Innisfil public meetings in 2025
80 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee
The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee is meeting to finalize the Election Ambassador role description, a volunteer position to boost voter participation in the 2026 municipal election. The agenda also includes receiving information from AMO on voter turnout and candidate resources, and approving the minutes of the November 13, 2025 meeting.
- Finalize Election Ambassador role description (business item 7.1)
- Receive AMO 'Turn Up the Turnout' resource on voter participation (6.1)
- Receive AMO 'Lead Where You Live' guide for 2026 municipal election candidates (6.2)
- Approve agenda for December 16, 2025 (2.1)
- Receive minutes of November 13, 2025 meeting (4.1)
Special Council - Closed Session 10 Dec 2025
This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation regarding a contract dispute. Council will consider a resolution to enter closed session, receive confidential staff direction, and then confirm the direction. The meeting is largely procedural, with the substantive matter being the confidential contract dispute.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act for litigation or potential litigation
- Contract dispute affecting the municipality
- Confidential direction to staff regarding the contract dispute
- Adoption of By-law No. 109-25 to confirm proceedings
VIRTUAL Council
Council is reviewing the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget, which includes a proposed 5.50% average residential property tax increase. The meeting also includes presentations on the South Simcoe Police Service budget and the Long-Range Financial Plan.
- Proposed 2026 Operating Budget tax levy of $58,855,181
- Estimated 5.50% ($292.11) average residential property tax increase
- Proposed 2026 Capital Budget of $40,769,004
- South Simcoe Police Service 2026 Budget presentation
- Proposed $5,500 + HST for all-way stop control at 10th Line and 25 Sideroad
Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)
The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee will review updates regarding a new chair lift at DMZ Innisfil and resident concerns about the Knock Community Hall ramp. The committee will also receive updates on bus service information and funding for the Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Day program.
- Installation of a new chair lift at DMZ Innisfil
- Resident concerns regarding the Knock Community Hall Ramp
- Grant and funding update for the Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Day Program
- Update on Landmark Bus Lines services
Innisfil Council Compensation Review Ad Hoc Committee
The Innisfil Council Compensation Review Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and confirm council remuneration, following a review of comparator data and a council engagement questionnaire. The committee will also discuss final reporting to Council, with a report expected to be received by Council on December 10, 2025. This is a working session to finalize recommendations on council pay components.
- Discussion and confirmation of Council remuneration
- Final reporting to Council on compensation review
- Previous meeting received comparator remuneration data and engagement questionnaire results
- Deferred discussion on remuneration components: annual rates, per diem, expenses, benefits, technology support
Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee
The Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to receive draft Property Recommendation Reports, likely concerning heritage designations for 6306 Yonge Street (Churchill United Church) and 2225 Victoria Street (St. James United Cemetery), as detailed in the agenda package. The committee will also discuss 2026 Ontario Heritage Week, receive working group updates, and hear a presentation on the history of Innisfree and De Grassi Point. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being received as information.
- Draft Property Recommendation Reports for potential heritage designations (6306 Yonge Street, 2225 Victoria Street)
- Presentation on history of Innisfree and De Grassi Point by Dory Vanderhoof
- Discussion of 2026 Ontario Heritage Week
- Information on National Trust for Canada Heritage Home Insurance Program and related article
- Pending items update for properties including 1326 Innisfil Beach Road, 1350 6th Line, 34 King Street South, 7 King Street North, 15-17 Queen Street
Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC)
The Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC) will review final items for prioritizing actions within the Innisfil Sustainable Master Plan. The committee will also receive information regarding the Green Municipal Fund Climate Ready Communities Assessment Tool.
- Innisfil Sustainable Master Plan (ISMP) Action Prioritization
- Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Climate Ready Communities Assessment Tool
- Sustainability Project Manager update regarding InnServices
Special Council - Closed Session 26 Nov 2025
This is a special council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session to discuss two confidential matters: the South Simcoe Planning Process and a litigation appeal for 3999 Friday Drive. The council will then confirm the confidential information and direction received, and adopt a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session to discuss South Simcoe Planning Process (confidential info from province)
- Closed session to discuss 3999 Friday Drive OLT Appeal (litigation)
- Adoption of By-law No. 103-25 to confirm meeting proceedings
Council
Innisfil Council's Nov 26, 2025 meeting includes consent items and staff reports for action. Key decisions include approving five by-law amendments (administrative penalty, parking, animal control, roads, fence), a parkland dedication cash-in-lieu payment for 4073 4th Line, and a site alteration permit for 7131 5th Sideroad. Council will also consider policy changes to letters of credit and subdivision maintenance security, and receive several information reports.
- By-laws 096-100: amendments to Administrative Penalty, Parking, Animal Control, Roads, and Fence by-laws
- Parkland dedication exemption: cash-in-lieu payment (2% of expansion value) for 4073 4th Line
- Site alteration permit for Rinomato Group at 7131 5th Sideroad to move fill and grade
- Policy CP.7.1.7 amendments: allow surety bonds, reduce maintenance security from 15% to 10% at aboveground stage
- Motion to symbolically name street at Town Campus entrance off Yonge Street in honour of Bradley Charles Cook
Innisfil Council Compensation Review Ad Hoc Committee
The Innisfil Council Compensation Review Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review municipal comparator remuneration data and discuss council remuneration components, including annual rates, expenses, benefits, and technology support. The committee previously finalized a list of comparator municipalities and reviewed current council benefits under By-law No. 014-18.
