Innisfil, ON

Council

Council

Council

The Council will consider capital project adjustments for Stroud Arena emergency repairs and approve the 2027 Council meeting schedule. Other items include policy updates for elected officials' electronic devices and a delegation from the 2nd Innisfil Scouting Group.

• $991,400 in capital project adjustments for Stroud Arena Emergency Repairs
• Approval of the 2027 Council meeting schedule
• Amendments to the Electronic Devices for Elected Officials Policy
• Delegation from 2nd Innisfil Scouting Group regarding KISC Trip, 2026

Council

Innisfil Council will meet on September 9, 2026, to decide on several staff reports, including a zoning variation for a property on Crystal Beach Road, a 24-month tax sale extension for a home on Inglewood Drive, and cost recovery for water lateral installation on Lockhart Road East. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approving minutes and receiving a report on the Scrooge the Ticket campaign.

• Class 3 zoning variation for 2315 Crystal Beach Rd to increase front yard setback for a single detached dwelling
• 24-month tax sale extension for 1981 Inglewood Dr (tax roll 4316-010-026-06200-0000)
• Cost recovery for Lockhart Rd E water lateral installation over 10 years at 4.45% interest via By-law 080-26
• Approval of Scrooge the Ticket 2026 campaign to donate parking penalties to Innisfil Food Bank and Troy Scott Community Fridges
• Adoption of minutes from August 12, 2026 Special Council and regular Council meetings

Special Council - Closed Session 02 Sep 2026

The Innisfil Special Council will meet in a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation. The discussion specifically concerns an Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal regarding 3275 25th Sideroad (Teromi Inc.).

• Closed session regarding 3275 25th Sideroad (Teromi Inc.) OLT Appeal
• By-law No. 078-26 to confirm meeting proceedings

Council

Council will decide on a town-wide expansion of the Community Planning Permit system, replacing the existing zoning bylaw. It will also consider authorizing expropriations of land at 1460 7th Line and 7535 10th Sideroad for sewage pumping stations, and approve the 2025 consolidated financial statements. A delegation from a resident about the poor condition of 10th Line Road will be received.

• Town-wide amendment to Community Planning Permit By-law 058-25, replacing Comprehensive Zoning By-law 080-13
• Official Plan Amendment and rezoning at 1700 Webster Blvd to RL2-23(H), RM-26(H), NC-4(H), and OS precincts
• Authorizing expropriation of part of 1460 7th Line and 7535 10th Sideroad for sewage pumping stations
• Approval of 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Approval of $2,816,717 surplus return and $6,925,670 in capital project cancellations from Q2 2026 financial update

Special Council - Closed Session

Special Council - Virtual Closed Session

Innisfil Audit Advisory Committee

The Innisfil Audit Advisory Committee is meeting to receive the 2025 draft consolidated financial statements and an investment report. The body will also review an audit communication letter from BDO Canada LLP regarding the 2025 audit results.

• 2025 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements
• 2025 Investment Report and Investment Policy Statement
• Audit Communication Letter from BDO Canada LLP
• Receipt of Audit Committee Report 01-26 dated June 02, 2026

Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee

This is a procedural committee meeting focused on reviewing election-related materials and information. The committee received reports on candidate biography guidelines, election ambassador updates, and upcoming information sessions. No formal decisions or votes on substantive policy changes were made.

• Review of Municipal Election Candidate Biography Guidelines
• Election Ambassador role registration status update
• Candidate Information Sessions scheduled for May 4 and May 21
• Town of Innisfil Events Calendar for community and election events
• Discussion on potential changes to Simcoe County Council

Council

Council will vote on water/wastewater servicing for 149 units in Sleeping Lion Phase 4, consider zoning amendments for a child care centre and residential development at 1303 Belle Aire Beach Road, and decide on a noise exemption for Friday Harbour. Also up for approval: a weight restriction on the 6th Line bridge, financial policy updates, and a procedural bylaw update.

