Barrie public meetings in 2025

Circulation List

At this meeting the council will receive staff memos and media releases providing updates on ice‑storm recovery, the battery‑electric bus pilot program, and upcoming construction projects. The agenda also includes media releases announcing the next phase of the Owen Street closure, the credit‑rating upgrade to AAA, and a community cleanup event. No decisions or votes are recorded on these items.

• Staff memo on the 2025 Ice Storm Recovery Update (from D. Friary and K. Rankin)
• Staff memo on the Battery Electric Bus Pilot Program Update (from B. Forsyth)
• Media release: “Next phase of Owen Street closure begins October 15”
• Media release: “S&P Global upgrades City of Barrie’s Credit Rating to ‘AAA’”
• Media release: “Clean and Green Barrie: Community Cleanup this week”

The meeting agenda consisted of staff memoranda and several media releases. No items show an approved action, denial, or vote result. The minutes record only informational items and no substantive decisions.

Circulation List

This circulation list provides staff memos and media releases for information. The documents cover infrastructure updates, transit pilots, and city announcements.

• S&P Global upgrade of City of Barrie's Credit Rating to 'AAA'
• 2025 Ice Storm Recovery Update memo
• Battery Electric Bus Pilot Program Update memo
• Owen Street closure next phase beginning October 15
• Construction projects in Barrie's south end starting this fall

The October 22, 2025 Circulation List meeting presented staff memoranda and several media releases. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded for any agenda item. The meeting was informational only.

Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee

The Parking Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee reviewed draft zoning by‑law elements related to residential parking requirements. It selected three enforcement initiatives—occupancy‑time by‑law enforcement, proactive enforcement in high‑complaint areas, and higher parking violation fees—for continued discussion at the next meeting. The committee also examined proposals to extend winter parking bans to a year‑round overnight prohibition and to create a residential permit system for special circumstances.

• Implementation of by‑law enforcement at the time of occupancy, prior to subdivision assumption
• Proactive by‑law enforcement in areas identified as having high volumes of parking complaints
• Increase in parking violation fees
• Year‑round prohibition on overnight on‑street parking
• Residential permit system for overnight on‑street parking in specific circumstances

The Parking Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee eliminated two of the five proposed enforcement initiatives—evaluation of ticketing versus increased towing and a review of Hamilton’s parking model. It kept three initiatives—by‑law enforcement at occupancy, proactive enforcement in high‑complaint areas, and higher parking violation fees—for further discussion at the next meeting. The committee also asked staff to prepare a cost‑benefit analysis of proactive by‑law enforcement in the areas with the most complaints. Additionally, the committee set to revisit site‑plan and subdivision‑agreement warning‑clause provisions at the next meeting.

• Removed item d) evaluation of ticketing versus increased towing from consideration
• Removed item e) staff review of Hamilton’s parking restrictions from consideration
• Continued item a) by‑law enforcement at occupancy for discussion at next meeting
• Continued item b) proactive enforcement in high‑complaint areas for discussion at next meeting
• Continued item c) increase in parking violation fees for discussion at next meeting
• Requested staff provide cost‑benefit analysis of proactive by‑law enforcement in high‑complaint areas
• Decided to discuss site‑plan and subdivision‑agreement warning‑clause provisions at next meeting

Circulation List

The council is distributing a circulation list that includes agendas for three upcoming committee meetings and two pieces of correspondence. Items include agendas for the Youth Council (Oct 6, 2025), International Relations Committee (Oct 7, 2025), and Parking Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee (Oct 9, 2025). The list also contains a letter from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury about an Enbridge Gas natural‑gas expansion consultation and a staff memo reviewing a liquor‑licence application for South Indian Xpress Inc. (The Masala Indian Kitchen and Bar) at 422 Dunlop Street West, Unit 1, Barrie.

• Agenda for Youth Council meeting – Oct 6, 2025
• Agenda for International Relations Committee meeting – Oct 7, 2025
• Agenda for Parking Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee meeting – Oct 9, 2025
• Correspondence from Bradford West Gwillimbury on Enbridge Gas natural‑gas expansion consultation
• Staff memo reviewing liquor licence application for South Indian Xpress Inc. (The Masala Indian Kitchen and Bar), 422 Dunlop St West, Unit 1

The International Relations Committee approved spending up to $3,000 to host representatives from Saginaw, Michigan in November 2025. It also approved spending up to $700 to purchase friendship flag lapel pins. No other substantive decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved up to $3,000 for hosting Saginaw, Michigan representatives (Nov 2025)
• Approved up to $700 for purchasing friendship flag lapel pins

International Relations Committee

The International Relations Committee provided updates on its budget, the Barrie International Partnership website, and several partner cities. It approved up to $3,000 to host representatives from Saginaw, Michigan in November 2025 and up to $700 for friendship flag lapel pins. The committee also discussed youth exchange activities, a planned German hockey team visit, and other international updates.

• Approved up to $3,000 from the committee budget to host Saginaw, Michigan representatives in November 2025
• Approved up to $700 from the committee budget to purchase friendship flag lapel pins
• Provided an update on the Barrie International Partnership website
• Announced a goodbye party for German students from Zweibrucken on October 21, 2025 at Innisdale Secondary School
• Discussed preparations for a Zweibrucken hockey team and parents visit to Barrie in April 2026

The International Relations Committee approved up to $3,000 from its budget to host representatives from Saginaw, Michigan in November 2025. It also approved up to $700 to purchase friendship flag lapel pins. No other decisions were made; the meeting provided updates on various international partnerships.

• Approved up to $3,000 for hosting Saginaw, Michigan representatives (November 2025)
• Approved up to $700 for purchase of friendship flag lapel pins

Youth Council

The Barrie Youth Council reviewed the document titled “Barrie’s Teens Survey Results” prepared by Kori Malony Aegerter and Adalisa Onukwuba and gave feedback on the survey questions. Legislative Coordinator Tammie Maynard will draft a list of the agreed‑upon questions and circulate it to council members. The council also brainstormed ideas for a youth event, discussing possible dates and promotional activities such as a poster contest and student‑made videos. Further discussion on both topics will continue at the next meeting.

• Review of “Barrie’s Teens Survey Results” and feedback on survey questions
• Legislative Coordinator Tammie Maynard to prepare and share a list of survey questions
• Brainstorming of youth event ideas, including timing and promotional contests

The committee reviewed the "Barrie’s Teens Survey Results" and gave feedback on the survey questions. Legislative Coordinator T. Maynard was assigned to prepare a list of the survey questions and circulate it to committee members. The council also brainstormed ideas for a future youth event, including timing and promotional contests. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-10-02 contains no records. No items are listed for decision or discussion.

The Sustainability Advisory Committee presented various green building topics, including a net‑zero solar project and rain‑water initiatives. Members asked questions and agreed to gather more information on building sustainability and current landscaping requirements. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Circulation List

The meeting circulates a staff memorandum on the Bayfield Street Transportation Improvements municipal class environment assessment, a sustainability committee agenda, and a series of correspondences and media releases covering veterans' income support, a proposed boundary adjustment, library board minutes, transit terminal opening, fire safety messaging, Canada Post strike impacts, automated speed‑enforcement phase‑out, transit connections to the GO station, textile collection week, and tap‑water feedback. No formal decisions are being taken; the items are for information and discussion.

• Staff memo: Bayfield Street Transportation Improvements – Municipal Class Environment Assessment
• Correspondence: Increased Income Support Thresholds for Veterans
• Notice of public meeting to discuss proposed boundary adjustment (Township of Springwater)
• Media release: City phasing out Automated Speed Enforcement program
• Media release: Textile Collection Week (Oct 6‑10) – keep clothes and items out of landfill

The Circulation List meeting held on October 1, 2025 in Barrie only distributed a series of memoranda, correspondences and media releases. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded for any item. Consequently, the council did not make any substantive decisions.

City Council

The Barrie City Council meeting on Oct. 1, 2025 includes a public session to review a municipal restructuring proposal involving Barrie, Oro‑Medonte, Springwater and Simcoe County. No vote on the proposal will be taken; the final recommendation will be considered at the next General Committee meeting. The agenda also adopts two previous council minutes, approves a library budget policy, amends Duckworth Street parking restrictions, and resolves the dissolution of a donor‑directed investment fund with the Barrie Community Foundation.

• Adoption of the City Council minutes from Sept. 17 and Sept. 24, 2025
• Resolution to dissolve the Donor Directed Investment Flowthrough Fund agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation
• Approval of the Library Budget Requirements Policy
• Amendment to Traffic By‑law 2020‑107 to add “No Parking Anytime” on Duckworth Street between Bell Farm Road and St. Vincent Street
• Public meeting to discuss the proposed municipal restructuring affecting Barrie, Oro‑Medonte, Springwater and Simcoe County

The council adopted By‑Law 2025‑109, 2025‑110, 2025‑111 and 2025‑112, approving a restructuring of municipal boundaries. It approved a letter of support and a motion without notice for MatchPoint Tennis Club’s tennis‑dome concept. The council also approved an ice‑storm assistance request and updates to the Use of City Property By‑law with unanimous votes.

• Adopted By‑Law 2025‑109 to amend traffic regulation by‑law (CARRIED)
• Adopted By‑Law 2025‑110 to regulate use of City property and repeal By‑law 2004‑142 (CARRIED)
• Adopted By‑Law 2025‑111 to adopt a municipal boundary restructuring proposal (CARRIED)
• Adopted By‑Law 2025‑112 to confirm council proceedings (CARRIED)
• Approved ice‑storm assistance request and delegated authority to Interim Director of Finance (CARRIED)
• Approved update to Use of City Property By‑law (9‑0 vote) to allow fine authority during state of emergency (CARRIED)
• Approved motion without notice for a letter of support to MatchPoint Tennis Club (two‑thirds vote, CARRIED)
• Approved letter of support for MatchPoint Tennis Club’s tennis‑dome concept (CARRIED)

General Committee

The General Committee will consider endorsing draft municipal restructuring framework agreements with the Townships of Springwater and Oro‑Medonte. It will also vote to create a Boundary Adjustment Reserve of $38,085,000 and authorize up to $5,000,000 for a Simcoe County economic‑development contribution. Additional items include adopting a winter downtown patio program with fees and limits, and updating the development charge waiver limit to $80 million.

• Endorse draft municipal restructuring agreements with Springwater and Oro‑Medonte
• Create a Boundary Adjustment Reserve of $38,085,000 funded from the Tax Capital Reserve
• Authorize up to $5,000,000 from the reserve for a Simcoe County economic‑development project
• Amend Business Licensing By‑law to add a Winter Downtown Patio program: $400 annual fee, $0.40 per sq ft lease, max six patios per year
• Increase Development Charge Waiver limit from $30 M to $80 M (vote 9‑0)

The General Committee recommended that Council endorse draft municipal restructuring agreements with the Townships of Springwater and Oro‑Medonte, create a Boundary Adjustment Reserve of $38,085,000, and seek a Minister’s Order to implement the restructuring and new ward boundaries. It also recommended staff undertake a confidential direction for a potential post‑secondary land acquisition and adopt the Winter Downtown Patio program as an annual offering with specific fees and limits. Finally, the Committee suggested increasing the Development Charge Waiver limit to $80 million on a first‑come‑first‑served basis.

• Recommend endorsement of draft municipal restructuring agreements with Springwater (Appendix A) and Oro‑Medonte (Appendix B)
• Recommend creation of a Boundary Adjustment Reserve of $38,085,000 funded from the Tax Capital Reserve
• Recommend authorizing up to $5,000,000 from the reserve for a Simcoe County economic‑development contribution
• Recommend staff undertake confidential direction for potential acquisition of land for a post‑secondary institution (Staff Report ECD007-25)
• Recommend incorporating the Winter Downtown Patio program as an annual program with a $400 fee and $0.40 per sq ft lease rate, limited to six businesses per year
• Recommend amending Business Licensing By‑law 2006‑266 to include Winter Downtown Patio under Schedule A
• Recommend increasing the Development Charge Waiver limit from $30 million to $80 million, administered first‑come‑first‑served
• Recommend providing draft agreements to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and to the townships and Simcoe County for public meetings and endorsement

General Committee

The General Committee held a public meeting to present the draft municipal restructuring proposal involving the City of Barrie, the Townships of Oro‑Medonte and Springwater, and Simcoe County. Officials presented study findings, proposed annexed lands, financial compensation, and cross‑border service arrangements. No decision was taken; the final proposal will be considered at the next General Committee meeting after public comments are reviewed.

• Presentation by Michelle Banfield and Kelly Oakley on the restructuring proposal
• Discussion of proposed annexation of lands into the City of Barrie
• Review of financial compensation and Springwater cross‑border servicing plans
• Public comment from Walter Vaz (421 Penetanguishene Road) supporting annexation
• Next steps: final proposal to be voted on at the following General Committee meeting

The General Committee met on September 29, 2025 and presented the proposed municipal restructuring involving Barrie, Oro‑Medonte, Springwater and Simcoe County. Staff presented background, land‑needs analysis, proposed annexed lands, financial compensation and next steps. Members of the public gave comments both supporting and opposing the annexation. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Property Standards Committee

The Committee reviewed requests for time extensions to complete repairs required by Property Standards Orders. The City of Barrie representative expressed no opposition to the requested extensions for both properties discussed.