- Review of Municipal Comparator Remuneration Data
- Discussion of Council Remuneration components: Annual Remuneration Rates, Council Expenses, Council Benefits, Technology Support
- Comparator data includes Mayor's base honorarium ranging from $40,320.00 to $76,978.91 across municipalities
- Comparator data includes Councillor's base honorarium ranging from $24,080.00 to $34,730.16
- Previous meeting reviewed current Council Benefits under By-law No. 014-18
Special Council
This special council meeting includes a closed session on litigation and two public planning meetings. Council will receive public comments on a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit System By-law Amendment for 1700 Webster Boulevard, which would allow 153 residential units, a mixed-use block, and open space. A similar application for 1460 Killarney Beach Road will also be discussed. No final decisions are expected; comments will inform future reports.
- Closed session on OLT Appeal for 881-883 Hofland Street
- Public meeting for 1700 Webster Blvd: OPA, CPPS By-law amendment, revised draft plan of subdivision (153 units)
- Public meeting for 1460 Killarney Beach Rd: OPA and Zoning By-law amendment
- Confirming By-law No. 094-25 to adopt proceedings
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will receive a staff recommendation to install an all-way stop at the intersection of 10th Line and 25 Sideroad, based on a traffic study that met volume warrants but not collision warrants. The committee will also receive updates on automated speed enforcement, a traffic light at 20 Sideroad and Big Bay Point Road, and a County of Simcoe road project. A discussion on ATV/dirt bike use in the community is scheduled, and proposed 2026 meeting dates will be considered.
- All-way stop control recommended at 10th Line and 25 Sideroad, estimated cost $5,550+HST
- Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) update
- 20 Sideroad / Big Bay Point Road traffic light update
- Discussion on use of ATVs/dirt bikes in the community
- Proposed 2026 TSAC meeting dates: Feb 17, Apr 14, Jun 16
Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee
The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee is meeting to finalize the election ambassador role description and receive updates on Local Government Week, the AMO Healthy Democracy Forum, and the AMO Leaders Series. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main business item being the role description.
- Finalize election ambassador role description
- Debrief on Local Government Week
- Recap of 2025 AMO Healthy Democracy Forum
- Information on AMO Leaders Series: Stronger Leaders, Stronger Communities
MEETING CANCELLED Special Council - Closed Session 12 Nov 2025
This meeting was cancelled. The agenda shows only that a Special Council Closed Session was scheduled for 12 Nov 2025, with no items listed. No decisions or discussions will take place.
- Meeting cancelled
Council
Innisfil Council is meeting to decide on several staff recommendations, including adopting the Town's Urban Forest Strategy, approving a Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy, and reallocating funds for road improvements. Council will also hear delegations about residential growth opportunities in Cookstown and a youth therapy dog charity, and will receive a notice of motion to symbolically name a street after Bradley Charles Cook.
- Adoption of Urban Forest Strategy (Staff Report DSR-146-25)
- Approval of Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy (DSR-144-25)
- Re-scoping of RDS384 to return $4,405,182 to source; $1,000,000 budget increase for RDS288 25th Sideroad reconstruction
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 3185 Ireton Street to Commercial Neighbourhood Exception Hold (CN-4(H)) Zone
- Interim 2026 tax levy by-law (091-25)
Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)
The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on the Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Day funding, sidewalk repairs to St. Andre Bessette Catholic School, and accessible parking at Friday Harbour. The agenda also includes receiving informational items from Accessibility Standards Canada and other organizations. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions expected.
- Update on sidewalk repairs to St. Andre Bessette Catholic School
- Update on accessible parking for residents and visitors at Friday Harbour
- Funding update for Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Day
- Information items from Accessibility Standards Canada, CMHA, Rick Hansen Foundation, and AODA Alliance
Innisfil Council Compensation Review Ad Hoc Committee
The Innisfil Council Compensation Review Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to finalize the municipal comparator list and review scoring data used to benchmark council compensation. The committee will also receive a presentation on current council benefits. This follows a previous meeting where the list was revised to include municipalities with populations between 25,000 and 60,000, within Simcoe County, or geographically close to Innisfil.
- Final consideration of the Municipal Comparator List and review of Scoring Data
- Presentation on Current Council Benefits under By-law No. 014-18 by Shannon Scott, People & Talent Partner
- Approval of agenda and minutes from October 24, 2025 meeting
- Schedule of upcoming meetings on November 21 and December 5, 2025
Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee
The Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss its 2026 Heritage Property Work Plan and approve the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. The committee will also receive updates from its working groups and correspondence from the Ontario Heritage Trust and Architectural Conservancy Ontario. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of 2026 Heritage Property Work Plan
- Approval of proposed 2026 meeting schedule
- Updates from Heritage Property and Evaluation Group and Communications Working Group
- Correspondence from Ontario Heritage Trust and ACORN
- Pending items: 1326 Innisfil Beach Road, 1350 6th Line, 34 King Street South, 7 King Street North, 15-17 Queen Street
Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC)
The Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee will receive the ISMP Action Prioritization Memorandum, which suggests high-priority, low-investment actions for 2025, and will review information on the Green Municipal Fund Climate Ready Communities Assessment Tool and other opportunities. Both items were deferred from the October 1, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and scheduling.
- ISMP Action Prioritization Memorandum: staff to select one or two actions to pursue in 2025
- Green Municipal Fund Climate Ready Communities Assessment Tool and other potential opportunities
- Approval of minutes from September 3 and October 1, 2025 meetings
- Schedule of committee meetings through June 3, 2026
Innisfil Council Compensation Review Ad Hoc Committee
The Innisfil Council Compensation Review Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve a list of comparator municipalities used to compare council remuneration, and to discuss engagement opportunities. The agenda includes routine items like approving the agenda and receiving prior minutes. The committee is in the process of reviewing council compensation and will report to Council later.