• Sleeping Lion Phase 4: 108 single detached + 47 townhouses, 149 SDE water/wastewater allocation
• 1303 Belle Aire Beach Road: zoning amendment for semi-detached, townhouse, and open space zones
• 2383 25th Sideroad: CPPS bylaw amendment to permit child care centre
• Friday Harbour noise exemption for outdoor amplified sound on specific date
• 6th Line bridge weight restriction: 19t single, 35t two-unit, 48t three-unit trucks

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will receive staff updates on two traffic issues: the pedestrian crossing at Lawrence Avenue/Dempster Street & Victoria Street and the stop sign at Candaras Street and Rose Lane. They will also discuss the committee's accomplishments for the 2022-2026 term and mark the end of the term.

• Update on pedestrian crossing at Lawrence Avenue/Dempster Street & Victoria Street
• Update on stop sign concerns at Candaras Street and Rose Lane
• Review of 2022-2026 TSAC accomplishments and end of term

Special Council

Special Council

Council will decide whether to apply to the Development Charge Reduction Program, which would cut development charges by up to 50% for three years to qualify for federal/provincial grant funding. They will also discuss a closed session on including lands at 1194 and 1224 Belle Aire Beach Road into the settlement area, and consider adopting the updated Official Plan.

• Apply to Development Charge Reduction Program with up to 50% DC reduction for three years
• Closed session on request to include 1194 and 1224 Belle Aire Beach Road into settlement boundary
• Adopt Official Plan Update (By-law 061-26) and submit to County of Simcoe
• Authorize CAO to determine service categories for DC reduction and negotiate transfer payment agreement if successful
• Confirming By-law 060-26 for meeting proceedings

Special Council - Planning Public Meetings

Council will hold a public hearing and may adopt a zoning by-law amendment to allow a temporary sales pavilion at 1417 6th Line. They will also receive public input on a draft town-wide Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) that would streamline development approvals across Innisfil.

• Zoning By-law Amendment (D14-2026-002) for temporary sales pavilion at 1417 6th Line
• Draft town-wide Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) replacing Zoning By-law 080-13
• CPPS public hearing – no decision, comments to inform future report

Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)

The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee meets to discuss accessibility needs at the South Simcoe Theatre in Cookstown and the Town Hall redesign. The committee also reviews feedback on arena ramps and slabs and updates to the Accessibility Policy.

• Discussion on accessibility at South Simcoe Theatre in Cookstown
• Feedback on ramps and slabs at arena facilities
• Discussion on Town Hall redesign
• Updates to the Accessibility Policy
• Last IAAC meeting of the 2026 term

Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC)

The Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee will receive presentations on a new Tree By-law from the Urban Forester and on County solid waste management programs. Business items include discussing catch basin education for stormwater pollution prevention, an update on ISMP action prioritization, and the status of the Community Energy Plan RFP consultant selection.

• Presentation from County of Simcoe on solid waste management programming
• Presentation from Urban Forester on new Tree By-law
• Discussion on stormwater pollution prevention: catch basin education options
• Update on ISMP action prioritization
• Status update on Community Energy Plan RFP process and consultant selection

Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee is conducting a tour of two heritage sites: Innisfree and the Sir Edmund Walker Estate on the 3rd Line. This is an informational visit with no formal decisions or public hearings.

• Tour of Innisfree heritage site
• Tour of Sir Edmund Walker Estate on 3rd Line
• No public hearings or action items listed

Council

Council will vote on a strategic direction for the town's long-term financial sustainability, including maintaining a 1% capital levy and considering debt financing. Other items include amendments to a heritage designation, updates to the site plan control by-law, adoption of a community improvement plan, and setting user fees for 2027-2028. A resolution supporting management of Water Soldier in Lake Simcoe is also on the agenda.

