework as a resource and guide for the future disposition of surplus City-owned lands
Creating and implementing a structured, consistent and strategically aligned approach for the disposition of surplus municipal lands, with a particular emphasis on enabling affordable housing options
🚫🛑 Stopping Prohibited - Innisfil Street - St. John Vianney Catholic School (Ward 8)
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268218&GUID=903EC1BE-3719-4F9D-B7FC-1C1D467C4DE5
*** Note that this will be passed as a Bylaw later in this meeting with no further public input (so be prepared to make a deputation, if you wish to speak on this item) ***
Remove "No Parking Anytime" from Innisfil Street - north side from Marshall Street to Adelaide Street extended
Add "Stopping Prohibited" to Innisfil Street - both sides between Baldwin Lane and Adelaide Street south leg 8am to 5pm except Saturdays, Sundays excluding Statutory Holidays
Add "No Parking Anytime" to:
Innisfil Street - north side from Marshall Street to Adelaide Street south leg
Innisfil Street - east side from Baldwin Lane to Adelaide Street north leg
Innisfil Street - West side from Baldwin Lane to Adelaide Street north leg
🚘💡 Barrie Regional Technology Development Site Opportunity
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14274410&GUID=97685C7D-1CE5-46E3-95B0-591A1993A148
Direct the Economic and Creative Development Department to pursue discussions with the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network and key stakeholders to pursue a Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS) that would serve Barrie, and report back to the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee with findings, including financial and in-kind funding considerations
🤝⛽︎ Agreement with Bioflight Fuels for Biogas Upgrading Pilot Project (Ward 2)
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268220&GUID=605C824B-BF90-47F2-8591-C12413A7B477
Authorize the General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management to negotiate a Pilot Program Agreement with BioFlight Fuels Inc. for the installation, operation and evaluation of a modular biogas upgrading system at the Wastewater Treatment Facility, and to amend the agreement as necessary to reflect evolving project requirements, provided the amendments don't create financial obligations or operational risks for the city
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Pilot Program Agreement with BioFlight Fuels Inc.
🗑️🏡 Property Standards and Yard Maintenance Waste Bin Amendments
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268221&GUID=1BBC0AE7-0700-49EA-BE00-195EF33215A2
*** Note that this will be passed as a Bylaw later in this meeting with no further public input (so be prepared to make a deputation, if you wish to speak on this item) ***
Property Standards Bylaw changes:
Replace section 5.5 to allow 'domestic goods' to be stored in a rear yard (provided it's neatly piled and limited to a small amount consistent with the permitted use of the property), and in the front yard (provided it's neat and limited to small amounts)
Replace section 38.6 to specify that a barrier or deflector shall be provided to prevent lighting from shining directly into an adjacent dwelling unit
Add section 38.7 to further specify that 'directly or directed' shall mean pointed or aimed into a window or doorway, but won't include ambient illumination
Yard Maintenance Bylaw changes
Replace section 2.7 with the definition of "inoperable vehicle" as defined by the Highway Traffic Act, having missing or damaged components which prevents it mechanical function
Replace section 4.14 to say that every owner shall store household waste in rigid containers with secure lids when stored outdoors and will ensure that:
all waste containers shall be kept clean and free of dirt, filth, odours and pest infestations
all waste containers shall be kept in a manner that prevents animals or vermin from tearing them apart
all waste containers will be stored in a garage, designated storage facility or rear yard where possible
🗳️🗺️ Ward Boundary Review Recommendation
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14269047&GUID=16FB369A-A5CB-48F9-8C4E-31F79E21A4F2
*** Note that this will be passed as a Bylaw later in this meeting with no further public input (so be prepared to make a deputation, if you wish to speak on this item) ***
Receive the Ward Boundary Review Report prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., in association with Dr. Zachary Spicer
Present a bylaw to adopt the Ward Structure identified (Final Option 1 with revised ward numbering) as the City's Ward Boundaries, effective December 31, 2025 (It is not made clear why this date was chosen, instead of the beginning of the Election Period, or how this will affect the jurisdiction of the current Councillors - with the new map, many neighbourhoods would be represented by someone not anywhere close to their area or who they had a chance to vote for, from January through November of 2026)
Consider the suitability of the 2026 ward boundaries following the 2030 Municipal Election, to determine their continued effectiveness in the context of actual population growth
Question by Councillor Courser regarding the timing of new boundaries taking effect, council elections and confusion for the public on who their councillor would be
Clarified by city clerk Wendy Cooke that the bylaw must be passed by end of year 2025 and that new ward boundaries do not come into effect until November 15/26 AFTER council is elected.