- Approval of proposed comparator municipalities list (38 municipalities, including Barrie, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, and others) for remuneration comparisons
- Discussion of potential council engagement opportunities
- Receipt of Committee Report No. 01-25 (October 3, 2025)
- Future meetings scheduled: November 7, November 21, and December 5, 2025
Special Council - Closed Session 22 Oct 2025
This is a special council meeting with the primary purpose of holding a closed session to discuss a position, plan, or procedure related to negotiations involving the 'Orbit' project. The agenda includes a resolution to enter closed session, a report from the closed session, and a confirming by-law. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act regarding negotiations for Orbit
- Resolution to hold closed session meeting
- Rise and report from closed session
- Confirmation of confidential information from staff regarding Orbit
- Adoption of By-law No. 089-25 to confirm proceedings
Council
Innisfil Council is meeting to hear a delegation from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at requesting an exemption from Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Dedication fees for a student residential building at 4073 4th Line, Cookstown. Council will also consider several staff reports, including approving the Scrooge the Ticket campaign, assuming Blackmore Street, and applying for ice storm assistance. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and correspondence.
- Delegation: Request for Parkland Fee Exemption - 4073 4th Line, Cookstown
- Staff Report DSR-140-25: Approve 11th Scrooge the Ticket campaign, allowing parking penalty donations to Innisfil Food Bank and Troy Scott Community Fridges
- Staff Report DSR-141-25: Authorize final acceptance and release securities for Alcona Downs 4 Subdivision, and assume Blackmore Street (By-law 085-25)
- Staff Report DSR-142-25: Approve By-law 086-25 to amend parking by-law for Edward Street no parking restrictions
- Staff Report DSR-143-25: Authorize application to Municipal Ice Storm Assistance program for March 2025 ice storm costs
Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)
The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a citizen's concern about unsafe sidewalks on the path to St. Andre Bessette Catholic School, and to hear a parks update. The committee will also receive informational updates from Accessibility Standards Canada and other organizations. No binding decisions are on the agenda.
- Citizen concern re: unsafe sidewalks to St. Andre Bessette Catholic School, path along 20th Sideroad between Lormel Gate Ave and McMaster Ave, citing hydro pole and uneven terrain
- Innisfil Parks Update presented by Meredith Goodwin, Capital Project Manager
- Accessibility Standards Canada quarterly newsletter received as information
- Updates from Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss, CMHA, and AODA Alliance received as information
Special Council
This Special Council meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation regarding 970 Shoreview Drive and 3999 Friday Drive, followed by a strategic planning workshop with South Simcoe Police Service. The council will also consider a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation re: 970 Shoreview Drive
- Closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation re: 3999 Friday Drive
- Strategic planning workshop with South Simcoe Police Service
- By-law No. 084-25 to confirm proceedings of the Special Council meeting
Council
Council will consider a land donation at 920 Birch Avenue and review requests for funding and environmental assessments. The meeting includes delegations regarding Greenbelt protections and municipal partnerships for youth advocacy.
- Proposed donation of 920 Birch Avenue to the Town
- $2,800.00 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment for 920 Birch Avenue
- Funding request for data collection at 10th Line and 25 Sideroad
- Request to investigate renaming Hastings Park to Cedar Harbour Park
- Delegation from Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition regarding land protections
Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee
The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a civility pledge, support for school board trustees, and upcoming engagement events like Coffee Chats with Council and Youth Nights. The agenda is largely discussion-based, with no formal decisions expected beyond receiving the discussions.
- Discussion on civility pledge for candidates and Council
- Discussion on School Board Trustee support
- Discussion on Coffee Chats with Council
- Discussion on Youth Nights - Local Government Trivia
- Information on AMO Healthy Democracy Forum and Politics Now / Elect HER / Campaign School Kick-off
Innisfil Council Compensation Review Ad Hoc Committee
The Innisfil Council Compensation Review Ad Hoc Committee is holding its first meeting to organize its work. Members will appoint a chair, discuss background information on council compensation, review comparator data and methodology, and set a schedule for future meetings. The agenda also includes a staff report on council remuneration and expenses for 2024, which is for information only.
- Appointment of committee chair
- Discussion of comparator data and methodology for compensation review
- Setting future committee meeting dates
- Staff report DSR-049-25: 2024 council remuneration and expenses (total $365,125.72 remuneration, $29,335.74 expenses)
Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee
The Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss final preparations for the Stroud Heritage Walk, review comments on a heritage permit application for 1 East St. John Street, and receive updates from its working groups. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, disclosing interests, and receiving minutes from the previous meeting.
- Final preparations for the Stroud Heritage Walk
- Heritage Permit Application for 1 East St. John Street
- Updates from Heritage Property and Evaluation Group and Communications Working Group
- Receipt of minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting
Special Council - Closed Session 24 Sep 2025
This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations under the Municipal Act. The council will also consider a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings. No public decisions are expected.
- Closed session on labour relations (Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act)
- Confirming By-law No. 082-25
Council
Council will consider a staff report authorizing a Class 1 permit for an on-land boathouse at 3455 Crescent Harbour Road, with a wider maximum width and reduced east interior side yard setback. The agenda also includes a presentation on chloride levels in the Lake Simcoe watershed, a contract award for Killarney Beach Road urbanization, and an Indigenous Relations Framework update. One item, a development charges deferral request for 255 Reive Blvd, was withdrawn.
- Class 1 permit for boathouse at 3455 Crescent Harbour Road (increased width, decreased setback)
- Presentation on chloride in the Lake Simcoe watershed by LSRCA
- Award of Contract C-23-90 for Killarney Beach Road Urbanization
- Indigenous Relations Framework Update (DSR-134-25)
- Development charges deferral request for 255 Reive Blvd (withdrawn)
MEETING CANCELED Special Council - Closed Session 18 Sep 2025
This special council meeting was canceled. The agenda would have included a closed session on labour relations and a confirming by-law.