• 27 Wilson Court: Request for extension to spring 2026 to repair a retaining wall
• 177 Bayview Drive, Unit 47: Proposed extension to March 31, 2026, due to landlord-tenant access issues

The committee upheld the Property Standards Order for 27 Wilson Court and gave the appellant until November 30 2025 to fix remaining deficiencies. It also upheld the Order for 177 Bayview Drive, Unit 47, extending the compliance deadline to March 31 2026. In both cases the City of Barrie did not oppose the extensions.

• Uphold By‑law 2011‑138 order for 27 Wilson Court; extension to November 30 2025 granted
• Uphold By‑law 2011‑138 order for 177 Bayview Drive, Unit 47; extension to March 31 2026 granted

Circulation List

The meeting circulates a range of staff memoranda, committee agendas, and correspondence. Items include updates on the Housing Community Improvement Plan, engineering approvals for the Mattamy Salem Subdivision PH 2, and the October events calendar for Recreation and Culture Services. The agenda also contains letters to the Prime Minister and Premier regarding the city’s declared state of emergency over homeless encampments, as well as various inter‑municipal and provincial communications.

• Staff memo on Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) implementation updates (File D18-001-2024)
• Staff memo approving engineering conditions and drawings for Mattamy Salem Subdivision PH 2 – Ward 7 (File D12-437)
• Letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney requesting federal action on the state of emergency for homelessness
• Letter to Premier Doug Ford providing an update on the emergency declaration for homeless encampments
• Correspondence from Mattamy Homes Canada requesting a Section 118 restriction on titles under the Development Charge Deferral Policy

The council reviewed several staff memoranda, committee agenda notices, and correspondence items. Each agenda entry is marked as "Not available" for action, result, or vote. No approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss feasibility studies for no‑parking zones on Indian Arrow Road and Steel Street. It will consider directing the Operations Department to leave stairs from Kempenfelt Drive to the North Shore Trail unchained in winter and to post a “no maintenance in winter” sign. The Committee will also review adding stop signs for a four‑way stop at Penvill Trail and McIntyre Drive, and will approve a 12‑month pilot allocating at least eight parking spaces for seniors and expectant mothers at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre with signage by Dec 1 2025.

• Investigate feasibility of a no‑parking zone on the north side of Indian Arrow Road from Johnson Street east to the first driveway
• Investigate feasibility of a no‑parking zone on one side of Steel Street between Johnson Street and Penetanguishene Road
• Direct Operations to leave stairs from Kempenfelt Drive to North Shore Trail unchained in winter and post a “no maintenance in winter” sign
• Add stop signs to create a four‑way stop at the intersection of Penvill Trail and McIntyre Drive
• Allocate a minimum of eight parking spaces for seniors and expectant mothers at Peggy Hill Team Community Centre for a 12‑month pilot, with signage by Dec 1 2025

The committee recommended staff investigate a no‑parking zone on the north side of Indian Arrow Road and on one side of Steel Street. It also recommended leaving the Kempenfelt Drive stairs unchained in winter with a sign, deferring a four‑way stop at Penvill Trail and McIntyre Drive, and allocating eight parking spaces for seniors and expectant mothers at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre. All recommendations were sent to the General Committee for consideration at its October 29 meeting. No other formal approvals were recorded.

• Recommend feasibility study for no‑parking zone on north side of Indian Arrow Road (recommended to General Committee)
• Recommend feasibility study for no‑parking zone on one side of Steel Street (recommended to General Committee)
• Recommend leaving Kempenfelt Drive stairs unchained in winter and posting a sign (recommended to General Committee)
• Defer addition of four‑way stop at Penvill Trail and McIntyre Drive to next Executive Committee meeting (recommended to General Committee)
• Recommend allocating eight parking spaces for seniors and expectant mothers at Peggy Hill Team Community Centre as a 12‑month pilot (recommended to General Committee)

General Committee

The General Committee will receive reports from the Affordability Committee and the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee. It will consider several recommendations, including a $85,000 addition to the 2025 operating budget funded by the Reinvestment Reserve. Other items include a parking restriction amendment for Duckworth Street, approval of the Library Budget Requirements Policy, and a licensing agreement for the Kempenfelt Kelly trademark. The committee will also vote on dissolving the city’s agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation’s Donor Directed Investment Flowthrough Fund and creating a new agreement without city involvement.

• $85,000 added to the 2025 operating budget for consulting work, funded by the Reinvestment Reserve
• Amend Traffic By-law 2020-107 Schedule 1 to prohibit parking on both sides of Duckworth Street between Bell Farm Road and St. Vincent Street
• Approve the Library Budget Requirements Policy (Appendix A)
• Authorize a licensing agreement for the Kempenfelt Kelly trademark to Tourism Barrie and develop a policy framework for its use
• Dissolve the existing Donor Directed Investment Flowthrough Fund agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation and establish a new agreement without city involvement

The General Committee forwarded several items to City Council for consideration on October 1, 2025. It recommended adoption of the Library Budget Requirements Policy, an amendment to Duckworth Street parking restrictions, a licensing agreement for the Kempenfelt Kelly™ trademark, and the dissolution of the Donor Directed Investment Flowthrough Fund agreement. It also recommended adding $85,000 to the 2025 operating budget for consulting work.

• Recommended adoption of Library Budget Requirements Policy (Section B)
• Recommended amendment to Duckworth Street parking restrictions (Section B)
• Recommended licensing agreement for Kempenfelt Kelly™ trademark to Tourism Barrie (Section B)
• Recommended dissolution of Donor Directed Investment Flowthrough Fund agreement (Section B)
• Recommended adding $85,000 to 2025 operating budget for consulting work (Section B)

City Council

City Council decided to phase out the Automated Speed Enforcement Program by December 31, 2025. The body authorized staff to negotiate a new Red Light Camera Program funded by the ASE Reserve and to explore additional traffic calming measures.

• Phase out Automated Speed Enforcement Program by December 31, 2025
• Authorization to negotiate a Red Light Camera Program using ASE Reserve funding
• Direction for Development Services Department to explore other traffic calming measures
• Request for funding from the Provincial Government for traffic calming measures

The council approved a motion to begin phasing out the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program with an end date of December 31, 2025, and to negotiate a Red Light Camera program using ASE reserve funds. The motion passed with 9 votes in favour and 2 against. A confirmation by‑law (2025‑108) recording the meeting’s proceedings was also passed unanimously.

• Motion 25-A-089 to introduce Automated Speed Enforcement Program without notice – carried
• Motion 25-A-090 to phase out ASE by Dec 31 2025 and authorize Red Light Camera negotiations – carried (9‑2)
• By‑law 2025‑108 confirming council proceedings – carried unanimously

Community Safety Committee

The Community Safety Committee will receive four advisory committee reports: three from the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee (dated June 26, August 14, and September 11, 2025) and one from the Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee (dated September 15, 2025). The committee will also consider a recommendation to approve the mandate of the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee, which outlines its role in advising on parking impacts from new developments and accessory units.

• Report of the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee dated June 26, 2025 received
• Report of the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee dated August 14, 2025 received
• Report of the Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee dated September 15, 2025 received
• Report of the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee dated September 11, 2025 received
• Recommendation to approve the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee mandate

The Community Safety Committee received four reports from the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee and one report from the Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee. It recommended that the General Committee adopt the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee’s mandate to advise on reducing parking impacts from new developments, basement apartments, and accessory units. The recommendation was forwarded for consideration at the General Committee meeting on October 29, 2025. No vote tally was recorded.

• Recommended adoption of Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee mandate (no vote recorded)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider confirming the minutes of its September 23, 2025 meeting. No other agenda items are listed. The action is to approve the recorded minutes.

• Confirmation of minutes for the September 23, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting

The Committee of Adjustment met virtually on September 23, 2025. The agenda listed items B26-25, A48-25, A47-25, A49-25, B23-25, B24-25, A34-25, A43-25, and A50-25 as decisions. No details of the outcomes or vote counts were recorded in the minutes.

Arts Advisory Committee

The committee heard a briefing on recent organizational changes within the City’s Culture Development division. It received updates on the schedule and programming for Culture Days, Doors Open Barrie, and the Barrie Arts Awards. No formal decisions were taken; the meeting was for informational discussion only.

• Organizational changes regarding Culture Development presented by Kevin Datema
• Culture Days events scheduled between September 19 and October 12, 2025
• Doors Open Barrie incorporated into Culture Days, scheduled for September 27, 2025
• Barrie Arts Award gala set for November 18, 2025 at the MacLaren Art Centre
• Status update on the City’s Culture Plan

The committee received updates on organizational changes to Culture Development, Culture Days, Doors Open Barrie, and the Barrie Arts Awards. No motions were presented, and no approvals, denials, or tabling of items occurred. The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

Heritage Barrie Committee

The Heritage Barrie Committee reviewed its budget and approved an expenditure of $9,424.20 to purchase twelve heritage plaques. It accepted nominations for the 2025 Heritage Barrie Awards through November 10, 2025, and discussed the upcoming Doors Open Barrie event on September 27, 2025. Development applications were deferred to the next meeting, and a memorandum on adding poppies to street signs was received for information.

• Approval of $9,424.20 for twelve heritage plaques
• Heritage Barrie Awards nominations open until Nov 10, 2025
• Doors Open Barrie event scheduled for Sep 27, 2025
• Development applications review deferred to next meeting
• Memorandum on poppies on street signs received for information

The Heritage Barrie Committee met on September 23, 2025. It approved an expenditure of $9,424.20 from its budget to purchase twelve heritage plaques. The review of development applications was deferred to the next meeting. The committee also discussed the Heritage Barrie Awards, the Doors Open Barrie event, and other heritage initiatives.

• Approved $9,424.20 expenditure for twelve heritage plaques
• Deferred review of development applications to next meeting

Circulation List

The council will circulate a staff memorandum from Senior Planner L. Munnoch about heritage designations for nine properties in Wards 2 and 8. It will also distribute agendas for the Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee, the Town and Gown Committee, and the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee. Several media releases will be shared, covering topics such as the early closure of the City Hall fountain pond, a request for feedback on the Transportation Master Plan update, and new electronic payment options for development fees.

• Staff memo on heritage designations for nine properties (Wards 2 & 8)
• Agenda for the Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting (Sept 15 2025)
• Agenda for the Town and Gown Committee meeting (Sept 16 2025)
• Agenda for the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee meeting (Sept 17 2025)
• Media release: City Hall fountain pond closing early due to unsanitary conditions

The September 17, 2025 Barrie circulation list meeting listed a staff memo, several committee agendas, and multiple media releases. Each item is marked "Not available" for video and shows no recorded action, result, or vote. Consequently, the council did not approve, deny, or table any substantive matters.

City Council

The Barrie City Council will adopt the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and approve a tax application totaling $23,378.19. It will hear recognitions for Fatima Azam, Kyla Krawczyk, and the 2025 Order of the Spirit Catcher award recipients. The council will also consider a Zoning By‑law Amendment to rezone 375‑393 Yonge Street and review deputations on a zoning amendment for Dunlop Street East and 5 Mulcaster Street.

• Adoption of the minutes from the August 13, 2025 City Council meeting
• Recognition of Fatima Azam for placing third at the Canada Wide Science Fair
• Recognition of Kyla Krawczyk for raising nearly $8,000.00 in the Local Hero Swims for Seniors’ Dreams event
• Zoning By‑law Amendment to rezone 375‑389‑393 Yonge Street (Ward 8) to Mixed‑Use Node with specific site‑specific provisions
• Application for cancellation, reduction or addition to taxes in the amount of $23,378.19

The council adopted the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes and approved tax applications totaling $23,378.19. It adopted all sections of the General Committee Report and carried several motions, including the zoning by‑law amendment for 149‑153 Dunlop Street East and 5 Mulcaster Street and the designation of four properties as cultural heritage sites.

• Adopted minutes of the August 13, 2025 City Council meeting
• Approved tax applications for cancellation, reduction or addition totaling $23,378.19
• Adopted Sections B‑G of the General Committee Report dated September 10, 2025
• Carried Zoning By‑law Amendment 25‑G‑205 for 149‑153 Dunlop Street East and 5 Mulcaster Street (Ward 2)
• Carried Zoning By‑law Amendment 25‑G‑199 (Executive Committee report)
• Carried By‑law 2025‑095 designating 126 Burton Avenue as a cultural heritage property
• Carried By‑law 2025‑096 designating 14 Cumberland Street as a cultural heritage property
• Carried By‑law 2025‑097 designating 84 Cumberland Street as a cultural heritage property

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee

The Finance and Responsible Governance Committee will consider a recommendation to end the City of Barrie's Donor Directed Investment Flowthrough Fund agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation and to establish a separate agreement with the International Relations Committee Youth Ambassadors Program. It will also review the Library Budget Requirements Policy for approval and receive reports from the Investment Board and International Relations Committee. An open delegation from Barrie Pride will discuss support for a multi‑day Pride celebration on a consistent June weekend.

• Recommendation to dissolve the Donor Directed Investment Flowthrough Fund agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation and create a new agreement with the IRC Youth Ambassadors Program
• Recommendation to approve the Library Budget Requirements Policy (Appendix A)
• Report of the Investment Board dated July 30, 2025 (received)
• Report of the International Relations Committee dated September 2, 2025 (received)
• Open delegation by Barrie Pride representatives requesting support for a June Pride celebration

The Finance and Responsible Governance Committee received the Investment Board report (July 30, 2025) and the International Relations Committee report (September 2, 2025). It recommended that the City dissolve its Donor Directed Investment Flowthrough Fund agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation and create a separate agreement for the IRC Youth Ambassadors Program. It also recommended approval of the Library Budget Requirements Policy. Both recommendations were forwarded to the General Committee for consideration on September 24, 2025.