🥶🧹 Ice Storm Replanting and Recovery
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268222&GUID=9BCA0CF8-2BE3-44A4-B26D-0A694E9FCBFC
Approve a new capital project for Ice Storm Replanting and Recovery, with a budget of $3,766,200 funded from the Tax Capital Reserve
Create two temporary contract positions, Urban Forester and Program Coordinator, that are fully recoverable from the Ice Storm Replanting and Recovery project
All items carried unanimously
Section C
🚸⚠️ Extending Community Safety Zone - Marsellus Drive
Notice: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14233097&GUID=C1B8A072-A714-4529-8E52-A615976F06AB
Direct Development Services to:
amend the Community Safety Zones bylaw to add Marsellus Drive from south leg of Downing Crescent to 85m south of Farmstead Crescent
amend the Rates of Speed Bylaw with Marsellus Drive to be maximum 40km/h from the south leg of Downing Crescent to 85m south of Farmstead Crescent
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this report be adopted
Carried unanimously
Section D
🏘️🏘️ Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 435 Anne Street North and 33 Harrison Crescent (Ward 4)
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14273733&GUID=244933A8-2BDA-4A3C-9A8A-DE5D84C7A995
Note that this will be passed as a Bylaw later in this meeting with no further public input (so be prepared to make a deputation, if you wish to speak on this item)
Rezone the property FROM Agriculture (A) and Residential Single Detached Dwelling Third Density (R3) TO Residential Multiple Dwelling Second Density with Special Provisions - Hold (RM2 SP-XXX H-XXX), Residential Multiple Dwelling First Density with Special Provisions - Hold (RM1 SP-XXX H-XXX) and Residential Single Detached Dwelling Third Density with Special Provisions - Hold (R3 SP-XXX H-XXX)
Special Provisions: Residential Multiple Dwelling Second Density with Special Provisions - Hold (RM2 SP-XXX H-XXX):
reduce front yard setback from 7 to 3m
reduce rear yard setback from 7 to 3.5m
increase lot coverage from 35% to 41%
increase maximum building height from 10 to 15m
increase maximum gross floor area from 60 to 118%
increase maximum density from 40 to 107 units per hectare
Special Provisions: Residential Multiple Dwelling First Density with Special Provisions - Hold (RM1 SP-XXX H-XXX):
decrease minimum lot area from 300 to 191 square metres
decrease minimum lot frontage from 9 to 8m
reduce minimum front yard setback to an attached garage from 7 to 6.5m
decrease rear yard setback from 7 to 6m
Special Provisions: Residential Single Detached Dwelling Third Density with Special Provisions - Hold (R3 SP-XXX H-XXX):
decrease minimum lot area from 400 to 317 square metres
reduce front yard setback to an attached garage from 7m to 6.4m
reduce rear yard setback from 7 to 6m
The Holding Provision will be lifted once the owner provides the following to the satisfaction of the City:
the remediation program (as described in Section 7 of the Phase 2 ESA from Dec.3, 2024) is completed and a copy of the Remediation Report has been submitted to the Environmental Risk Management & Compliance Branch, OR
the completion of a Risk Assessment Report and Soil Vapour Intrusion Assessment following the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Draft Technical Guidance: Soil Vapour Intrusion Assessment, January 2021, or as amended
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson seconded by Councillor Nixon that this report be adopted
Carried unanimously
Section E
🏢🏬 Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road, and 320, 364 & 366 Mapleview Drive West (Ward 7)
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268200&GUID=EC7D162D-1D1A-471C-8D3F-827CF2C8B578
Note that this will be passed as a Bylaw later in this meeting with no further public input (so be prepared to make a deputation, if you wish to speak on this item)
Rezone the property FROM Light Industrial (LI), General Commercial (C4) and General Commercial with Special Provisions (C4 SP-368) TO Mixed Use Node with Special Provisions (MU1 SP-YYY), Mixed Use Corridor with Special Provisions (MU2 SP-XXX), Open Space (OS) and Environmental Protection (EP)
Special Provisions: Mixed Use Corridor with Special Provisions (MU2 SP-XXX):
reduce minimum setback from the property line abutting a street to the nearest part of a parking structure underground from 1.8 to 0.9m
revise the definition of "Amenity Area - Outdoor" to:
Amenity Area - Outdoor, shall mean an area of land; balcony; deck; terrace; the roof of a building, parking structure or accessory structure, which includes landscaped area and may include areas of decorative paving and walkways or other similar surface, provided such surface is not used for vehicle use
remove the requirement for fully paved and seamless front yard connections to abutting sidewalks
reduce minimum front yard setback from 3 to 2.5m for residential uses