- Meeting canceled
- Closed session on labour relations or employee negotiations (Section 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001)
- Confirming By-law No. 082-25
Special Council
This special council meeting includes a closed session for labour relations and a public planning meeting to consider a staff recommendation on a property at 2243 Crystal Beach Road. Council will decide whether to approve a by-law amendment and a Class 3 Permit to allow the severance of the property into two lots, each with a single detached dwelling, along with several variances to the 'Our Shore' by-law.
- Closed session on labour relations or employee negotiations
- By-law 080-25 to amend CPPS 'Our Shore' By-law 058-25 for 2243 Crystal Beach Road
- Class 3 Permit for lot severance at 2243 Crystal Beach Road, including variances for lot area, frontage, and setbacks
- Public planning meeting for the proposed severance and variances
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a staff presentation on camera-based enforcement and to discuss safety at the intersections of 10th Line and 25 Sideroad, and Innisfil Beach Road and 20 Sideroad. The agenda also includes receiving correspondence about a traffic change near Goodfellow Public School. No final decisions are scheduled; items are for information and discussion.
- Staff presentation on camera-based enforcement update
- Discussion of intersection of 10th Line and 25 Sideroad
- Discussion of intersection of Innisfil Beach Road (County Road 21) and 20 Sideroad
- Correspondence from Goodfellow Public School parents about traffic change near the school
Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee
The Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Cookstown Theatre Garage, the Stroud Heritage Walk, and the Hastings Park/Cedar Harbour Park naming issue. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Staff presentation on Cookstown Theatre Garage update
- Update on Stroud Heritage Walk planning
- Report back on Hastings Park / Cedar Harbour Park naming
- Working group updates on heritage property evaluation and communications
- Pending items include 1326 Innisfil Beach Road, 1350 6th Line, 34 King Street South, 7 King Street North, and 15-17 Queen Street
Special Council - Closed Session 10 Sep 2025
The Special Council meeting is scheduled to enter a closed session to discuss confidential matters. The session will address negotiations regarding Orbit and matters related to labour relations.
- Closed session regarding Orbit negotiations
- Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
- Adoption of Confirming By-law No. 078-25
Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)
The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the Children's Treatment Network about its Community and Family Participation Program, and to discuss interpreter services for Council meetings and an update on disability parking at Town Hall. The committee will also receive information items from Accessibility Standards Canada and the AODA Alliance. The agenda includes routine approvals of the agenda and previous minutes.
- Presentation by Deanna Buchmayer & Maureen Marcoux on Children's Treatment Network (CTN)
- Discussion of Interpreter Services for Council Meetings, referred to Mayor's Office
- Town Hall Disability Parking Update
- Information from Accessibility Standards Canada on new technical guides
- AODA Alliance updates on disability issues in Ontario schools
Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee
The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee is meeting to appoint a chair and vice chair, approve the agenda, receive minutes from June 19, 2025, and discuss Local Government Week (October 19-25, 2025). They will also receive information items, including the 2026 election voting method decision (internet and phone voting) and other engagement resources. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main business being the Local Government Week discussion.
- Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the remainder of the term
- Discussion of Local Government Week (October 19-25, 2025)
- Information item: 2026 Election Voting Method Decision (internet and phone voting)
- Information item: AMO's 2nd Annual Healthy Democracy Forum
- Information item: Elect Respect — A Pledge to Restore Civility in the Public Square
Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC)
The Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Integrated Sustainability Master Plan actions and the Sustainability Program Key Performance Indicators, presented by the new Sustainability Project Manager, Clint Reynolds. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, receiving previous minutes, and scheduling future meetings. No public delegations or information items are listed.
- Introduction of new Sustainability Project Manager Clint Reynolds
- Receipt of Integrated Sustainability Master Plan Actions update
- Receipt of Sustainability Program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) update
- Approval of agenda for September 3, 2025
- Receipt of ISAC Report 01-25 from June 17, 2025
Innisfil Audit Advisory Committee
The Innisfil Audit Advisory Committee is meeting to receive the auditor's final communication on the 2024 consolidated financial statements, along with reports on sole-source purchases and investments. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with items for information only.
- 2024 Draft Consolidated Financial Statements
- 2024 Single / Sole Source / Emergency Purchases report
- 2024 Investment Report and Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
- Audit Communication Letter from BDO Canada LLP
- Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting
Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee
The Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates on the Crescent Harbour Gates heritage consideration and the Stroud Heritage Walk, along with working group updates. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Discussion on Crescent Harbour Gates heritage consideration
- Update on Stroud Heritage Walk
- Updates from Heritage Property and Evaluation Group and Communications Working Group
- Information items: Ontario Heritage Trust newsletter, ACORN newsletter, article on Brazel House
Special Council - Closed Session
This is a special council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session to discuss two confidential matters: a utility corporate structure proposal and labour relations. The agenda includes only procedural items to approve the agenda, enter closed session, and confirm the meeting's proceedings afterward. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session under solicitor-client privilege for Utility Corporate Structure Proposal
- Closed session under labour relations for employee negotiations
- Confirming By-law No. 075-25 to adopt proceedings of the meeting
Council
Innisfil Council is meeting to decide on several staff recommendations, including a facilities greenhouse gas reduction pathway, an expropriation for a multi-use trail, and zoning amendments for Friday Harbour Resort. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, by-laws, and financial updates, as well as a motion urging mandatory generators in retirement homes.
- Direct staff to proceed with facilities decarbonization strategies per Pathway 1 of the GHG Reduction Feasibility Study
- Authorize expropriation application for part of 3523 25th Sideroad for a multi-use trail
- Approve Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Friday Harbour Resort (By-laws 073-25 and 074-25)
- Re-allocate $200,000 from South Campus Improvements to Big Bay Point Road Reconstruction
- Approve Internet and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal Election
Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)
The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive an update on accessible parking at Friday Harbour, following a June meeting where concerns were raised about a lack of accessible parking for residential condominium units. The committee will also forward comments from an accessibility consultation for the Rizzardo Health Centre Community Kitchen and receive information about the City of Waterloo's Try-It Program. The agenda includes standard items like approving the agenda, minutes, and receiving informational updates.