• Recommended dissolution of Donor Directed Investment Flowthrough Fund agreement (forwarded to General Committee)
• Recommended approval of Library Budget Requirements Policy (forwarded to General Committee)

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee heard a presentation from Barrie Housing on its "Reimagining Aging in Place" study. An update on the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan was postponed to a future meeting. The Committee approved a $1,500 expenditure from its budget to sponsor the Artist Beyond Barriers Award as part of the Barrie Arts Awards.

• Presentation by Barrie Housing on "Reimagining Aging in Place" (informational)
• Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) update moved to a future meeting
• Approval of $1,500.00 to sponsor the Artist Beyond Barriers Award

The Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee approved a $1,500 expenditure from its budget to sponsor the Artist Beyond Barriers Award. The update on the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan was postponed to a future meeting. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for Artist Beyond Barriers Award
• Postponed Multi-Year Accessibility Plan update to a future meeting

Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee

The Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee discussed the installation of no-parking signs on Greer Street and reviewed parking issues in Ward 1. The body is developing a work plan to address city-wide parking impacts and resident transparency regarding street classifications.

• Discussion of motion 25-G-123 regarding no-parking signs and bike lanes on Greer Street
• Review of correspondence from Donna Dellio regarding Ward 1 overflow parking
• Proposed overnight and daytime permit system
• Discussion of increased parking fines and vehicle towing
• Proposed requirements for one-vehicle driveways, garages, and storage in new developments

The committee reviewed motion 25‑G‑123 on no‑parking signs for Greer Street and agreed to hold future discussions on developer notifications about street classification. It examined correspondence from Donna Dellio about Ward 1 parking and said it would consider her recommendations when making final advice to City Council. The group also discussed a work plan with various parking‑impact ideas, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Affordability Committee

The Affordability Committee will review an application to amend the zoning by‑law for lots 461, 463, 465, 467, 471 and 473 Yonge Street. The proposal seeks a 6‑storey mixed‑use project with 233 residential units and 6 commercial units, changing the zone from R1 to MU2 with specific lot line, setback, coverage and parking adjustments. Staff will present updates, and written comments from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority and two private correspondents will be considered. A Heritage Barrie Committee report dated June 24 2025 was also received.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (File D30‑006‑2025) for 461‑473 Yonge Street, proposing MU2 zone with 6‑storey mixed‑use building
• Project details: 233 residential units, 6 commercial units, 233 parking spaces (proposed 161 spaces)
• Sun‑shadow study conducted on June 21 2025 and September 21 2025
• Written comments from Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Greg Stephenson (Aug 20 2025), Celeste Phillips (Aug 23 2025)
• Heritage Barrie Committee report dated June 24 2025 received

The Affordability Committee held a public meeting to review a zoning by‑law amendment application for 461‑473 Yonge Street. Staff provided updates on the review status and anticipated timelines. No verbal comments were received and no votes or decisions were recorded.

General Committee

The General Committee recommended that City Council receive the Executive Committee report and adopt several items on the consent agenda at the September 17 meeting. Recommendations include two zoning by‑law amendments, new pedestrian crossovers, additional funding for Sea Cadets facilities, authority for dedicated locator agreements, a $777,000 capital‑plan addition for a Sea Cadets parade ground, and a contract change for the pavement‑management program.

• Recommend receipt of Executive Committee Report dated Aug 13 2025 (25‑G‑199)
• Recommend approval of Zoning By‑law Amendment for 375, 389‑393 Yonge St (25‑G‑200)
• Recommend installation of three Level 2 Type D pedestrian crossovers on Sundew Drive, Holly Meadow Rd and Timothy Lane (25‑G‑201)
• Recommend $728,145 added to 2026 budget for Sea Cadets relocation Phase 2 (25‑G‑202)
• Recommend authorizing the Director of Infrastructure to sign Dedicated Locator Agreements (25‑G‑203)
• Recommend selecting Concept 3 for Sea Cadets parade ground and adding $777,000 to the 2025 Capital Plan (25‑G‑204)
• Recommend approval of Zoning By‑law Amendment for 149‑153 Dunlop St East and 5 Mulcaster St (25‑G‑205)
• Recommend staff may negotiate directly with the second‑lowest bidder for the 2025 Pavement Management contract (25‑G‑206)

Circulation List

The Circulation List meeting distributes staff memos and correspondence on a range of topics, including land adjacent to Sam Cancilla Park, water‑quality sampling at Dyments Creek, upcoming committee agendas, proposed zoning changes, and a state of emergency declaration. It also includes notices about a public meeting on municipal restructuring and media releases on waste collection and heritage awards. No formal decisions are being taken; the items are for informational circulation.

• Staff memo on lands adjacent to Sam Cancilla Park – 149 to 153 Dunlop Street East (Ward 2)
• Staff memo on water‑quality sampling Dyments Creek – E. coli
• Correspondence from Bell about proposed change in zoning designations in the City of Barrie
• Media release: Mayor Nuttall declares state of emergency to address encampments
• Notice of public meeting on municipal restructuring proposal for Barrie, Oro‑Medonte, Springwater, and Simcoe County

The September 10, 2025 Barrie Circulation List meeting consisted of a series of agenda items (A1‑C11) that were all marked "Not available" for action results and details. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded. Consequently, the council did not take any substantive actions during this session.

Youth Council

The Youth Council met to discuss upcoming youth events and communication strategies. Staff presented a calendar of events and sought suggestions for Halloween programming. The committee also discussed planning for National Youth Week in May 2025 and preparing a community youth survey.

• Discussion of Halloween events for youth centres
• Review of youth calendar of events
• Planning for National Youth Week (May 1-7, 2025)
• Discussion on preparing a youth survey
• Feedback on advertising through schools and social media

The Youth Council met on September 8, 2025 and provided updates on recreation‑culture youth events. Members discussed ideas for Halloween programming, National Youth Week activities, and a community youth survey, but no motions were voted on. The committee will continue these topics at the next meeting.

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee reviewed a presentation on the City of Barrie's 2051 Transportation Master Plan. No updates were reported by the working groups on circular economy, building, food security, active transportation, or environment. The committee discussed inviting Sean Mason and Redwood Communities to share sustainability ideas and tasked Deputy City Clerk T. Macdonald with confirming whether a sustainability coordinator exists and reporting back. Further discussion on the working‑group structure and committee mandate will continue at a future meeting.

• Presentation of the 2051 Transportation Master Plan by Brett Gratrix and Fraser Lachlan (WSP)
• Working groups reported no updates on circular economy, building, food security, active transportation, or environment
• Consideration of inviting Sean Mason and Redwood Communities to discuss sustainability ideas
• Deputy City Clerk T. Macdonald to investigate the existence of a city sustainability coordinator and report back
• Committee to continue discussion on working‑group structure and mandate at a future meeting

The Sustainability Advisory Committee presented the 2051 Transportation Master Plan and fielded questions. No working‑group updates were provided. Members discussed inviting Sean Mason and Redwood Communities and the existence of a city sustainability coordinator. Deputy City Clerk T. Macdonald was tasked with investigating the coordinator role and will report back at a future meeting.

• T. Macdonald assigned to investigate the city sustainability coordinator role (no vote recorded)

Circulation List

This document is a circulation list providing notice of upcoming committee meetings and correspondence. It contains no items for decision or discussion by a governing body.

• Agenda for International Relations Advisory Committee meeting (September 2, 2025)
• Agenda for Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting (September 4, 2025)
• Media Release dated August 28, 2025, regarding Labour Day weekend affected services

The September 3, 2025 Circulation List meeting distributed agenda items for the International Relations Advisory Committee (Sept 2) and the Sustainability Advisory Committee (Sept 4) and a media release on Labour Day weekend services. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded.

International Relations Committee

The International Relations Committee reviewed its budget and legacy fund, approving a $9,000 expenditure to aid three families participating in the Global Perspectives program. It also discussed refreshing the Barrie International Partnership website to include Saginaw, Michigan, and received updates on sister‑city delegations and upcoming events. Additional items included a recommendation to replace the current donor‑directed investment agreement with a new Youth Ambassadors Program agreement.

• Approved $9,000 expenditure from the committee budget for three families in the Global Perspectives program
• Recommended dissolving the current donor‑directed investment flowthrough fund agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation and creating a new agreement for the Youth Ambassadors Program
• Discussed refreshing and reorganizing the Barrie International Partnership website to add content about Saginaw, Michigan
• Provided update on German youth delegation visiting Sep 25‑Oct 22 2025 and a Goodbye Party scheduled for Oct 21 2025 at Innisdale Secondary School
• Planned a get‑together during the Saginaw Spirit vs. Barrie Colts hockey game on Nov 13 2025

The International Relations Committee approved a $9,000 expenditure to assist three families participating in the Global Perspectives program, with reimbursement from the Legacy Fund once a new agreement is in place. It also recommended dissolving the current donor‑directed investment agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation and creating a separate agreement, to be considered by the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee on September 17, 2025.

• Approved $9,000 expenditure for Global Perspectives families (reimbursement via Legacy Fund)

Circulation List

The Circulation List meeting will circulate staff memos about the Fall Program Launch 2025, the September Events Calendar for Recreation and Culture Services, and a review of a new liquor licence application for Pizza Pizza at 49 High Street. It also includes media releases announcing the lifting of the total fire ban, a Silver Economic Development Award for the "Seeds to Sow" public art exhibition, and completion of the Duckworth Street and Grove Street infrastructure project. No decisions are recorded; the items are informational.

• Fall Program Launch 2025 (Recreation and Culture)
• September Events Calendar (Recreation and Culture)
• New Liquor Licence Application Review – Pizza Pizza, 49 High Street
• Total fire ban lifted in the City of Barrie
• Completion of Duckworth Street and Grove Street infrastructure project

The August 27, 2025 Circulation List meeting consisted of staff memoranda and media releases. Items included a fall program launch memo, a September events calendar, a new liquor licence application for Pizza Pizza at 49 High Street, and releases about a fire‑ban lift, a Silver Economic Development Award, and the Duckworth‑Grove Street infrastructure project. No motions were presented, voted on, or recorded, and no approvals or denials were made.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review and confirm the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Confirmation of minutes

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed a series of applications (A42-25, A44-25, A45-25, A25-25, B21-25, A36-25, A37-25, B11-25, B12-25, B13-25, A20-25, A22-25, B25-25) and recorded a decision for each. The minutes do not specify the outcome of any individual decision or provide vote tallies.

• A42-25 – Decision recorded (outcome not specified)
• A44-25 – Decision recorded (outcome not specified)
• A45-25 – Decision recorded (outcome not specified)
• A25-25 – Decision recorded (outcome not specified)
• B21-25 – Decision recorded (outcome not specified)
• A36-25 – Decision recorded (outcome not specified)
• A37-25 – Decision recorded (outcome not specified)
• B11-25 – Decision recorded (outcome not specified)

Circulation List

This document is a circulation list of correspondence and media releases. No decisions are being made or discussed at this meeting.

• Media release regarding 'Game On! After Dark' evening gaming event
• Correspondence from the Town of Grimsby regarding the Elect Respect Pledge
• Media release regarding fall recreation program registration opening August 26

The Circulation List meeting on August 20, 2025 recorded three correspondence items—a media release about a gaming event dated August 18, 2025, a letter from the Town of Grimsby dated August 14, 2025 regarding an Elect Respect Pledge, and a media release dated August 19, 2025 announcing registration for fall recreation programs. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded for any item.

Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee

The Parking Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee discussed the draft mandate that was circulated at its June meeting and agreed to forward a motion on the mandate to the Community Safety Committee. It also recommended that the stated mandate be adopted. The committee reviewed a staff memorandum summarizing 2024 parking tickets by ward, noting high offences for prohibited street parking, overnight restrictions, sidewalk and driveway parking, and concerns about parking shortages in new developments and higher cars‑per‑unit ratios.

• Discussion of draft committee mandate and agreement to move a motion to the Community Safety Committee
• Recommendation to adopt the Parking Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee mandate
• Review of 2024 parking ticket summary per ward presented by Enforcement Services
• Identification of parking‑related concerns such as prohibited street parking and lack of spaces in new developments

The Parking Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee discussed its draft mandate and agreed to put a motion on the mandate before the Community Safety Committee. It formally recommended that the Community Safety Committee adopt the mandate, which focuses on reducing parking impacts from new developments and accessory units. The committee also set a list of topics for future meetings, such as resident‑behavior solutions, enforcement changes, and parking provisions for new developments.

• Recommended adoption of the Parking Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee mandate by the Community Safety Committee

City Council

City Council adopted minutes from previous meetings, recognized local debate students, and approved several items including traffic signalization at Grove Street East and Johnson Street, a heritage designation for 105 Sunnidale Road, and zoning amendments for 159 Huronia Road and 204 Dunlop Street West.

• Grove Street East and Johnson Street signalization ($400,000 for 2026 budget)
• Zoning amendment for 159 Huronia Road (RM2-TH zoning)
• Zoning amendment for 204 Dunlop Street West (MU2 zoning)
• Heritage designation for 105 Sunnidale Road
• Pedestrian crossover at Baldwin Lane and Marshall Street

The council adopted the June and July 2025 meeting minutes and adopted all sections of the General Committee Report. It authorized staff to sign non‑disclosure agreements for a red‑light camera feasibility study. Several by‑laws were approved, including a waste‑management by‑law update, official‑plan and zoning amendments, and a pension‑age change for firefighters.