remove the requirement for a maximum interior side yard setback of 3m
reduce minimum ground level floor height for Apartment Dwellings from 4.5 to 3.5m, and for Townhouses from 4.5 to 2.7m
increase maximum building height from 16.5 to 21.5m
remove the provision related to waste management for multi-unit residential developments in the Mixed-Use zones
reduce minimum driveway length from 6 to 5.8m
permit one Additional Residential Unit (ARU) within a block townhouse dwelling unit fronting a private road, to a maximum of 66 ARUs across the site
require a minimum of 1 parking space per unit for any ARUs
Special Provisions: Mixed Use Node with Special Provisions (MU1 SP-YYY)
require a minimum of 268 residential units per hectare
increase maximum building height from 25.5 to 36m or 12 storeys
Notwithstanding any future severance, partition or division of the lands, the provisions of this bylaw shall continue to apply to the whole of the lands
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this report be adopted
Carried unanimously
Section F
📚🏊 South Barrie Mixed Use Recreation Complex and Library
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268227&GUID=FD6FFF5C-69B7-4A71-AF88-CF75733F9F19
Conceptualization Study Report Update (2025): https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268073&GUID=546713B9-BE3B-4EE7-BB5F-B0B371EF6D9A
Hewitt & Salem Mixed-Use Recreation Centre and Library Conceptualization Study (2017): https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268145&GUID=F4F47AD7-5728-45AC-B01A-EA0EF290A57B
Endorse the location, program, facility and parks concepts identified as 'Scenario 2' for a single regional recreation centre and library to serve the Salem and Hewitt's growth areas
Direct staff to work with representatives from the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame concerning their request for space not to exceed 5000 sq. feet at the new facility
Reduce the space for the proposed library to 30,000 sq. feet and be located on one floor as feasible - staff to investigate opportunities for shared amenities such as washrooms, etc.
Final design should allow for the potential implementation of outdoor sports fields, including a multi-use turf field in advance of the completion of the indoor facility
Direct staff to consult with minor league sports and other sporting organizations in Barrie to discuss needs and opportunities for the future facility
Direct staff to review opportunities for space to provide enhanced customer service opportunities, including those currently provided by Service Barrie to service residents in the south end
Design of the outdoor sports fields to consider the cricket and soccer fields being separate from each other
Consolidate the approved capital projects and forecasted project intakes into one project, named as 'South Barrie Mixed Use Recreation Complex and Library' as part of the 2026 Capital Plan
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this report be adopted
Mayor Nuttall requested that each vote be recorded.
Carried unanimously
Section G
🎭📐 Barrie Performing Arts and Event Centre - Design Development Advancement
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14268219&GUID=DABE39E9-C70B-4B61-B8ED-5AEA576AB2B5
Approve the Schematic Design and use it to guide the project through the Design Development phase
Award HPA $455,000 to advance the design and costing of the Performing Arts Centre to the 50% Design Development stage, to further refine the project scope and enhance the accuracy of the projected construction cost
Direct staff to report back to General Committee after summer break with the outcomes of the 50% Design Development phase, including a Class C Cost Estimate for the proposed Performing Arts Centre
Direct staff to report back to General Committee if additional budget is required to include the optional rehearsal space in the Performing Arts Centre construction
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this report be adopted
Mayor Nuttall requested that each vote be recorded
Carried unanimously
📝📄 General Committee Report
Report from June 18: not available - meeting occurred at 5pm on this date
Section A
🏢🏢 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application: 545-565 Big Bay Point Road, 218 Ashford Drive, 207-209 Montgomery Drive and 200-210 Berthe Avenue
*** No justification has been given why this would item would be discussed in a closed meeting the very same day it was to be passed as a Bylaw, without the public being privy to the discussion around it, or having time to prepare a deputation, if warranted ***
*** Note that this will be passed as a Bylaw later in this meeting with no further public input (so be prepared to make a deputation, if you wish to speak on this item) ***
Report: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14288758&GUID=900205B0-37A0-4F62-AF0D-1FF555DECBC6