- Friday Harbour Accessible Parking Update
- Rizzardo Health Centre Community Kitchen Accessibility Consultation
- City of Waterloo Try-It Program information
- Margaretta Park groundbreaking ceremony updates
- AODA Alliance updates
Special Council - InnPower / InnServices / InnTerprises AGM
This special council meeting is the annual general meeting for the town's three utility corporations: InnPower, InnTerprises, and InnServices. Council will receive presentations from the CEO, review audited 2024 financial statements, appoint KPMG as auditor for 2025, and fill board director positions. The agenda includes blanks for director names, so those appointments are not yet specified.
- Receive audited 2024 financial statements for InnPower, InnTerprises, and InnServices
- Appoint KPMG as auditor for fiscal 2025 for all three corporations
- Appoint directors to InnPower, InnTerprises, and InnServices boards (terms ending 2026-2028)
- Approve minutes of the 2024 annual general meetings for all three corporations
- Adopt By-law No. 054-25 to confirm proceedings of this meeting
Council
Council will consider endorsing Growth Option #2 (Alcona and Stroud) as the preferred growth option, implementing a Community Planning Permit System for Alcona and Shoreline, and approving several by-laws including one for automated speed enforcement. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, reports, and a notice of motion about backup generators in retirement homes.
- Endorse Growth Option #2 (Alcona and Stroud) in Official Plan Review
- Adopt By-law 058-25 to implement Community Planning Permit System for Alcona and Shoreline
- Adopt By-law 055-25 for administrative penalties for automated speed enforcement
- Approve Official Plan Amendment and rezoning for 6225 Yonge Street
- Approve appointment of Burt Lamoureux as Deputy Fire Chief
Special Council - Closed Session 23 Jun 2025
This is a special council meeting to consider a resolution to enter a closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposal of land, specifically a potential facility acquisition. Council will also confirm confidential direction to staff and adopt a confirming by-law. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act for potential facility acquisition
- Confirmation of confidential direction to staff regarding the potential facility acquisition
- Adoption of By-law No. 053-25 to confirm proceedings of the June 23, 2025 special council meeting
Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee
The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee is meeting to consider recommending that Council adopt internet and telephone voting for the 2026 municipal election. The committee will also receive a presentation on the 2025 Canadian Vote Summit and approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Recommendation to adopt By-law XXX-25 confirming internet and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal Election
- Direct staff to develop the 2026 Election Work Plan based on digital voting only
- Presentation on the 2025 Canadian Vote Summit
- Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting
Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC)
The Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC) will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of the Council term. The committee will also receive an overview of the 2024 Integrated Sustainability Master Plan and review its own procedures and terms of reference.
- Appointment of ISAC Chair and Vice Chair
- Review of Procedures, Policies, and Terms of Reference
- Overview of 2024 Integrated Sustainability Master Plan
Special Council - Closed Session
This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposal of land, specifically a potential facility acquisition. The council will also consider a resolution to enter the closed session, rise and report, and adopt a confirming by-law. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with the substantive item being the confidential land matter.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act for potential facility acquisition
- Resolution to hold closed session
- Rise and report from closed session
- Adoption of By-law No. 052-25 to confirm proceedings
Council
Council will consider several staff reports, including a response to U.S. tariffs affecting procurement and social media, a plan to declare 19 Queen Street surplus and sell it, a zoning by-law amendment for townhouses at 1761 Webster Boulevard, and a site alteration permit for 3260 9th Line. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and proclamations.
- Staff Report DSR-080-25: U.S. tariffs procurement recommendations
- Staff Report DSR-090-25: Social media tariff response
- 19 Queen Street declared surplus, listed with real estate agent, proceeds to Capital Reserve Fund
- Zoning by-law amendment for 1761 Webster Boulevard to residential townhouse zones
- Site alteration permit for Watersand ICI Developments Inc. at 3260 9th Line
Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)
The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on parks projects, including AODA-compliant outdoor play spaces, and to discuss several accessibility-related items such as residential disability parking at Friday Harbour Resort, a camp awareness program, and interpreter services for Council meetings. The agenda also includes routine approvals and information items.
- Parks update on AODA accessible outdoor play spaces, including cost comparison of rubber vs. engineered wood fibre surfacing
- Discussion of resident disability parking at Friday Harbour Resort
- Request to host a Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Program for the Innisfil Camp Program
- Information on interpreter services for Council meetings
- Review of provincial legislation, procedures, policies, and terms of reference
Special Council
Council is deciding on a staff recommendation to approve a by-law amendment and Class 1 Permit for 650 Cedarvale Drive, allowing a new two-storey dwelling, a detached garage with sleeping cabin, and relocation/expansion of an existing boathouse. The proposal requires several site-specific variances to the 'Our Shore' By-law, including reduced side yard setbacks and increased boathouse floor area. No public comments were received as of the report date.
- By-law 047-25 to amend CPPS 'Our Shore' By-law 062-17 for 650 Cedarvale Drive
- Class 1 Permit to increase sleeping cabin height to 5.84m and reduce front yard setback to 3.04m
- Decrease west interior side yard setback for dwelling from 6m to 1.5m
- Increase boathouse floor area by 8.7m2 and relocate boathouse 1m inland
- Decrease boathouse side yard setback from 5m to 2.23m
Council
Council is meeting to decide on several staff recommendations, including allocating the 2024 operating surplus, amending the speed limit by-law on Innisfil Beach Road, and approving a variation for a property on Leonard Street. The agenda also includes annual presentations from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and Pitch-In Working Group, plus a contract award for Margaretta Park.