• Adopted minutes from June 18, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Adopted minutes from July 23, 2025 (CARRIED)
• Authorized staff to sign NDAs for red‑light camera study (CARRIED)
• Passed Waste Management By‑law 2025‑091 to update collection rules (CARRIED)
• Amended Official Plan for Edgehill Drive (By‑law 2025‑079) (CARRIED)
• Amended Zoning By‑law for 159 Huronia Road (By‑law 2025‑081) (CARRIED)
• Amended Zoning By‑law for 204 Dunlop Street West (By‑law 2025‑082) (CARRIED)
• Amended firefighter pension age (By‑law 2025‑093) (CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY)

Circulation List

This circulation list contains staff memos and correspondence for review. Key items include updates on waste management regulations and preparations for new automated collection services.

• Preparation for Automated Waste Collection starting September 8
• Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation
• Liquor Licence Application Review for Mok Box at 103 Mapleview Drive West, Unit 2
• Investigation for 'No Parking Anytime' on Cityview Circle
• Total fire ban in effect in the City of Barrie

The council reviewed staff memos and correspondence items but did not approve, deny, or table any proposals. No votes or actions were recorded for the agenda items.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee reviewed a memorandum about a homeless encampment located near Anne and John Streets. Council confirmed the land is city‑owned, noted there is no estimate for cleanup costs, and said provincial funding is uncertain. Members asked how the city will prevent future encampments and were briefed on housing referrals, health‑unit contact, and the Ministry of the Environment’s safety warning.

• Memorandum on homeless encampment near Anne and John Streets
• Mayor confirmed city ownership of the encampment site
• No cleanup cost estimate provided; provincial funding unclear
• Discussion of housing referrals and emergency rest area at 29 Sperling Drive

Mayor Nuttall confirmed the city owns the land and no clean‑up cost estimate is available. The Chief Administrative Officer said provincial funding is uncertain and the County lacks money for services. The city has activated 29 Sperling Drive and the Tiffin site as emergency rest areas. The Ministry of the Environment attended the site and deemed it unsafe; the health unit has not conducted testing there.

General Committee

The General Committee will receive reports from the Community Safety, Affordability and Spirit Catcher committees. It will consider a capital project to fully signalize the intersection of Grove Street East and Johnson Street, a heritage designation for 105 Sunnidale Road, two zoning by‑law amendment applications, a pedestrian crossing at Baldwin Lane and Marshall Street, an all‑way stop at Patterson and Morrow Roads, a partnership for a Regional Technology Development Site with a $60,000 annual cash contribution, and the approval of a Surety Bond policy.

• Signalization of Grove St E and Johnson St with a $400,000 capital project for the 2026 budget
• Addition of 105 Sunnidale Road to the Municipal Heritage Register
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 159 Huronia Road to rezone to RM2‑TH with special provisions
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 204 Dunlop Street West to rezone to MU2 with special provisions
• Barrie’s $60,000 per‑year cash contribution (total $240,000) to the Regional Technology Development Site

The General Committee recommended that City Council adopt a $400,000 capital project to fully signalize the intersection of Grove Street East and Johnson Street. It also recommended adding 105 Sunnidale Road to the Municipal Heritage Register and approving two zoning by‑law amendments for 159 Huronia Road and 204 Dunlop Street West. Additional recommendations included a pedestrian crossover at Baldwin Lane, an all‑way stop at Patterson Road, a partnership for a Regional Technology Development Site with $60,000 annual funding, and approval of a Surety Bond Policy.

• Recommended adoption of full signalization at Grove St E & Johnson St ($400,000)
• Recommended addition of 105 Sunnidale Road to the Municipal Heritage Register
• Recommended approval of zoning by‑law amendment for 159 Huronia Road (RM2‑TH)
• Recommended approval of zoning by‑law amendment for 204 Dunlop Street West (MU2)
• Recommended installation of a Level 2 Type D pedestrian crossover at Baldwin Lane & Marshall Street
• Recommended amendment to add an all‑way stop at Patterson Road & Morrow Road
• Recommended partnership for a Regional Technology Development Site with $60,000 per year contribution
• Recommended approval of the Surety Bond Policy (Appendix A to Staff Report FIN012‑25)

Circulation List

The Barrie agenda for August 6, 2025, lists correspondence from the County of Simcoe regarding a funding request for Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka. The meeting is a circulation list with no scheduled public hearings or decisions.

• Correspondence from County of Simcoe regarding Crime Stoppers funding
• Media Release regarding Civic Holiday weekend services

The August 6, 2025 Circulation List meeting recorded two correspondence items (C1 and C2). Both items were listed as "Not available" for action and result, and no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting was procedural with no substantive decisions.

Investment Board

The Investment Board discussed the second quarter 2025 investment results, focusing on asset allocation and market outlook. Portfolio managers reported a total return of 1.4 for Q2.

• Prudent Investor Portfolio allocation as of June 30: 20% Money Market, 61% Fixed Income, and 19% Equity

The Investment Board met on July 30, 2025 and presented the Q2 2025 results for the Prudent Investor Portfolio, including asset allocation and returns. Portfolio allocation was 20% money market, 61% fixed income and 19% equity, with a total return of 1.44% versus a 1.43% benchmark. The board discussed market outlooks but did not approve, deny, or table any motions.

Circulation List

The council circulated a staff memo on the August Events Calendar for Recreation and Culture Services. It also provided agendas for the Property Standards Committee (July 29) and the Investment Board Committee (July 30). Four media releases were shared: an agreement with BPFFA, open nominations for the Barrie Arts Awards, a request for feedback on e‑scooter use, and the Fire Department’s Hot Summer Night event. No decisions were made at this meeting.

• Staff memo on the August Events Calendar in Recreation and Culture Services
• Property Standards Committee agenda for July 29, 2025
• Investment Board Committee agenda for July 30, 2025
• Media release: agreement approved between BPFFA and City of Barrie
• Media release: nominations open for Barrie Arts Awards

The July 30, 2025 Circulation List meeting listed several items, including a staff memo on the August Events Calendar and media releases about a BPFFA agreement, arts awards nominations, e‑scooter feedback, and a fire department event. No actions, approvals, or vote results were recorded for any item. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

Property Standards Committee

The Committee discussed property standards compliance for two specific addresses. In both instances, the named appellants were absent from the hearing.

• Discussion of Property Standards Order PSC25-00279 for 27 Wilson Court
• Discussion of Property Standards Order PSC25-00064 for 812 Lockhart Road

The Property Standards Committee decided to uphold Property Standards Order PSC 25-00064 for 812 Lockhart Road with no additional time for compliance. The appeal for 27 Wilson Court was adjourned to the September 25, 2025 committee meeting for further consideration. No votes were recorded.

• Uphold Property Standards Order PSC 25-00064 for 812 Lockhart Road with no additional time
• Adjourn appeal for 27 Wilson Court to September 25, 2025 Property Standards Committee meeting

City Council

Council will adopt a direct motion to amend Traffic By‑law 2020‑107, adding stop signs and a no‑parking zone on Madelaine Drive/Country Lane, and authorize up to $210,000 from the ASE Reserve for installation. The meeting also adopts a recommendation authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2024‑2028 collective agreement with the Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association and to issue Letters of Understanding or Intent as needed. By‑law 2025‑077 confirming the council’s proceedings is also passed.

• Authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2024‑2028 collective agreement with the Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association (motion 25‑G‑182).
• Authorization for the Director of Human Resources to issue LOUs/LOIs with the BPFFA for legislative changes, grievance resolutions, pilot initiatives, or formalized plans (motion 25‑G‑182).
• Motion without notice to consider stop signs, no parking, and traffic calming on Madelaine Drive/Country Lane (item 25‑A‑075).
• Direct motion amending Traffic By‑law 2020‑107 to add stop signs and a no‑parking zone on Madelaine Drive, and to fund traffic‑calming measures up to $210,000 from the ASE Reserve (item 25‑A‑076).
• By‑law 2025‑077 confirming the council’s proceedings on July 23, 2025.

The council received Section A and adopted Section B of the General Committee Report. It approved a motion to add stop signs, a no‑parking zone and traffic‑calming measures on Madelaine Drive and Country Lane, authorizing up to $210,000 from the ASE Reserve for installation. A confirming by‑law was passed unanimously.

• Received Section A of the General Committee Report (motion carried)
• Adopted Section B of the General Committee Report (motion carried)
• Approved motion without notice for stop signs, no parking and traffic calming on Madelaine Drive/Country Lane (motion carried)
• Amended Traffic By‑law 2020‑107 to add stop signs at Madelaine Drive and Country Lane (motion carried)
• Amended Traffic By‑law 2020‑107 to add a no‑parking zone on Madelaine Drive (motion carried)
• Authorized Development Services to install traffic‑calming measures costing up to $210,000 from the ASE Reserve (motion carried)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑077 confirming council proceedings, unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 5:18 p.m. (motion carried)

Circulation List

The Circulation List meeting will distribute several correspondences and media releases. Items include a media release reminding residents that plastic and diapers are not accepted in the organics program, correspondence about a resolution on Bill C-2, a request for a provincial offences review, a letter from Mayor A. Nuttall on cross‑border servicing with Springwater, and a media release announcing the start of the Big Bay Point Road watermain lining project. No decisions or votes are recorded for these items.

• Media Release (July 16, 2025): "City reminds residents that plastic and diapers are not accepted in the organics program"
• Correspondence (July 16, 2025) from Township of Otonabee‑South Monaghan regarding a resolution on Bill C‑2, Section 77.5(1)
• Correspondence (July 16, 2025) from Township of Georgian Bluffs regarding an appeal to the Ministry of the Solicitor General for Review and Reform of Provincial Offences System
• Correspondence from Mayor A. Nuttall (July 17, 2025) to Township of Springwater about cross‑border servicing from Barrie
• Media Release (July 22, 2025): "Big Bay Point Road Watermain Lining project starts July 23"

The meeting on July 23, 2025 reviewed five items of correspondence, including media releases and letters from neighboring townships. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded for any item. The meeting concluded without any substantive decisions.

General Committee

The General Committee will consider motions on a confidential labour‑relations matter with the Barrie Professional Fire Fighters Association. Motion 25‑G‑182 seeks receipt of the staff report recommending the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the collective agreement covering Jan 1 2024 to Dec 31 2028, based on a tentative settlement reached July 11 2025. Motion 25‑G‑183 recommends the committee adopt authorization for the Director of Human Resources to sign letters of understanding or intent with the BPFFA for legislative changes, grievance resolutions, pilot programs, and related matters. The committee will vote on these recommendations.

• Authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2024‑2028 collective agreement with BPFFA (tentative settlement July 11 2025)
• Authorize Director of Human Resources to execute LOUs/LOIs with BPFFA for legislative changes, grievance resolutions, pilot initiatives, etc.
• Motion 25‑G‑182: staff report FES001‑25 recommended for receipt (Section A)
• Motion 25‑G‑183: recommendation for adoption (Section B)
• Item is marked confidential; details of negotiations are not publicly disclosed

The General Committee received and discussed a confidential staff report on BPFFA labour negotiations. It recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the 2024‑2028 collective agreement, and that the Director of Human Resources be authorized to sign related letters of understanding or intent. Both recommendations were forwarded to City Council for adoption. No votes were recorded on these items.

• Recommended authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to execute the 2024‑2028 BPFFA collective agreement (no vote recorded)
• Recommended authorization for Director of Human Resources to execute LOUs/LOIs with BPFFA (no vote recorded)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on July 22, 2025. The agenda consists of a single item: the confirmation of the official minutes.

• Confirmation of minutes for Committee of Adjustment meeting dated July 22, 2025

The Committee of Adjustment recorded decisions on applications A38-25, A39-25, and A40-25. The minutes do not include the specific outcomes, vote counts, or any discussion details for these items.

Circulation List

The July 16, 2025 Circulation List meeting of the City of Barrie did not record any motions, approvals, or votes. All agenda items (A1, C1‑C3) were listed as “Not available” for action and result, indicating no substantive decisions were taken.

Circulation List

This circulation list provides informational updates and correspondence to city officials. It includes a staff memo on the Battery Electric Bus (BEB) Pilot Program and various community notices.

• Staff memo from E. Chan regarding the Battery Electric Bus (BEB) Pilot Program Update
• Agenda for the Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee meeting (July 8, 2025)
• Correspondence from Township of Springwater regarding the rejection of City of Barrie Boundary Proposal
• Media release regarding the City's Busking Program applications
• Highlights from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board

The July 9, 2025 Circulation List meeting listed several agenda items—a staff memo on the Battery Electric Bus pilot, an advisory committee agenda, two media releases, and three pieces of correspondence. Each item is marked "Not available" for action, result, and vote details. No approvals, denials, or other decisions were recorded.

Communities in Bloom Committee

The committee discussed the 2025 Communities in Bloom Program, specifically the Healthier Livable Cities category. Members reviewed the itinerary for judges visiting from July 22 to July 24, 2025, and provided feedback on the planned presentation.

• Judges' visit scheduled for July 22 to July 24, 2025
• Budget allocation for registration fees and hosting judges
• Planned delegation to the Communities in Bloom Symposium in Stratford, Ontario, in October 2025

The Communities in Bloom Committee reported on the 2025 program, judges' itinerary, and budget allocation. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

Circulation List

This circulation list provides a record of correspondence and media releases shared with the body. There are no decisions or discussions scheduled for this item.