Rezone the lands FROM Residential Single Detached Dwelling First Density (R1) TO Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density - 1 with Special Provisions (RA2-1 SP-XXX) and Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density - 1 with Special Provisions, Hold (RA2-1 SP-YYY H-ZZZ)
Special Provisions for Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density - 1 with Special Provisions (RA2-1 SP-XXX):
consider the lot line abutting Big Bay Point Road to the the Front Lot Line
decrease the minimum front yard setback from 7m to 4m
decrease the minimum exterior side yard setback from 5m to 1.8m
decrease the minimum landscaped open space from 35% to 25%
increase the maximum lot coverage from 35% to 49%
increase the maximum Gross Floor Area from 200% to 232%
decrease parking spaces per unit from 1.5 per unit to 0.9 spaces per unit across the entirety of the site
decrease the drive aisle width from 6.4m to 6m
decrease the continuous landscaped buffer along the exterior side lot lines from 3m to 1.8m
Special Provisions for Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density - 1 with Special Provisions, Hold (RA2-1 SP-YYY H-ZZZ)
decrease parking spaces per unit from 1.5 per unit to 0.9 spaces per unit across the entirety of the site
Holding Provision will be removed from Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density-1 with Special Provisions (RA2-1 SP-YYY) when the following has been completed
owner/applicant demonstrates adequate servicing capacity and suitable traffic justification through the submission of all necessary studies and reports as part of a subsequent Site Plan Control application, prior to any site works or issuance of a building permit
Phase 1 lands shall be developed generally in accordance with the Conceptual Site plan attached as Schedule "B", as it relates to building height, placement and setbacks, as well as the location and configuration of landscape areas, amenity spaces and parking areas
545-565 Big Bay Point Road, 218 Ashford Drive, 207-209 Montgomery Drive and 200-210 Bertha Avenue will be considered one property for the purposes of zoning interpretation and implementation
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this report be adopted
Councillor Morales requested a recorded vote
Carried unanimously
Section B
🤐🤝 Confidential Labour Relations / Employee Negotiations Matter - BPFFA Negotiations
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this report be received
Councillor Harris declared a conflict of interest (family member to join Barrie Fire Fighters)
Carried Unanimously
Section C
🤐🤝 Confidential Labour Relations / Employee Negotiations Matter - BPFFA Negotiations
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this report be adopted
Councillor Harris declared a conflict of interest (see above)
Carried unanimously
➡️📜 Direct Motions
🚫🅿️ Salem Road No Parking Anytime (Ward 7)
MOTION By: Harvey, Harris
Add "No Parking Anytime" to Salem Road, both sides from Essa Road to Veteran's Drive
Moved by Councillor Harvey, seconded by Councillor Harris that this amendment to the bylaw be accepted
Councillor Harvey spoke to the safety issues for pedestrians and for parking vehicles on the narrow shoulder
Carried unanimously
🎪🚐 Kempenfest Shuttle
MOTION by: Nixon, Thomson
Direct the Transit and Parking Strategy Department to provide shuttle service for the 2025 Kempenfest Event (August 1-4), similar to what was provided in 2024, to an upper limit of $15,000, to be funded through the Tourism Reserve
Moved by Councillor Nixon, seconded by Deputy Mayor Thomson that this motion by adopted
Councillor Nixon spoke to the effectiveness of the shuttle in bringing people around the Kempenfest event and how greatly appreciated it was by its users
Carried unanimously
📜📜 Bylaws
🏘️🏘️ Bill 059 - Part Lot Control Exemption - 12A and 12B Ottaway Avenue
Release the property from Part Lot Control
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289693&GUID=46827BCA-9E29-41D0-AEFE-F27E55EA3E0E
🏘️🏘️ Bill 060 - Part Lot Control Exemption - 69-79 Vinewood Crescent (odd number), 86-96 Yorkshire Drive (even numbers)
Release the property from Part Lot Control
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289694&GUID=38E026A6-B5B4-4024-996E-4F2B83112A85
🏘️🏘️ Bill 061 - Part Lot Control Exemption - 126-136 Pearen Lane (even numbers)
Release the property from Part Lot Control
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289695&GUID=6548B445-2E55-4CA9-839C-0ACC691CF7BA
🏘️🏘️ Bill 062 - Part Lot Control Exemption - 114-124 Pearen Lane (even numbers)
Release the property from Part Lot Control
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289696&GUID=625643EE-75EC-40DE-A302-8B6D14E4DED0
🏘️🏘️ Bill 063 - Part Lot Control Exemption - 102-112 Pearen Lane (even numbers)
Release the property from Part Lot Control
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289697&GUID=F675A902-CA9E-4AF5-B8D7-CB3E8884FAA3
🏘️🏘️ Bill 064 - Part Lot Control Exemption - 88-100 Pearen Lane (even numbers)