- Allocate $979,216 operating surplus to Property Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve
- Approve $117,375 for Innisfil Beach Road Pedestrian Crossing, funded from Parks DCs
- Approve $3,100 for feasibility analysis at Joseph Street and 25 Sideroad
- Amend Speed Limit By-law 041-23 (By-law 045-25)
- Award contract for P-24-83 Design Build - Margaretta Park
Special Council
This special council meeting is primarily a public meeting to receive comments on a proposed Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) by-law for the Alcona and Shoreline areas. Council will also consider a site-specific by-law amendment for 1260 Shoreview Drive to allow a larger accessory structure and a reduced setback for an in-water boathouse. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and a confirming by-law.
- Public meeting on proposed CPPS by-law for Alcona and Shoreline (Staff Report DSR-071-25)
- By-law 044-25 to amend CPPS 'Our Shore' By-law 062-17 for 1260 Shoreview Drive to increase maximum accessory structure lot coverage
- Class 1 Permit for 1260 Shoreview Drive to allow reduced eastern side yard setback, increased height, projection, and width of in-water boathouse
- Proposed Complete Community Charge of 4% of land value for developments with 5+ storeys and 10+ units
- Confirming By-law 043-25 for the meeting
Special Council - Closed Session 14 May 2025
This is a special council meeting that is almost entirely a closed session. Council will vote to enter a closed session for an educational training session on planning appeals, then confirm confidential staff information received during that session. The only public business is approving the agenda and a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings.
- Closed session for Planning Appeals Educational Session under Section 239(3.1) of the Municipal Act
- Confirmation of confidential staff information regarding planning appeals
- Adoption of By-law No. 038-25 to confirm the meeting's proceedings
Council
Innisfil Council is deciding on several items, including authorizing an expropriation application for a drainage ditch at 3320 25th Sideroad, approving a dedicated pickleball facility for the 2027/2028 capital budget, and proceeding with Phase 1 works at Innisfil Beach Park with some exceptions. Council will also consider consenting to a County of Simcoe by-law changing county council composition, and approving two $1,000 bursary grants to local secondary schools.
- Authorize expropriation application for part of 3320 25th Sideroad for a drainage ditch
- Proceed with Innisfil Beach Park Phase 1 works, excluding plantings, shade structures, and specialty benches
- Consider Option #4 for a dedicated pickleball facility in 2027/2028 capital budget
- Consent to County of Simcoe By-law 7119-25 changing county council composition
- Approve $1,000 Council Discretionary Grants to Nantyr Shores and St. Peter's Secondary Schools for bursaries
Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)
The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive a staff update on the Transit Master Plan project, which includes four potential service options for the next ten years. The committee will also finalize its annual update to Council and consider attending a Neighbourhood Nights event for National AccessAbility Week. Several information items from external organizations will be received.
- Transit Master Plan update with four service options for Innisfil Transit through 2034
- Draft Annual Update to Council to be finalized and presented May 28, 2025
- Attendance at May 29, 2025 Neighbourhood Nights event at Morgan Russell Arena, Lefroy, for National AccessAbility Week
- Information items from AODA Alliance on federal election disability issues and Accessible Canada Pledge
- Information items on education materials for deaf students and Mental Health Week
Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee
The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee is meeting to receive an update from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) on the Healthy Democracy Project Accelerator and voter turnout progress, and to discuss upcoming public engagement events including Coffee Chats with Council and Tea with School Trustee. The agenda also includes discussion on candidate support organizations and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- AMO Accelerator Update and Voter Turnout Progress presentation
- Discussion on Coffee Chats with Council event
- Discussion on Tea with School Trustee event
- Discussion on Candidate Support Organizations
- Approval of minutes from March 24, 2025 meeting
Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee
The Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a heritage property review, proposed revisions to the Heritage Property Awards, and updates on committee recruitment and working groups. The agenda includes correspondence about provincial amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act and information from the Architectural Conservancy Ontario. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items for discussion or information.
- Heritage property review discussion, including designation status of properties like 6th Line Cemetery and 3523 25 Sideroad (Guest House)
- Proposed revisions to the Heritage Property Awards, with direction requested from the committee
- Correspondence on proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act (Bill 5) from the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism
- Heritage Advisory Committee recruitment update
- Working group updates from the Heritage Property and Evaluation Group and Communications Working Group
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss traffic safety items, including a proposed amendment to Speed By-law 041-23 to allow a 40 km/h school zone speed limit on Innisfil Beach Road near Alcona Glen Public School to operate with an automated speed enforcement camera. The committee will also receive updates on camera-based enforcement, a roundabout at Yonge Street and 9th Line, and planned road closures for 10 Sideroad construction.
- Proposed amendment to Speed By-law 041-23 to set 40 km/h speed limit on Innisfil Beach Road from 150 m west to 150 m east of Alcona Glen Public School, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, September 1 to June 30
- Update on camera-based enforcement, including ASE camera results on Jans Blvd. and planned deployment near Cookstown Public School
- Roundabout update at Yonge Street and 9th Line
- Discussion on recommendations for planned road closures during 10 Sideroad construction
- Follow-up on Goodfellow Public School traffic safety concerns
Council
Innisfil Council is meeting to decide on several staff recommendations, including the 2025 final tax levy by-law, a noise exemption for Friday Harbour, and a community benefits charge strategy update. They will also consider recovering water servicing costs from property owners on Killarney Beach Road, Church Drive, and Pine Avenue, and approve a new street name. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and correspondence.