• Annual watermain maintenance program beginning July 3 in the south area of the city
• Media releases regarding Canada Day programming and service reminders
• Call for applications for Culture Days
• Correspondence from Northumberland County regarding Trade Agreement Exemptions
• Barrie Public Library Board minutes dated May 22, 2025

The July 2, 2025 Circulation List meeting recorded the receipt of nine items of correspondence, including media releases about Canada Day events, a library board minutes, and a watermain maintenance notice. No motions were moved, no votes were taken, and no decisions were made.

Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee

The Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee elected Ray Duhamel as Chair and John Northcote as Vice-Chair. The group received a presentation from Enforcement Services regarding staff responsibilities and community engagement. The committee deferred a decision on its mandate to the next meeting.

• Election of Ray Duhamel as Chair and John Northcote as Vice-Chair
• Presentation by Enforcement Services on staff responsibilities
• Discussion on committee mandate and objectives
• Review of enforcement topics including parking and animal control

The Parking Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee elected Ray Duhamel as Chair and John Northcote as Vice‑Chair. The committee postponed a decision on the draft mandate until the next meeting, pending a report from Enforcement Services. Enforcement Services will provide a parking‑issues report by the end of July 2025. The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.

• Elected Ray Duhamel as Chair
• Elected John Northcote as Vice‑Chair
• Deferred draft mandate decision to next meeting
• Enforcement Services to deliver parking issues report by end of July 2025

Circulation List

This document is a circulation list of memos and agendas for city officials. It includes updates on transit hubs, recreation calendars, and a liquor license application.

• Staff memo regarding the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal and Downtown Mini Hub
• Liquor Licence Application Review for The 7 Spice Fast Casual Multi Cuisine at 353 Duckworth Street
• July Events Calendar for Recreation and Culture Services
• Agenda for the Heritage Barrie Advisory Committee meeting (June 24, 2025)
• Agenda for the Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee meeting (June 26, 2025)

The meeting agenda listed several staff memos and committee agendas, including items about the Allandale Transit Terminal, July events calendar, heritage advisory, parking advisory, a liquor licence application, and a correspondence from Port Hope. Each agenda item is marked as "Not available" for action or result. No approvals, denials, votes, or other substantive decisions were documented in the minutes.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider the staff report of the minutes from its meeting on June 24, 2025. No other items are listed on the agenda. The meeting is virtual and scheduled for 5:00 PM on June 24, 2025.

The Committee of Adjustment held a virtual meeting on June 24, 2025. The minutes list a series of applications (A26‑25 through B20‑25) as having been decided. No specific outcomes, vote counts, or details of the decisions are provided in the record.

Heritage Barrie Committee

The Heritage Barrie Committee provided a budget update and will request an updated quote for plaques for listed and designated properties. Members discussed revamping the 2025 Heritage Barrie Awards, adding new categories and setting nomination timelines for September/October 2025 with winners to be selected in November 2025. The committee considered its participation in the Doors Open Barrie event on September 27 2025, including tours, signage content, and a booth. Updates were given on the municipal heritage register for 67 MacDonald Street and 105 Sunnidale Road and on the schedule for the Ontario Heritage Conference.

• Budget update and request for a new plaque vendor quote (no amount specified)
• Revamp of 2025 Heritage Barrie Awards – new categories, nomination period Sep/Oct 2025, winners selected Nov 2025
• Participation in Doors Open Barrie event on Sep 27 2025 – tours, signage content, and a booth
• Councillor C. Riepma to follow up with Allandale Neighbourhood Association on heritage conservation districts
• Status update on municipal heritage register for 67 MacDonald Street and 105 Sunnidale Road

The committee provided budget updates, discussed revamping the 2025 Heritage Awards, and planned participation in the Doors Open Barrie event. Members noted upcoming heritage conservation district work and shared conference updates, but no formal approvals or votes were recorded.

Circulation List

The council will circulate a set of staff memoranda and correspondence covering topics such as Pollinator Week, an official‑plan amendment consultation, the Community Planning Permit System, engineering conditions for the 970 Mapleview Drive East subdivision, and two liquor‑licence applications. No motions, votes, or decisions are recorded; the agenda is purely informational.

• Staff memo on Pollinator Week 2025 (S. Wideman, Parks Program Coordinator)
• Staff memo on Employment Area Consultation for Official Plan Amendment (C. Kitsemetry, Growth Management)
• Staff memo on Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) (S. White, Growth Management – Housing)
• Staff memo on Engineering Conditions for 970 Mapleview Drive East Subdivision PH3 (N. Rush)
• Liquor licence application reviews: Campbells British Tearoom – 274 Burton Avenue, Unit 18; Luca – 55 Mulcaster Street, Unit 1‑3

The June 18, 2025 Circulation List meeting listed a series of staff memos, committee agendas, and correspondence items. Each agenda entry is marked as "Not available" for details, and no actions, approvals, or vote results are recorded. Consequently, the meeting did not produce any documented decisions.

Affordability Committee

The Affordability Committee will review a Zoning By‑law Amendment (File MDIR007‑25) that would change the zoning of 264 Salem Road to allow a place of worship. The amendment would reclassify the site from Residential Rural and Environmental Protection zones to Neighbourhood Residential (R5) and Environmental Protection. The committee will also receive the Heritage Barrie Committee report dated May 27, 2025, and consider a recommendation to add 105 Sunnidale Road to the Municipal Heritage Register.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment (MDIR007‑25) for 264 Salem Road to permit a place of worship and change zones to R5 and EP
• Receipt of the Heritage Barrie Committee report dated May 27, 2025
• Recommendation to add 105 Sunnidale Road to the Municipal Heritage Register

The Affordability Committee reviewed a zoning by‑law amendment for 264 Salem Road but took no action on it. It received the Heritage Barrie Committee report and recommended that 105 Sunnidale Road be added to the Municipal Heritage Register. The recommendation will be considered by the General Committee on August 13, 2025. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Reviewed Zoning By‑law Amendment for 264 Salem Road (no decision recorded)
• Recommended adding 105 Sunnidale Road to Municipal Heritage Register (no vote)

General Committee

The General Committee voted to adopt a zoning by‑law amendment that rezones parcels at 545‑565 Big Bay Point Road, 218 Ashford Drive, 207‑209 Montgomery Drive and 200‑210 Bertha Avenue from R1 to RA2‑1 with special provisions. The amendment includes changes to front lot line definition, setbacks, landscaped open space, lot coverage, gross floor area, parking ratio, drive aisle width and side‑lot buffers. The motion passed with nine Yes votes (Mayor and eight councillors) and two councillors absent. A confidential labour relations matter concerning BPFFA negotiations was also received, with Councillor J. Harris declaring a potential conflict of interest.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application for 545‑565 Big Bay Point Road, 218 Ashford Drive, 207‑209 Montgomery Drive and 200‑210 Bertha Avenue
• Special provisions allowing reduced setbacks, higher lot coverage, greater floor area ratio, lower parking ratio, narrower drive aisle and smaller landscaped buffer
• Vote result: 9 Yes (Mayor A. Nuttall and eight councillors), 2 absent (Councillors C. Riepma and B. Hamilton)
• Confidential labour relations/employee negotiations matter – BPFFA negotiations – motion received
• Councillor J. Harris declared a potential conflict of interest regarding the BPFFA matter

The committee approved a zoning by‑law amendment to rezone four parcels to Residential Apartment Dwelling Second Density‑1 with special provisions, passing with a 9‑0 vote. The amendment includes reduced setbacks, higher lot coverage, increased floor‑area ratio, lower parking requirements and other special provisions. The committee also received a confidential labour‑relations presentation and directed staff to follow its confidential instructions. All three items were recommended to City Council for further action on June 18, 2025.

• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for 545‑565 Big Bay Point Rd, 218 Ashford Dr, 207‑209 Montgomery Dr and 200‑210 Bertha Ave (9‑0)
• Adopted special provisions reducing front yard setback to 4.0 m, side yard setback to 1.8 m, landscaped open space to 23 %, lot coverage to 49 %, GFA to 232 %, parking ratio to 0.9 sp/unit, drive aisle width to 6.0 m, and buffer to 1.8 m
• Designated the four parcels as a single property for zoning interpretation
• Received motion on confidential BPFFA labour‑relations negotiations for City Council consideration
• Directed staff to implement the confidential labour‑relations direction presented in closed session
• Recommended all three matters to City Council for adoption at its June 18, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Barrie City Council approved a two‑year pilot program to procure services from Canadian‑owned artificial‑intelligence companies, with an annual budget limit of $600,000 funded from the Reinvestment Reserve. The council also approved a tax application for a cancellation, reduction or addition totaling $100,289.83. Additional items discussed included a traffic safety study for the Mulcaster Street and Worsley Street intersection, a proposal for temporary road vehicle blockades, and a directive to add a four‑way stop at King Street.

• AI pilot program: $600,000 annual budget, 2‑year duration, CAO authorized to procure AI services (Item 25‑G‑147)
• Tax application approval for $100,289.83 (Item 25‑A‑068)
• Traffic study for intersection of Mulcaster Street and Worsley Street (Item 25‑G‑144)
• Preparation of intake form for temporary road vehicle blockades for 2026 budget (Item 25‑G‑145)
• Addition of stop signs to create a 4‑way stop at King Street and Reid Drive (Item 25‑G‑146)

Council adopted the June 4 2025 meeting minutes and approved tax applications totaling $100,289.83. The council adopted all sections of the Second General Committee Report and approved several zoning by‑law amendments. It also approved the South Barrie Mixed‑Use Recreation Complex and Library and the Barrie Performing Arts and Event Centre design development, each by a unanimous 9‑0 vote. Additional actions included a Salem Road no‑parking amendment and funding for a Kempenfest shuttle service.

• Adopted minutes from June 4 2025 (25‑A‑067) – carried
• Approved tax applications totaling $100,289.83 (25‑A‑068) – carried
• Adopted Sections A‑F of the Second General Committee Report (25‑G‑170‑176) – carried
• Approved South Barrie Mixed‑Use Recreation Complex and Library (9‑0 vote) – carried
• Approved Barrie Performing Arts and Event Centre design development (9‑0 vote) – carried
• Adopted zoning by‑law amendments for 435 Anne St N & 33 Harrison Crescent and for Essa Rd/Mapleview Dr (25‑G‑175, 176) – carried
• Amended Traffic By‑law 2020‑107 to add “No Parking Anytime” on Salem Road (25‑A‑072) – carried
• Authorized up to $15,000 shuttle service for 2025 Kempenfest funded from the Tourism Reserve (25‑A‑073) – carried

Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee

The committee will receive and review confidential notes concerning personal information in nomination submissions. It will then recommend awarding the 2025 Order of the Spirit Catcher Awards to individuals in the Adult, Senior, and Youth categories.

• Review of confidential nomination submissions (personal information)
• Recommendation to award 2025 Order of the Spirit Catcher Awards to Adult, Senior, and Youth category recipients

The Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee received the confidential notes on nomination submissions (File: C05). It then approved the individuals identified in those notes to receive the 2025 Order of the Spirit Catcher Awards in the Adult, Senior and Youth categories. The meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

• Received confidential nomination notes (File: C05)
• Approved award recipients for Adult, Senior and Youth categories (File: C05)

General Committee

The General Committee will receive Staff Report CCS001-25 concerning a confidential potential sale of city‑owned property. Motion 25‑G‑139 seeks receipt of the report. Recommendation 25‑G‑140 proposes adoption of the sale recommendation. No additional details are provided in the agenda.

• Motion 25‑G‑139 – receive Staff Report CCS001-25 on confidential potential sale of city‑owned property
• Recommendation 25‑G‑140 – consider adoption of the sale recommendation

The General Committee received and discussed a staff report on a confidential potential sale of city‑owned properties. It recommended that City Council receive the confidential notes (motion 25‑G‑139) and direct staff to pursue the identified sale (motion 25‑G‑140) at the June 18 council meeting. No votes were taken on these items.

• Recommend City Council receive confidential staff report (motion 25‑G‑139)
• Recommend City Council adopt staff direction on property sale (motion 25‑G‑140)

General Committee

The General Committee will receive reports from the Executive, Affordability, and Finance and Responsible Governance committees. It will discuss several items, including a traffic study for Mulcaster and Worsley streets, a request for temporary road vehicle blockades, a 4‑way stop at King Street, a two‑year artificial‑intelligence pilot program with a $600,000 budget, and a lease for a new northwest Barrie public library.

• AI pilot program: two‑year initiative with an annual budget up to $600,000 from the Reinvestment Reserve
• Temporary road vehicle blockades: intake form for 2026 budget to purchase Archer 1200 and MVB 3X barriers
• 4‑way stop at King Street: add stop signs for north and southbound Reid Drive
• Traffic study for Mulcaster Street and Worsley Street intersection
• Northwest Barrie public library location: negotiate lease and create capital project funded by Development Charge Reserve

The General Committee recommended that City Council receive three committee reports and consider a series of actions at its June 18 meeting. Items include a traffic‑safety study for Mulcaster and Worsley, a budget request for temporary road vehicle blockades, a 4‑way stop at King Street, a two‑year AI pilot program with a $600,000 budget, and a lease for a new northwest Barrie public library. Additional recommendations cover heritage designations for multiple properties and approval of several community‑project funding requests.