• Approve strategic direction for Long-Range Financial Plan (DSR-081-26)
• Amend Heritage Designation By-law for 1629 3rd Line
• Update Site Plan Control By-law (By-law 056-26)
• Adopt Community Improvement Plan and project area (By-laws 057-26, 058-26)
• Support Town of Georgina resolution on Water Soldier in Lake Simcoe

Special Council - Utilities Annual General Meetings

This is a special council meeting to conduct the annual general meetings of the town's three utility corporations: InnPower, InnTerprises, and InnServices. Council will receive presentations from the CEO, approve audited financial statements for 2025, appoint KPMG as auditor for 2026, and make board director appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings.

• Appoint Deputy Mayor as chair for the three shareholder annual general meetings
• Receive audited financial statements for InnTerprises, InnPower, and InnServices for period ending Dec 31, 2025
• Appoint KPMG as auditor for fiscal year 2026 for all three corporations
• Appoint independent directors to InnTerprises and InnPower boards, and a municipal director to InnServices board
• Adopt Confirming By-law No. 054-26

Innisfil Audit Advisory Committee

The Innisfil Audit Advisory Committee will consider forwarding a draft Procurement By-law to Town Council for approval. They will also discuss updates to financial policies including the Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy, Debt Management Policy, and Capital Budget Policy. Additionally, they will receive as information the BDO Audit Planning Report for 2025 and the Draft Procurement Annual Report for 2025.

• Draft Procurement By-law forwarded to Council for approval
• Financial Policies Update for Reserves, Debt, and Capital Budget
• BDO Audit Planning Report for year ended December 31, 2025
• Draft Procurement Annual Report for 2025

Council

Council will consider approving a $468,435 capital project for electrical upgrades at the Morgan Russell Memorial Arena. Other decisions include expanding administrative penalties to animal control, noise, and parks by-laws, and authorizing $57,750 for traffic calming at former automated speed enforcement locations. Council will also receive a tourism strategy and consider noise exemptions for two events.

• $468,435 approved for Morgan Russell Arena electrical services upgrades
• Expanding administrative penalties to animal control, noise, and parks by-laws
• $57,750 transferred for traffic calming at former ASE locations
• Tourism Strategy and Asset Map presentation
• Noise exemption requests for 2 Queen Street and 982 Innisfil Beach Road

Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC)

This is a routine meeting of the Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee. The main business is receiving an update from staff on sustainability projects, including the Town's achievement of PCP Milestone 3 and the status of the Community Energy Plan RFP. Other items include approval of previous minutes, confirmation of meeting schedule, and committee round table discussions.

• Update on Community Energy Plan RFP (closed May 20, 2026)
• Town achieved Partners for Climate Protection Milestone 3 for Integrated Sustainability Master Plan
• Discussion on creating public-facing communications materials (e.g., one-pagers for residents)
• Confirmation of remaining 2026 meeting dates (May 14, June 11)

Special Council - Closed Session

This is a special council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session to discuss a position, plan, or instruction for negotiations involving 'Orbit.' The only public business is approving the agenda and a confirming by-law; all substantive discussion happens behind closed doors under the Municipal Act's negotiation exemption.

• Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act for negotiations re: Orbit
• Adoption of By-law No. 043-26 to confirm meeting proceedings

Special Council - Planning Public Meetings 13 May 2026

This special Council meeting is a statutory public meeting with two items: receiving a draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for public comment, and considering a rezoning to allow a child care centre at 2383 25 Sideroad. No final decisions are made on the CIP at this meeting; comments will inform a future report. The rezoning, if approved, would amend the Community Permit Planning System by-law.