- 2025 Final Tax Levy By-law (By-law 036-25)
- Noise exemption request for Friday Harbour with conditions
- Community Benefits Charge Strategy update, no rate changes
- Water lateral cost recovery for Killarney Beach Road, Church Drive, Pine Avenue (By-law 037-25)
- Street naming 'Blundell Court' for 3575 Innisfil Beach Road & 7267 5th Sideroad
Special Council - Closed Session 16 Apr 2025
This special meeting is largely procedural, with Council resolving into a closed session to discuss litigation or potential litigation, including two Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeals and a subdivision matter under solicitor-client privilege. After the closed session, Council will confirm confidential directions to staff and adopt a confirming by-law. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Closed session to discuss two Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeals
- Closed session to discuss a subdivision matter under solicitor-client privilege
- Confirmation of confidential directions to staff regarding OLT appeals and subdivision matter
- Adoption of By-law No. 034-25 to confirm proceedings
Council
Innisfil Council is meeting to receive updates and make decisions on several items, including the Official Plan Review status, a Municipal Diversity Plan for the police services board, and reallocating funds for facility capital projects. The agenda also includes presentations from the Library Board and Stevenson Memorial Hospital, and a motion about tariffs and supporting local businesses.
- Official Plan Review status update (Staff Report DSR-046-25)
- Adoption of Municipal Diversity Plan for Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board
- $75,000 increase for HVAC Capital Renewal Program (FAC21) and $85,000 for IRC Dectron Pool Dehumidification Unit (FAC27), funded by decreases to General Capital Renewal Program (FAC25)
- Motion regarding tariffs and supporting local and Canadian businesses
- Annual updates from Innisfil Library Board and Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee
The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Coffee with Council / Tea with Trustee events, local organization outreach, and the AMO Civic Engagement Pilot. A delegation from the Innisfil Lions Club will speak about local outreach. The agenda is largely routine, with most items being discussions and updates rather than final decisions.
- Delegation from Alison Jacks, President of Innisfil Lions Club, re: Local Organization Outreach
- Update on Coffee with Council / Tea with Trustee events
- Discussion on Local Organization Outreach
- AMO Civic Engagement Pilot update
Special Council
This special council meeting includes a closed session for legal and personal matters, followed by public consultation meetings. The main public item is a review of the Town's Community Benefits Charge (CBC) by-law, with staff recommending no changes. Council will also consider two site-specific by-law amendments to the 'Our Shore' Community Planning Permit System for properties on Crescent Harbour Road and Simcoe Boulevard.
- Public meeting on Community Benefits Charge review; staff recommend no change to By-law 040-23
- By-law 030-25: amend CPPS 'Our Shore' By-law 062-17 for 3437 Crescent Harbour Road (setback and height variances)
- By-law 031-25: amend CPPS 'Our Shore' By-law 062-17 for 1905 Simcoe Boulevard (increase ground floor area for addition)
- Closed session items: Ontario Land Tribunal appeal and personal matter
- Confirming By-law 029-25
Special Council - Closed Session 12 Mar 2025
This is a special council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land, specifically a potential facility acquisition. The only substantive item is confidential, and the rest of the agenda is procedural, including agenda approval, disclosure of interest, and a confirming by-law.
- Closed session under Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for a potential facility acquisition
- By-law No. 026-25 to confirm the proceedings of the March 12, 2025 special council meeting
Council
Council will vote on the 2025 water and wastewater rates set by InnServices, effective April 1, 2025, and on a by-law to formalize them. They will also consider a staff report to name Innisvillage Park 'Jackson Park' and award construction to Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc., waiving the purchasing by-law. A presentation on Lake Simcoe's ecological health and a motion supporting local and Canadian businesses in response to U.S. tariffs are also on the agenda.
- Approve InnServices 2025 water and wastewater rates, effective April 1, 2025 (By-law 024-25)
- Name Innisvillage Park 'Jackson Park' and award construction to Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc.
- Approve $1,000 Council Discretionary Grant to Rotary Club of Innisfil
- Repeal appointment of Mike Melinyshyn as Deputy Treasurer; appoint Kathleen MacDonald
- Motion to support local and Canadian businesses in response to U.S. tariffs
Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)
The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee will receive updates on the 2024 Annual Accessibility Plan and the Transit Master Plan, and will discuss preparations for the annual Council update and the Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Day program. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and information items from external organizations.
- 2024 Annual Accessibility Plan update
- Transit Master Plan project update
- Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Day program presentation
- Annual Council update preparation
- Information items from Accessibility Standards Canada and AODA Alliance
Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee
The Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss whether to recommend 7089 5 Sideroad be added to the Town's Municipal Heritage Register as a non-designated 'listed property.' They will also plan the 2025 Heritage Walk and receive updates from working groups. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and correspondence.
- Discussion on listing 7089 5 Sideroad as a non-designated heritage property
- 2025 Heritage Walk planning discussion
- Working group updates (Heritage Property and Evaluation, Communications)
- Correspondence from Architectural Conservancy of Ontario re: housing-focused heritage building grant
Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee will receive a delegation about traffic safety at Goodfellow Public School, hear a County of Simcoe 2025 project update, and discuss a proposed review of the Town's Speed Limit Policy, which has not been updated since 2017. The committee will also get updates on Automated Speed Enforcement and approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes.
- Delegation on traffic safety concerns at Goodfellow Public School
- County of Simcoe 2025 project update presentation
- Speed Limit Policy update discussion, including possible 30 km/h school zones and 40 km/h area limits
- Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) update
- Approval of November 19, 2024 minutes
Special Council - Closed Session
This is a special council meeting that will immediately move into a closed session to discuss a personal matter about an identifiable individual and receive educational training on automated speed enforcement. The agenda includes only confidential items and a confirming by-law, with no public business items.
- Closed session item: personal matter about an identifiable individual (municipal employee)
- Closed session item: educational training on Automated Speed Enforcement
- Removed closed item: Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal
- Adoption of By-law No. 023-25 to confirm proceedings
Council
Council will consider extending agreements with Uber and Barrie Taxi for Innisfil Transit, revising the GoGo Technologies agreement, and launching a youth-based voucher pilot. They will also vote on overnight parking restrictions, water/sewer connection policy changes, and automated speed enforcement updates.