• Recommended receipt of Executive Committee report (25‑G‑141)
• Recommended receipt of Affordability Committee report (25‑G‑142)
• Recommended receipt of Finance and Responsible Governance Committee report (25‑G‑143)
• Recommended traffic study for Mulcaster & Worsley intersection (25‑G‑144)
• Recommended intake form for temporary road vehicle blockades (25‑G‑145)
• Recommended adding stop signs for a 4‑way stop at King St (25‑G‑146)
• Recommended two‑year AI pilot program with $600,000 budget limit (25‑G‑147)
• Recommended authorizing lease negotiation for a northwest Barrie public library (25‑G‑148)

Community Safety Committee

The Community Safety Committee is considering a proposal to fully signalize the intersection of Grove Street East and Johnson Street. The committee also received reports from three advisory committees and voted against a motion to investigate licensing frameworks for Additional Residential Units.

• Proposed $400,000 capital project in the 2026 Budget for traffic signals at Grove Street East and Johnson Street
• Proposed amendment to Traffic By-Law 2020-107 to remove stop signs at Grove Street East and Johnson Street
• Motion to investigate licensing frameworks for Additional Residential Units (ARU) was lost
• Received Town and Gown Committee report dated May 20, 2025
• Received Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee report dated May 26, 2025

The Community Safety Committee received reports from the Town and Gown, Seniors and Accessibility, and Parking Ad‑Hoc committees. A motion to have Development Services investigate licensing frameworks for Additional Residential Units was voted on and lost. The committee recommended that the intersection of Grove Street East and Johnson Street be fully signalized and that a $400,000 capital project be added to the 2026 budget, to be considered by the General Committee on August 13, 2025.

• Licensing framework investigation motion lost (vote)
• Recommended full signalization of Grove St E/Johnson St intersection
• Recommended $400,000 traffic signal project for 2026 budget
• Recommendation forwarded to General Committee for adoption on 8/13/2025

Circulation List

This circulation list contains staff memoranda and correspondence for review. The items include operational reports on wastewater and West Nile Virus, as well as liquor license applications.

• Liquor Licence Application Review for The Spa by Nails for You (130 Live Eight Way, Unit 5)
• Liquor Licence Application Review for Scaddabush Italian Kitchen and Bar (129 Park Place Blvd)
• Liquor Licence Application Review for Chipotle Mexican Grill (547 Cundles Road, Unit 1)
• 2024 Wastewater Operations Annual Report
• 2025 West Nile Virus Control Program Update

The June 11, 2025 Barrie Circulation List meeting presented a series of staff memos, media releases, and correspondence. All agenda items are marked as “Not available” for action result, indicating no motions were approved, denied, or tabled. No vote tallies or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Property Standards Committee

The Committee reviewed appeals regarding property standards orders for three different addresses. The body decided to uphold two orders and adjourn one decision to a later date.

• Adjourned decision for 177 Bayview Drive, Unit 47 (Order PSC25-00082) to September 25, 2025
• Upheld order for 226 Foster Drive (Order PSC25-00441) with compliance deadline of July 9, 2025
• Upheld order for 228 Dunlop Street West (Order PSC25-00128) in whole with no additional time granted

The Property Standards Committee held three appeal hearings on June 9, 2025. It adjourned the appeal for 177 Bayview Drive, Unit 47 to September 25 2025 pending further information. It upheld the order for 226 Foster Drive, granting the appellant until July 9 2025 to complete required work. It upheld the order for 228 Dunlop Street West with no additional time granted.

• Adjourned 177 Bayview Drive, Unit 47 appeal to September 25 2025 (pending information)
• Upheld order for 226 Foster Drive, granting extension to July 9 2025
• Upheld order for 228 Dunlop Street West with no extension

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee

The Finance and Responsible Governance Committee will receive reports from the International Relations Committee and the Investment Board. It will consider a motion to rename the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee. The committee will also review staff attendance at the Saginaw Sister City Conference and a series of community project submissions requesting funds for art panels, bike racks, signage, park upgrades, and other local improvements.

• Motion 25-G-097: rename Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee to Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Recommendation to support staff attendance at the Saginaw Sister City Conference (fall 2025)
• Community project: $25,000 to create and maintain an outdoor space at Lampman Lane with the Barrie Public Library (Ward 5)
• Community project: $32,000 basketball court at Eastview Park with a $25,000 contribution (Ward 1)
• Community project: $11,745 to refurbish 40 paintings and purchase banner brackets for the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame at Allandale Recreation Centre (Ward 8)

The Finance and Responsible Governance Committee made a series of recommendations for the General Committee meeting on June 11, 2025. It recommended changing the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee name to the Sustainability Advisory Committee, supporting staff attendance at the Saginaw Sister City Conference, approving multiple community‑project funding requests, and adopting a priority non‑resident recreation registration policy. It also endorsed the Corporate Net Zero Strategy in principle and recommended related low‑carbon actions.

• Recommend name change to Sustainability Advisory Committee (Section B)
• Recommend staff attendance at Saginaw Sister City Conference (Section B)
• Approve $5,000 for two artist‑designed panels at Dorian Parker Centre (Section B)
• Approve $11,745 for paintings and banners at Barrie Sports Hall of Fame (Section B)
• Approve $25,000 for community outdoor space at Lampman Lane (Section B)
• Recommend priority non‑resident recreation registration changes and 25% surcharge increase (Section D)
• Recommend receipt of 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Section E)
• Endorse Corporate Net Zero Strategy in principle and related low‑carbon actions (Section F)

Circulation List

The Finance and Responsible Governance, Youth Council Advisory, Communities in Bloom, International Relations, and Active Transportation and Sustainability committees' agendas will be circulated. Media releases on the final day of extended landfill hours, National Indigenous History Month, and the ParticipACTION Challenge will be shared. A staff memo on the 2025 Ice Storm Recovery Update and correspondence about a proposed adjustment for 102 Peel Street and a boundary expansion will be distributed. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Media Release (May 30, 2025): "Tomorrow is the last day of extended landfill hours and free brush disposal"
• Media Release (May 30, 2025): "Barrie marks National Indigenous History Month with events and education"
• Media Release (May 30, 2025): "Residents encouraged to support ParticipACTION Challenge during Recreation and Parks Month"
• Staff Memo (June 4, 2025): Ice Storm Recovery Update
• Correspondence: Committee of Adjustment application for 102 Peel Street, Barrie

The meeting agenda listed several committee agendas, media releases, and correspondence items, all marked as "Not available" for action or result. No approvals, denials, or other formal decisions were documented.

City Council

Council will adopt the Culture Plan Update, reallocating $60,000, $50,000 and $32,000 within the 2026 budget with no net tax impact. The council will adopt a recommendation to install no‑parking signs on Greer Street after the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee advises. Council will receive the 2025 CAMA Collaboration Award of Excellence and the 2024 Safe Start Award as Canada’s Safest Employer for young workers. The minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting will be adopted and several committee reports will be received.

• Adopt Culture Plan Update with $60,000 re‑allocation to a Cultural & Community Celebration Fund, $50,000 to a new capital project for the Arts and Culture Investment Program, and $32,000 to a part‑time Culture Development Assistant
• Adopt recommendation to install no‑parking signs on Greer Street pending advisory committee recommendation
• Presentation of the 2025 CAMA Collaboration Award of Excellence to Barrie, Innisfil and Simcoe County
• Recognition of the 2024 Safe Start Award as Canada’s Safest Employer – young workers category
• Adoption of the minutes from the City Council meeting held on May 14, 2025

The council received Section A and adopted Sections B, D, H of the General Committee Report, while other sections were noted. It approved a motion to request disaster assistance for the March 2025 ice storm and to delegate claim authority to the interim finance director. The council also passed By‑law 2025‑043, accepting municipal services for Phase 2 of the Yonge‑GO Village subdivision.

• Section A of General Committee Report received
• Section B of General Committee Report adopted
• Section D of General Committee Report adopted
• Section H of General Committee Report adopted
• Motion to request disaster assistance for the March 2025 ice storm carried
• By‑law 2025‑043 passed to accept municipal services for Phase 2 Yonge‑GO Village subdivision

Communities in Bloom Committee

The committee discussed logistics and tour locations for judges visiting between July 23 and July 25, 2025. Registration for the 2025 program has opened via the City's website and facilities. The body also addressed attendance for an upcoming symposium in Stratford, Ontario.

• Payment of $700.00 per person from the budget for Karl Bagnell, Darcene Bagnell, and Dorothy Ramsay to attend the 2025 Communities in Bloom Symposium
• Judges' visit scheduled for July 23 to July 25, 2025
• 2025 Communities in Bloom Symposium scheduled for October 17 to October 19, 2025, in Stratford, Ontario

The committee approved a payment of $700.00 per person from the Communities in Bloom budget for Karl Bagnell, Darcene Bagnell and Dorothy Ramsay to attend the 2025 Communities in Bloom Symposium in Stratford, Ontario (Oct. 17‑19, 2025). The meeting also noted that registration for the 2025 Communities in Bloom program has begun and that judges will visit Barrie from July 23‑25, 2025. No vote tally was recorded for the approval.

• Approved $700.00 travel coverage per person for Karl Bagnell, Darcene Bagnell and Dorothy Ramsay to attend the symposium

Youth Council

The Youth Council received presentations from the Barrie Public Library and the Recreation and Culture Services Department. The committee discussed future work plans, including youth surveys and event planning for Youth Week.

• Barrie Public Library presentation on Master Facilities Plan and potential new library areas in the Northwest
• Recreation and Culture Services presentation on facilities capital improvements and special event permitting
• Agreement to invite Communications Department to September meeting regarding a Youth Survey and QR code
• Agreement to invite Recreation and Culture Services to September meeting to discuss Youth Week events in May

The committee decided to invite the City of Barrie's Communications Department to the September meeting to discuss creating a Youth Survey and a QR code. It also agreed to invite the Recreation and Culture Services Department to the September meeting to discuss holding youth events during the first week of May for Youth Week. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Invite Communications Department to September meeting to discuss Youth Survey and QR code
• Invite Recreation and Culture Services Department to September meeting to discuss Youth Week events in early May

Affordability Committee

The Affordability Committee is reviewing two zoning by-law amendments and a proposed Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to encourage job creation. The meeting includes discussions on a large-scale rental project and the conversion of an industrial building to a medical office.

• Zoning amendment for two 6-storey buildings with 468 rental units at 545-565 Big Bay Point Road, 207-209 Montgomery Drive, 200-210 Bertha Avenue, and 218 Ashford Drive
• Zoning amendment to permit a dental office at 89 Big Bay Point Road
• Proposed Employment Lands Development Community Improvement Plan (CIP) featuring financial incentives and development charge deferrals
• Review of the Heritage Barrie Committee report dated April 22, 2025
• Evaluation of the Bulk Heritage Designation Project report dated October 2024

The Affordability Committee recommended that the General Committee adopt Notices of Intention to designate nine properties on Cumberland Street, Dunlop Street West, William Street, Owen Street, Burton Avenue and Granville Street. It also recommended adding 67 McDonald Street to the Municipal Heritage Register. Both recommendations are to be considered by the General Committee on June 11, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended adoption of Notices of Intention to designate 14 Cumberland St, 84 Cumberland St, 88 Cumberland St, 97 Cumberland St, 250 Dunlop St West, 90 William St, 87 Owen St, 126 Burton Ave and 22 Granville St (pending General Committee)
• Recommended addition of 67 McDonald St to the Municipal Heritage Register (pending General Committee)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is discussing a 2-year artificial intelligence pilot program and several road safety improvements. The body is also reviewing strategic plan updates for major facilities and a potential lease for a northwest Barrie library.

• Proposed 2-year AI pilot program with an annual budget limit of $600k from the Reinvestment Reserve
• Proposed traffic study for the intersection of Mulcaster Street and Worsley Street
• Proposed 4-way stop installation at the intersection of Reid Drive and King Street
• Proposed extension of Community Safety Zone on Marsellus Drive with a 40 km/h speed limit
• Authorization for staff to negotiate a lease for a boutique library in northwest Barrie

The Executive Committee forwarded seven recommendations to the General Committee for a June 11, 2025 meeting. Items include a traffic‑safety study at Mulcaster and Worsley, a budget intake form for temporary road blockades, adding a 4‑way stop at King Street, extending a community safety zone and speed limit on Marsellus Drive, launching a two‑year artificial‑intelligence pilot with a $600 k budget, authorizing a lease for a new northwest Barrie library, and adding encampments to the strategic‑plan update list.

• Recommend traffic‑safety study at Mulcaster & Worsley intersection (to be reported to Community Safety Committee)
• Recommend preparing 2026 budget intake form for temporary road vehicle blockades
• Recommend directing staff to add stop signs for north/south Reid Drive at King Street (4‑way stop)
• Recommend preparing by‑law amendments to extend Community Safety Zone and set 40 km/h speed limit on Marsellus Drive
• Recommend establishing a 2‑year AI pilot program with up to $600 k budget from the Reinvestment Reserve
• Recommend authorizing staff to negotiate lease for a northwest Barrie boutique library and create a capital project funded by the Development Charge Reserve
• Recommend adding encampments to the list of strategic‑plan updates provided to the Executive Committee each meeting

Circulation List

This circulation list provides staff memos and reports for review, including 2024 year-end development and community benefits charges. It also includes liquor license application reviews and updates on city services and recreation programs.