• Draft Community Improvement Plan proposes seven financial incentive programs across five areas: Cookstown, Downtown Alcona, Innisfil Heights, Lefroy-Belle Ewart, Stroud
• Incentives include grants up to $250,000 (Tax Increment Equivalent Grant) and up to $500,000 (Strategic Investment)
• Rezoning of PLAN 1071 LOT 56 at 2383 25 Sideroad to permit a child care centre (By-law 042-26)
• Public can comment in person or virtually via pre-registration
• Two previous CIPs (2014, 2016) are dormant and may be repealed and replaced

Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)

The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss and receive the Draft Accessibility Policy, receive project updates from the Capital Projects Manager, and plan logistics for the Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Day. They will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Draft Accessibility Policy
• Project updates from Capital Projects Manager
• Planning & logistics for Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Day
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for June 9, 2026

Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee

The Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee is reviewing a heritage permit application for 10 Hamilton Street and discussing attendance at the 2026 Ontario Heritage Conference. They will also receive updates from working groups and consider a recommendation to designate Bethesda Cemetery (5th Sideroad) on the municipal heritage register.

• Heritage permit application for 10 Hamilton Street
• Approval of members to attend 2026 Ontario Heritage Conference in Hamilton, June 18-20, with registration costs from committee budget
• Working group updates from Heritage Property and Evaluation Group and Communications Working Group
• Recommendation to designate Bethesda Cemetery at 5th Sideroad under the Ontario Heritage Act

Council

Innisfil Council is meeting to approve the 2025 final operating and capital results, including allocating a $2,016,712 surplus and carrying forward $198,293,773 in capital projects. Council will also consider several zoning and heritage designations, a delegation on invasive water soldier in Lake Simcoe, and a motion supporting provincial legislation to protect municipal workers.

• 2025 operating surplus of $2,016,712 to be allocated
• Capital projects: $615,800 cancelled, $198,293,773 carried forward, $2,175,997 closed
• Heritage designations for 2245 Victoria Street (St. James Cemetery) and 6280 Yonge Street (Henry Sloan House)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 1303 Belle Aire Beach Road to allow residential development
• Delegation on water soldier invasive species in Lake Simcoe

Special Council - Closed Session 06 May 2026

This Special Council meeting is scheduled to hold a closed session to discuss personal matters involving an identifiable individual or municipal employees. The agenda focuses on human resources matters and the adoption of a confirming by-law.

• Closed session regarding HR matters
• By-law No. 040-26 to confirm council proceedings

Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee

The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on recommending Municipal Election Candidate Biography Guidelines. They will also receive updates on Election Ambassadors, debrief from the Sandy Cove candidate information session, and preview upcoming candidate sessions and a community events calendar.

• Municipal Election Candidate Biography Guidelines (decision)
• Election Ambassador update
• Sandy Cove candidate info session debrief
• Upcoming candidate info sessions (May 4 virtual, May 21 hybrid)
• Calendar of community and election events

Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC)

The Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on the County of Wellington's Smart Cities Project. The body will also discuss updates to the Town's Site Plan Control By-law and review ongoing sustainability project progress.

• Presentation by Justine Dainard (County of Wellington) on Smart Cities Project
• Update on the Town's Site Plan Control By-law
• Project updates from Sustainability Project Manager Clint Reynolds
• Discussion on the formation of committee working groups
• Review of available communications resources for the committee

Council

Council will consider approving the 10-year Transit Master Plan, including immediate implementation of Stage One, a distance-based fare structure, and a six-month Teen Voucher Pilot for riders aged 13-17. The agenda also includes renewing agreements with Uber, Barrie-Innisfil Taxi, and GoGo Technologies, waiving 2026 taxi licensing fees, and amending the User Fees and Charges By-law. Other items include adopting a Respectful Workplace Policy amendment, a part lot control exemption for 2146-2154 Donnelly Cres, and receiving updates on 2025 KPIs and the municipal election.

• Approve Transit Master Plan (Staff Report DSR-037-26) with Stage One implementation and distance-based fares
• Continue agreements with Uber, Barrie-Innisfil Taxi, and GoGo Technologies for one year; waive 2026 taxi licensing fees
• Approve By-law 032-26 amending User Fees and Charges By-law 057-24 for Innisfil Transit fees
• Implement six-month Teen Voucher Pilot for ages 13-17
• Adopt By-law 033-26 for Part Lot Control Exemption at Block 51, Plan 51M-1274 (2146-2154 Donnelly Cres)