- Extend Uber and Barrie Taxi agreements for one year; revise GoGo Technologies agreement with trip limit
- Waive 2025 licensing fees for taxi companies operating in Innisfil
- Implement 10-month youth voucher pilot (max 15 trips/month, up to 150 vouchers)
- Adopt by-laws for overnight parking restrictions and administrative monetary penalties
- Authorize agreements for automated speed enforcement ticket processing and camera services
Council
Innisfil Council is deciding on several key items, including adopting new ward boundaries (Option 3A), directing staff to pursue a budget-focused fleet decarbonization strategy, and adopting a development charges by-law for wastewater treatment. The agenda also includes heritage designations, tax sale extensions, and various policy updates.
- Adoption of Option 3A for new ward boundaries from the 2024 Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review
- Directing staff to proceed with fleet electrification and renewable diesel per Scenario 2 (Budget Focused Approach)
- Adopting By-law 013-25 to impose development charges for wastewater treatment plant growth-related capital costs
- Designating 3857 30 Sideroad (Church Camp) under the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law 014-25)
- Approving tax sale extension agreements for 75 Everton Drive (24 months) and 929 Nantyr Drive (36 months)
Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee
The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee will discuss several projects aimed at increasing civic participation. Topics include the AMO Healthy Democracy Project, a civic engagement pilot, and updates on the Coffee with Council / Tea with Trustee program.
- AMO Healthy Democracy Project discussion
- AMO Civic Engagement Pilot discussion
- Coffee with Council / Tea with Trustee update
- Local Organization Outreach discussion
Council
Innisfil Council will receive a presentation from County of Simcoe staff on affordable housing and homelessness service system management. Council will also vote on several staff reports, including joining the County of Simcoe Municipal Insurance Pool, a by-law amendment for 970 Shoreview Drive, various speed limit changes, budget adjustments for pedestrian crossing signalization, and a lot boundary adjustment on Kimberley Street. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, committee reports, and proclamations.
- Presentation on County of Simcoe Affordable Housing and Homelessness Service System Management
- Staff Report DSR-010-25: Authorize signing County of Simcoe Municipal Insurance Pool Subscribers' Agreement
- Staff Report DSR-011-25: By-law 007-25 to amend CPPS 'Our Shore' By-law 062-17 for 970 Shoreview Drive (increased lot coverage, boathouse height/width/projection)
- Staff Report DSR-012-25: By-law 008-25 and 009-25 for various speed limit changes and Community Safety Zone amendments
- Staff Report DSR-013-25: Budget adjustments for pedestrian crossing signalization at Innisfil Beach Road and Holy Cross Catholic School
Special Council
This special council meeting is a public consultation on a draft amendment to the town's development charges for wastewater treatment, driven by cost increases for the Phase 3 expansion of the Lakeshore Water Pollution Control Plant. Council will receive comments on the proposed rate increases and a separate application for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and draft plan of subdivision at 1015 Cumberland Street. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; comments will inform future recommendation reports.
- Public meeting on 2024 Development Charges Amendment Background Study for Wastewater Treatment Plant, with proposed rate increases up to 122% for single/semi-detached homes (from $12,050 to $26,796 non-IDAG)
- Proposed WWTP expansion project cost: $284.8 million, with $212.2 million in DC-eligible costs (IDAG) and $284.9 million (non-IDAG)
- Public meeting for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications at 1015 Cumberland Street
- Adoption of Confirming By-law No. 005-25 for the meeting proceedings
Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee
The Innisfil Heritage Advisory Committee will discuss recommending heritage designation for 6280 Yonge Street (Sloan House) under the Ontario Heritage Act, and will receive updates on 2025 Ontario Heritage Week and working group activities. The meeting also includes routine approvals of agenda and minutes, plus information items and a pending items list.
- Motion to recommend heritage designation for 6280 Yonge Street (Sloan House) under Section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Discussion on 2025 Ontario Heritage Week
- Working group updates from Heritage Property and Evaluation Group and Communications Working Group
- Correspondence from Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACORN in a Nutshell, January 2025)
- Pending items include Heritage Village Discussion, 1326 Innisfil Beach Road, 1350 6th Line, 34 King Street South, 7 King Street North, 15-17 Queen Street
Special Council - Closed Session
This is a special council meeting with a closed session to discuss a litigation update under the Municipal Act. The council will also consider a confirming by-law for the meeting's proceedings. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.
- Closed session to consider litigation update (Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act)
- Adoption of By-law No. 004-25 to confirm the meeting's proceedings
Council
Innisfil Council is deciding on the 2025 and 2026 operating and capital budgets, including a tax levy increase, and approving the 2025 police services budget with a new cost-sharing ratio with Bradford West Gwillimbury. The agenda also includes a notice of motion to direct Mayor's Golf Tournament proceeds to the Innisfil Community Foundation, and several routine items like committee reports and a heritage designation.
- 2025 operating budget tax levy of $54,526,807 and 2026 levy of $59,925,181
- 2025 capital budget of $91,014,081 and 2026 capital budget of $78,383,149
- Police services 2025 operating budget of $28,124,108; Innisfil share 53.11% ($14,832,087)
- Police capital budget share of $927,392 funded from reserves and $200,000 tax levy
- Notice of motion to allocate 2025-26 Mayor's Golf Tournament proceeds to Innisfil Community Foundation
Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC)
The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Day Program and a Canadian Mental Health seminar, and to review information items from Accessibility Standards Canada and the AODA Alliance. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Update on Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Day Program success story
- Update on Canadian Mental Health seminar
- Information items from Accessibility Standards Canada and AODA Alliance
- Schedule of 2025 committee meetings