• Liquor Licence Application Review for Kinton Ramen Barrie at 169 Live Eight Way
• Liquor Licence Application Review for Town and Country Steakhouse at 76 Dunlop Street West
• 2024 Year End Development Charge Reports and Treasurer’s Statement
• 2024 Community Benefits Charges Report
• Launch of the Barrie.ca AI-Powered Chatbot

The agenda listed several staff memoranda and correspondence items, including recreation program notices, development charge reports, liquor licence applications, and media releases. No actions, approvals, or vote results were recorded for any agenda item. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made during this session.

General Committee

The General Committee will receive reports from various committees and consider approving a 2025 Asset Management Plan, a Culture Plan update, and two zoning by-law amendments for specific properties.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 830, 864, 894, and 912 Lockhart Road
• Zoning by-law amendment for 112 King Street (formerly 1 Hollyholme Farm Road)
• Culture Plan Update with $142,000 in budget reallocations
• Approval of 2025 Asset Management Plan
• No parking signs on Greer Street referred to advisory committee

The General Committee recommended that City Council adopt the 2025 Asset Management Plan and approve the 2024 budget allocations for tax, water, wastewater and parking reserves. It also recommended making the automated speed‑enforcement camera program permanent, approving major zoning by‑law amendments for Lockhart Road and 112 King Street, and referring the Greer Street no‑parking proposal to the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee. Additional items include a Culture Plan update referral and receipt of three committee reports.

• Approved 2025 Asset Management Plan (CAM002-25) – recommended for adoption
• Approved making the Automated Speed Enforcement camera program permanent – recommended for adoption
• Approved 2024 Budget and Business Plan allocations (tax, water, wastewater, parking reserves, etc.) – recommended for adoption
• Approved Zoning By‑law Amendment for 830, 864, 894, 912 Lockhart Road – recommended for adoption
• Approved Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment for 112 King Street – recommended for adoption
• Referred planned no‑parking signs on Greer Street to the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee – recommended for adoption
• Referred Culture Plan Update back to Economic and Creative Development staff – recommended for adoption
• Received reports from Community Safety Committee, Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee, and Community Safety and Well‑Being Committee – recommended for receipt

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for this meeting consists only of procedural boilerplate. The only listed item is the confirmation of minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting.

• Confirmation of Minutes dated May 27, 2025

The May 27, 2025 Committee of Adjustment held a virtual meeting. The minutes list only attachment references (e.g., A19-25 Decision.pdf) and do not contain any recorded approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No substantive decisions were documented.

Heritage Barrie Committee

The Heritage Barrie Committee discussed its 2025 work plan, including event booths and award criteria. The body also reviewed budget expenditures and provided updates on upcoming community heritage events.

• Recommended adding 105 Sunnidale Road to the Municipal Heritage Register as a listed property
• Approved up to $700.00 for Samantha Loney to attend the Ontario Heritage Conference
• Approved $75.00 for a booth at the Downtown BIA Open Air Dunlop event in July 2025
• Discussed revamping the Heritage Barrie Awards criteria and nomination process
• Scheduled Doors Open Barrie event for September 27, 2025

The Heritage Barrie Committee approved a $700 expense for a member to attend the Ontario Heritage Conference and a $75 expense to register a booth at the Downtown BIA Open Air Dunlop event. It discussed revamping the Heritage Barrie Awards and provided updates on Doors Open Barrie and the Communities in Bloom showcase. The committee recommended that 105 Sunnidale Road be added to the Municipal Heritage Register as a listed property, forwarding the recommendation to the Affordability Committee.

• Approved $700 expense for conference attendance
• Approved $75 expense to register a booth at Open Air Dunlop event
• Recommended adding 105 Sunnidale Road to the Municipal Heritage Register as a listed property

Arts Advisory Committee

The committee received a presentation on Culture Days, noting the event runs Sep 19–Oct 12, 2025 and includes Doors Open Barrie on Sep 27. A second presentation covered the 2025 Barrie Arts Awards, its purpose, goals, and ideas for performers and the Business Champion Award. Members agreed to form a three‑person subcommittee (S. Herman, I. Moggach, T. Durbano) to review applications for the Steel Spirit Art Exhibit in the City Hall Rotunda.

• Culture Days event dates: Sep 19–Oct 12, 2025; Doors Open Barrie on Sep 27
• Barrie Arts Awards event details and Business Champion Award ideas
• Formation of subcommittee (S. Herman, I. Moggach, T. Durbano) for Steel Spirit Art Exhibit review

The Arts Advisory Committee met on May 27, 2025. Presentations were given on Culture Days and the 2025 Barrie Arts Awards. Members S. Herman, I. Moggach and T. Durbano agreed to serve on a three‑member subcommittee to review applications for the Steel Spirit Art Exhibit in the City Hall Rotunda. The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

• Formed subcommittee of S. Herman, I. Moggach, T. Durbano to review Steel Spirit Art Exhibit applications

Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee

The Parking Ad‑hoc Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting to introduce members and staff. The committee discussed a draft mandate covering parking concerns such as camping trailers on streets, new development parking, overnight street parking bans, and safety on municipal right‑of‑ways. Two items – setting a meeting schedule and electing a chair and vice‑chair – were deferred to the next meeting. The committee also reviewed how council members can submit items for future consideration.

• Introductions of committee members and city staff
• Discussion of the committee’s draft mandate and parking concerns (camping trailers, new development parking, overnight street bans, safety)
• Deferral of the meeting schedule to the next meeting
• Deferral of election of chair and vice‑chair to the next meeting
• Explanation of the process for council members to submit items for future committee discussion

The first meeting of the Parking Ad-hoc Advisory Committee was held on May 27, 2025. All agenda items—including the meeting schedule, committee mandate, and election of chair and vice‑chair—were deferred to the next meeting. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 3:43 p.m.

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the Accessibility and Automated Cart Collection program, the Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Program, and receive updates on Senior’s Month events and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. Committee members will ask questions and receive responses. No formal decisions are recorded for this meeting.

• Presentation on Accessibility and Automated Cart Collection program
• Presentation on Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Program
• Update on Senior’s Month events
• Brief update on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

The Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee met on May 26, 2025. Members heard presentations on the Accessibility and Automated Cart Collection program, the Breaking Down Barriers Awareness Program, and updates on Senior’s Month and the Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Circulation List

The circulation list distributes agendas for the Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee and the Town and Gown Advisory Committee, both scheduled for May 20, 2025. It also includes media releases announcing the 2025 Recreation and Sport Community Grant applications, nominations for the Spirit Catcher Awards, service impacts for the Victoria Day weekend, and the start of annual road line painting operations. No decisions or votes are recorded in this document.

• Agenda for the Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee meeting (May 20, 2025)
• Agenda for the Town and Gown Advisory Committee meeting (May 20, 2025)
• Media release: Applications open for the 2025 Recreation and Sport Community Grant
• Media release: Nominations open for Spirit Catcher Awards
• Media release: Barrie's annual road line painting operations underway

The minutes list agenda items for two advisory committees and four media releases, but no actions, approvals, denials, or votes are documented. No decisions were taken or recorded.

Community Safety and Well-Being Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Committee reviewed the draft 2025‑2029 plan presented by Karie Warner of Avail Consulting. Committee members provided input and noted that minor revisions will be made. Chair Greg Ferguson said the revised plan will be presented for adoption at the General Committee meeting on May 28, 2025, and a recommendation to consider adoption (Section “B”) was recorded.

• Review of draft Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025‑2029 presented by Avail Consulting
• Committee members gave input and requested minor revisions
• Chair Greg Ferguson announced the plan will be presented at the General Committee meeting on May 28, 2025
• Recommendation to consider adoption of the plan (Section “B”)

The committee reviewed the draft 2025‑2029 Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan presented by Avail Consulting. Members gave input and were told revisions will be made. The committee recommended that the plan be approved, subject to the minor revisions discussed, and forwarded the recommendation to the General Committee for a decision on May 28, 2025.

• Recommended approval of the 2025‑2029 Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan, subject to minor revisions (forwarded to General Committee)

Town and Gown Committee

The Town and Gown Committee received updates from Georgian College and city zoning staff. The committee voted down a recommendation to investigate licensing frameworks for Additional Residential Units (ARU) used in other municipalities.

• Voted to reject a motion for staff to investigate licensing frameworks and by-laws for Additional Residential Units (ARU)
• Georgian College update on domestic and international student enrolment for 2023, 2024, and 2025
• Announcement of a Skateboarding Event on June 21, 2025
• City update on rooming houses, parking, zoning infractions, and the Fees By-law
• Agreement to meet June 17 to assign summer work plan tasks

The Town and Gown Advisory Committee adopted a recommendation that Development Services staff investigate how other municipalities have created licensing frameworks and by‑laws for Additional Residential Units (ARU) and report back to the committee. The committee also agreed to hold a short meeting on June 17 to assign work‑plan tasks for the summer. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopt recommendation for staff to investigate ARU licensing frameworks (no vote tally provided)
• Agree to hold a short meeting on June 17 to assign summer work‑plan tasks (no vote tally provided)

Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee

The Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee is reviewing the 2025 City-Wide Asset Management Plan and a Culture Plan update. The body is also considering financial support for the 2025 Carnival Barrie event and receiving updates on road salt management.

• Proposed re-allocation of $60,000 from Recreation and Sport Community Grant Program to a Cultural & Community Celebration Fund
• Proposed allocation of $50,000 from Capital Project EC1000 to update the Arts and Culture Investment Program
• Proposed re-allocation of $32,000 for a part-time Culture Development Assistant
• Request for financial support from Carnival Barrie for the August 30-31, 2025 event
• Presentation on the 2025 City-Wide Asset Management Plan and road salt management

The Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee made several recommendations for the General Committee meeting on May 28, 2025. It referred the Culture Plan Update back to Economic and Creative Development staff for further review. It approved the Public Art Strategy in principle and proposed budget items, including a $60,408.76 annual Public Art Reserve allocation, with staff to report on implementation and conduct a feasibility assessment.

• Referred Culture Plan Update to Economic and Creative Development staff for review (recommendation to General Committee)
• Approved Public Art Strategy in principle (recommendation to General Committee)
• Directed use of Public Art Strategy implementation guide for 2026‑2035 program budgeting (recommendation)
• Proposed inclusion of $60,408.76 annual Public Art Reserve allocation in 2026 Budget with net‑zero tax impact (recommendation)
• Requested staff report on plan implementation to General Committee (recommendation)
• Requested feasibility/revenue tool assessment and Fall 2025 report (recommendation)

Circulation List

This circulation list provides staff memos and agendas for the Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee and the Investment Board Committee. It also includes several media releases regarding city services and community initiatives.

• Staff memo regarding the 2024 Growth Report
• Staff memo regarding Residential Development Activity in the Urban Growth Centre
• Media release on Next Generation 9-1-1 infrastructure for Barrie Fire
• Media release on a pilot program to defer development charges directed by Mayor Nuttall
• Media release on shared principles for boundary adjustment with Township of Springwater

The meeting consisted of circulating staff memoranda and several media releases. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. Consequently, no substantive decisions were taken.

Investment Board

The Investment Board met on May 14, 2025 to discuss the 2024 Investment Management Report and the first‑quarter 2025 results. Members reviewed the current asset allocation of the Prudent Investor Portfolio (63% fixed income, 19% equity, 17% money market). They examined Q1 performance, noting a total return of 1.31% that slightly outperformed the benchmark of 1.17%. The board also considered the market outlook, including expectations for Bank of Canada policy and global equity conditions.

• Asset allocation: Fixed Income 63%, Equity 19%, Money Market 17%
• Q1 2025 total return 1.31% vs benchmark 1.17% (relative +0.14%)
• Operating Fund money‑market return 1.12% (+0.31% vs benchmark 0.81%)
• Capital Fund fixed‑income return 2.06% (+0.01% vs benchmark 2.05%)
• Growth Fund equity return -1.34% (+0.09% vs benchmark -1.43%)

The board met to review the 2024 Investment Management Report and the first‑quarter 2025 results, noting a 63% fixed‑income, 19% equity, and 17% money‑market allocation. The Prudent Investor Portfolio returned 1.31%, outpacing its benchmark, and all three funds exceeded their benchmarks. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 2:33 p.m.

City Council

City Council approved a capital project to decommission the Bayview Park Reservoir and remove its booster pumping station at Sam Cancilla Park. The body also swore in two new student mayors and appointed three citizens to the Parking Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee.

• Budget of $2,565,000 for Bayview Park Reservoir decommissioning and booster pumping station removal
• Appointment of three citizens to the Parking Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee
• Deputation regarding traffic safety and a proposed four-way stop at Country Lane and Madelaine Drive
• Approval of a confidential property acquisition matter for a post-secondary institution (ECD004-25)
• Proposed name change of Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee to Sustainability Advisory Committee

The council adopted several sections of its first and second general committee reports. It passed a by‑law to levy a special charge on downtown commercial properties, and confirmed the meeting proceedings by another by‑law. An amendment sent the Madelaine Drive road‑diet motion back to staff for further study. The Redwood Park loan forgiveness request was also approved.

• Adopted Section A of the First General Committee Report (carried)
• Adopted Section C of the First General Committee Report (carried)
• Adopted Section B of the Second General Committee Report (carried)
• Adopted Section D of the Second General Committee Report (carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑041 levying a special charge for the downtown business improvement area (unanimously)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑042 confirming council proceedings (unanimously)
• Amended motion 25‑G‑115 on the Madelaine Drive road diet and referred it back to staff (carried)
• Approved Redwood Park Communities loan forgiveness request (carried)

City Building Committee

The City Building Committee will consider Motion 21‑G‑086, which asks the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to conduct comprehensive environmental impact assessments of the proposed Bradford Bypass and its effects on Lake Simcoe. The Committee will also vote on two amendments: one adding language to consider alternate routes for the bypass, and another separating the Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan into a new section. Additional items include a heritage sign approval, a committee composition change, and a recommendation to study phasing out gas‑powered maintenance equipment.