Release the property from Part Lot Control
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289698&GUID=EE7D9B7F-27E1-4874-86F6-C9AEA1994B56
🏘️🏘️ Bill 065 - Part Lot Control Exemption - 34-42 Vinewood Crescent (even numbers)
Release the property from Part Lot Control
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289699&GUID=EFF07909-F864-4B85-85FF-
Bills 60-65 moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that these bills be passed
Carried unanimously
🛐💪 Bill 066 - Mayor's Direction: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 264 Salem Road
Rezone the property to Neighbourhood Residential (R5) and Environmental Protection (EP)
Mayor's Direction: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289701&GUID=070A4FCB-B12F-453C-84D4-F0094BA7AE8A
Note that the only Public Meeting for this Zoning Amendment takes place at the 6pm Affordability Committee meeting, immediately preceding this City Council meeting
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289692&GUID=0BB6A40C-A858-494B-B6A7-135631324AC2
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this bill be passed
Carried unanimously
🏘️🗺️ Bill 067 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 435 Anne Street North and 33 Harrison Crescent (Ward 4)
Residential Multiple Dwelling Second Density with Special Provisions - Hold (RM2 SP-XXX H-XXX), Residential Multiple Dwelling First Density with Special Provisions - Hold (RM1 SP-XXX H-XXX) and Residential Single Detached Dwelling Third Density with Special Provisions - Hold (R3 SP-XXX H-XXX)
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289704&GUID=3C82BE17-9562-472E-96DE-F8DDD981F42C
🏢🏢 Bill 068 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 545-565 Big Bay Point Road, 207-209 Montgomery Drive, 200-210 Vertha Avenue and 218 Ashford Drive
Rezone to Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density - 1 with Special Provisions (RA2-1 SP-XXX) and Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density - 1 with Special Provisions, Hold (RA2-1 SP-YYY H-ZZZ)
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289705&GUID=C0CB0961-A023-4935-9D07-CC9D48928C0E
🏢🏬 Bill 069 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 664, 674 & 692 Essa Road, and 320, 364 & 366 Mapleview Drive West (Ward 7)
Rezone to Mixed Use Node with Special Provisions (MU1 SP-YYY), Mixed Use Corridor with Special Provisions (MU2 SP-XXX), Open Space (OS) and Environmental Protection (EP)
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289706&GUID=8E118A4F-0B7F-4F04-86F5-1F7B1E103D08
🗳️🗺️ Bill 070 - Ward Boundary Review Recommendation
Change the Ward Boundaries for the 2026 Municipal Election (as of December 31st, 2025 - it is unclear how this will affect the jurisdiction of current Councillors)
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14294010&GUID=5F2CCCFD-3646-493C-A2A1-BF98046F9DB7
🗑️🏡 Bill 071 - Property Standards and Yard Maintenance Waste Bin Amendments
Re-define "inoperable vehicle", and clarify the regulations around storing the new household waste bins
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289707&GUID=B3DECF2F-F8BC-4C67-B4A9-7578C3FF5512
🗑️🏡 Bill 072 - Property Standards and Yard Maintenance Waste Bin Amendments
Amend the regulations around the storage of domestic goods, and keeping lights from shining directly into adjacent dwelling units
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289708&GUID=68BC6E44-2A87-4C21-9FCB-A015408B9783
🚸⚠️ Bill 073 - Extending Community Safety Zone - Marsellus Drive
Add Marsellus Drive from south leg of Downing Crescent to 85m west of Farmstead Crescent to the Community Safety Zone
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289709&GUID=98078871-BF3E-4A72-B29E-756049C17A2C
🚸⚠️ Bill 073 - Extending Community Safety Zone - Marsellus Drive
Make the speed limit 40km/h from the south leg of Downing Crescent to 85m west of Farmstead Crescent
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289710&GUID=EFE14777-300E-482F-8CB9-B57B94A34C5D
🚗🚙 Bill 075 - St. Vincent Road Diet, Blake Street to Codrington Street (Wards 1 & 2) / 4-Way Stop King Street / Stopping Prohibited Innisfil Street - St. John Vianney Catholic School (Ward 8)
Amend the Traffic Bylaw with these three items
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289711&GUID=1F897702-29DA-438D-826D-56840EDB4101
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that these bills 67-75 be passed
Carried unanimously
📜✅ Bill 076 - Confirmation Bylaw
Confirming the meeting's proceedings
https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14289712&GUID=82A56073-4580-442B-809F-772AEFAA74E9
Moved by Deputy Mayor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Nixon that this bill be passed
Carried unanimously
Moved by Councillor Harvey, seconded by Councillor Nigussie that the meeting be adjourned
Adjourned at 654pm

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