• Motion 21‑G‑086: request federal and provincial environmental assessments for the proposed Bradford Bypass
• Amendment #1 to Motion 21‑G‑137: add “identify considerations for alternate routes” to the Bradford Bypass motion
• Amendment #2 to Motion 21‑G‑138: separate the Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan as Section “H”
• Approval of sign installation at 70 and 72 Dunlop Street East on a designated heritage building
• Recommendation to investigate feasibility of phasing out gas‑powered maintenance equipment to reduce GHG emissions

The Building Committee recommended that the General Committee adopt a motion requesting federal and provincial environmental assessments for the proposed Bradford By‑pass. It also recommended granting heritage consent for a new sign at 70‑72 Dunlop Street East, expanding the Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee, and pursuing several greenhouse‑gas reduction initiatives. Additional recommendations included a communication campaign for Bike Month. All items were forwarded for consideration at the General Committee meeting on May 17 2021.

• Recommend adoption of Motion 21‑G‑086 for Bradford By‑pass environmental assessments (recommended)
• Recommend granting heritage consent for sign installation at 70‑72 Dunlop Street East (recommended)
• Recommend amending Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee composition to add a Living Green representative (recommended)
• Recommend staff investigate feasibility of phasing out gas‑powered maintenance equipment to reduce GHG emissions (recommended)
• Recommend staff develop incentive program for electric lawn and garden equipment (recommended)
• Recommend staff create communication campaign to promote Bike Month May 31–June 30 2021 (recommended)

Community Safety Committee

The Community Safety Committee will not proceed with no parking signs on Greer Street until the Parking Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee reviews the issue. The committee also received a presentation on traffic calming measures and reports from previous advisory committees.

• Recommendation to delay no parking signs on Greer Street
• Traffic Calming Policy presentation
• Report of Community Safety and Well-Being Committee (March 25, 2025)
• Report of Community Safety and Well-Being Committee (April 22, 2025)
• Memorandum regarding Bright Futures Barrie successful applicants

The Community Safety Committee heard a resident’s concerns about proposed no‑parking signs on Greer Street. It recommended that the matter be referred to the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee and that installation of bike lanes and enforcement be delayed until that committee makes a recommendation. The committee also received two reports from the Community Safety and Well‑Being Advisory Committee and a memorandum about Bright Futures Barrie applications.

• Referred Greer Street no‑parking proposal to Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee; implementation delayed pending recommendation

General Committee

The General Committee will receive reports from the Affordability, Infrastructure and Community Investment, and Finance and Responsible Governance committees. It will consider a motion to refer and fund a $2,565,000 project to decommission the Bayview Park Reservoir and remove its booster pumping station, and to advance the Sam Cancilla Master Plan. The Committee will also vote on a name change for an advisory committee, direct a study of burlesque dancing under the Adult Entertainment By‑law, and approve several community‑project funding requests.

• Motion 25‑G‑026: $2,565,000 capital project to decommission Bayview Park Reservoir and remove booster pumping station at Sam Cancilla Park, funded from the Water Capital Reserve
• Committee name change: Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee renamed to Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Adult Entertainment By‑law: staff to investigate how other municipalities separate burlesque dancing from the by‑law and report back
• Community Project: $2,000 for purchase and installation of bike racks at Little Lake Park and Cartwright Park (Ward 3)
• Community Project: $6,000 school bursaries for Ward 3 students at six local schools

The General Committee recommended that City Council receive four committee reports on affordability, infrastructure, and finance. It also recommended adoption of a $2,565,000 capital project to decommission the Bayview Park Reservoir and remove the associated booster pumping station. Additional recommendations included a name change for an advisory committee, an investigation of adult‑entertainment by‑law practices, and approval of numerous community project submissions across several wards.

• Recommended receipt of Affordability Committee Report dated April 16, 2025
• Recommended receipt of Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee Report dated April 30, 2025
• Recommended receipt of Finance and Responsible Governance Committee Report dated April 30, 2025
• Recommended receipt of Affordability Committee Report dated April 30, 2025
• Recommended adoption of $2,565,000 Bayview Park Reservoir decommissioning capital project (funded from Water Capital Reserve)
• Recommended changing the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee name to Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Recommended staff investigate adult‑entertainment by‑law separation practices
• Recommended approval of multiple community project submissions, including bike racks, planters, school bursaries, and park enhancements

Circulation List

The Circulation List meeting distributes agendas for the Community Safety, Youth Council, International Relations, and Communities in Bloom committees. It also shares several media releases and mayoral proclamations, including a new Camp Access program for low‑income families. No decisions or votes are recorded; the meeting serves only to disseminate these documents.

• Committee agenda for the Community Safety Committee (May 7, 2025)
• Committee agenda for the Youth Council (May 5, 2025)
• Media Release dated May 2, 2025: “City launches new Camp Access program for low-income families”
• Media Release dated May 1, 2025: “Help keep clothes and other items out of landfill”
• Proclamation from Mayor A. Nuttall: May 5‑11, 2025 as Communities in Bloom Week

The May 7, 2025 Circulation List meeting listed agenda items for several committees and a series of correspondence items, but no actions, approvals, or vote results were recorded. All items are marked "Not available" for action and result.

City Council

The Barrie City Council will adopt the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. It will recommend moving forward with Option 1 and Option 2‑B of the 2025 Ward Boundary Review for further public consultation. The Council also approved motions directing staff on intergovernmental‑affairs negotiations. A by‑law (2025‑040) confirming the council’s proceedings was passed.

• Adopt Minutes of City Council meeting dated April 30 2025 (Item 25‑A‑050)
• Recommend Option 1 (page 25) and Option 2‑B (page 32) of the 2025 Ward Boundary Review for public consultation (Item 25‑G‑118)
• Motion without notice to permit a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction for intergovernmental‑affairs negotiations (Item 25‑A‑052)
• Adopt motion directing staff on the confidential negotiation plan (vote 11‑0) (Item 25‑A‑053)
• Pass By‑law 2025‑040 confirming council proceedings

The council adopted the previous meeting minutes and Section C of the General Committee Report. It carried a motion without notice to set a position for intergovernmental negotiations, and later approved staff to follow that direction. A by‑law confirming the meeting proceedings was passed unanimously, and the council adjourned.

• Adopted April 30, 2025 minutes as printed
• Adopted Section "C" of the General Committee Report (motion carried)
• Carried motion without notice on intergovernmental affairs update (two‑thirds vote)
• Approved staff direction on negotiations (11‑0 vote)
• Carried Watson & Associates 2025 Ward Boundary Review report
• Passed By‑law 2025‑040 confirming meeting proceedings (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:12 p.m. (carried)

General Committee

The General Committee will consider a recommendation to acquire property for a post‑secondary institution (file C05). It will receive a confidential presentation on a personal information matter involving committee appointments. A confidential update on intergovernmental‑affairs negotiations will also be presented. The Committee will consider appointing three citizens to the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee and amending By‑law 2023‑032 to reflect those appointments.

• Recommendation to acquire property for a post‑secondary institution (file C05)
• Presentation on confidential personal information matter – committee appointments
• Confidential intergovernmental‑affairs update – position, plan, procedure for negotiations
• Appointment of three citizens to the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee (term until 14 Nov 2026)
• Amendment to Committee Appointment By‑law 2023‑032 to include new committee members

The General Committee directed staff to proceed with a confidential potential acquisition of a post‑secondary property and to follow a confidential intergovernmental affairs plan. It recommended that three unnamed citizens be appointed to the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee and that By‑law 2023‑032 be amended to include them. All recommendations are to be considered by City Council on May 14, 2025.

• Recommended staff undertake direction for confidential potential acquisition of post‑secondary property (Section A)
• Recommended receipt of confidential personal‑information matter and intergovernmental affairs update (Section B)
• Recommended appointment of three citizens to the Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee (Section C)
• Recommended amendment to By‑law 2023‑032 to include the appointed citizen members (Section C)
• Recommended staff undertake direction for confidential negotiation plan (Section D)

Communities in Bloom Committee

The committee received an update on the 2025 Communities in Bloom Program, noting the “Edibles” theme and that judges are scheduled to visit the city July 22‑24, 2025. Members discussed pending criteria for the Healthier Living Cities category, upcoming registration, the Little Bloomers program for ages 6‑12, and a proclamation for Communities in Bloom Week (May 5‑11). The committee decided on the design of the 2025 program logo. The committee also reviewed the 2024 Judges Evaluation, with Councillor AM Kungl to follow up with staff and explore showcasing the city’s electric buses, Sports Hall of Fame, Legion 147, and Little Lake Boardwalk during the judges’ visit.

• 2025 Communities in Bloom Program theme “Edibles” and judges visit July 22‑24, 2025
• Pending criteria for the Healthier Living Cities category
• Registration opening soon and Little Bloomers program for ages 6‑12
• Proclamation for Communities in Bloom Week May 5‑11, 2025
• Committee chose the 2025 program logo design

The committee received updates on the 2025 Communities in Bloom program, including its "Edibles" theme, judges, and upcoming visits in July. It reviewed communications, registration plans, and the Little Bloomers program. The committee chose the design for the 2025 program logo. No votes or other formal approvals were recorded.

• Chose design of the 2025 Communities in Bloom program logo

International Relations Committee

The International Relations Committee discussed updates for sister cities including Harrogate, UK, Murayama, Japan, and Zweibrucken, Germany. The committee approved an expenditure of $9,000.00 from its budget to cover bus costs for the Global Perspectives Program. Staff were recommended to attend a Sister City Conference in Saginaw, Michigan, pending approval.

• Approved $9,000.00 for Global Perspectives Program bus costs
• Recommended staff support for Saginaw Sister City Conference
• Discussed twin-city exchange launch with Harrogate, UK
• Discussed plans for German hockey team visit in 2026
• Discussed Sir Robert Barrie Day recognition on June 7, 2025

The International Relations Committee met on May 6, 2025. It approved an expenditure of $9,000 from its budget to cover bus costs for the Global Perspectives Program. The committee also recommended that staff be supported to attend the Saginaw Sister City Conference in fall 2025, pending Mayor and CAO approval, and forwarded that recommendation to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee.

• Approved $9,000 expenditure for Global Perspectives Program buses

Youth Council

The Youth Council heard a presentation on the #ChangetheNow program from Joanne Foxton of Georgian College. Members voted Tola Olukoya as Vice‑Chair and confirmed the regular meeting schedule of the first Monday every other month at 5:30 pm, with a special meeting set for June 4 2025. The Recreation and Culture Services Department gave updates, including the Licence2Ride free bus and recreation pass for youth aged 12‑17. The council began drafting a work plan covering recreation, transit, housing, safety, events, technology, budgeting and youth resources.

• #ChangetheNow program presentation by Joanne Foxton (Georgian College)
• Vice‑Chair election: Tola Olukoya selected
• Meeting schedule confirmed; special Youth Advisory meeting on June 4 2025
• Recreation & Culture updates – Licence2Ride free bus and rec pass for ages 12‑17
• Work plan discussion – eight focus topics identified

The committee voted to appoint Tola Olukoya as Vice‑Chair. Members agreed that meetings will be held on the first Monday of every other month at 5:30 p.m. A special Youth Advisory meeting was scheduled for June 4 2025 to hear presentations from the Recreation and Culture Services Department. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Selected Tola Olukoya as Vice‑Chair
• Confirmed regular meeting day: first Monday of every other month at 5:30 p.m.
• Scheduled special Youth Advisory meeting for June 4 2025

Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee heard a presentation on an interactive solar mapping tool for residents to view rooftop solar potential. It reviewed a work‑plan update on developing green development standards and the possibility of a future workshop with developers. The committee also received updates from the Circular Economy Working Group on a reusable‑plastics survey, single‑use plastic by‑law examples, and a Repair Café held on April 5, 2025, with plans to expand the event.

• Presentation on an interactive solar mapping tool for rooftop solar potential (Grant Rudachyk)
• Work‑plan review of green development standards and potential developer workshop (Adam McMullin)
• Circular Economy Working Group update on reusable plastics survey and single‑use plastic by‑law examples
• Repair Café report from April 5, 2025 and plan to expand the café with Living Green
• Discussion of education and promotion ideas for residents and businesses on circular‑economy initiatives

The Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee heard a presentation on an interactive solar mapping tool for residents. It reviewed the work‑plan item on green development standards, noting that a workshop is premature. Updates were provided by the Circular Economy and Active Transportation working groups, including reusable‑plastic surveys and bike‑lane standards. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Affordability Committee

The Affordability Committee will review a proposed amendment to the City of Barrie Zoning By-law that would allow industrial uses on the 17.5‑hectare site at 131 Lockhart Road. The amendment changes the existing Agricultural General and Environmental Protection zones to General Industrial and Environmental Protection zones. It was introduced by Mayor Nuttall under Bill 3 of the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act to support a new industrial manufacturing building and create jobs.

• Proposed Zoning By‑law Amendment – 131 Lockhart Road (MDIR003-25)
• Change of zoning from Agricultural General (AG) and Environmental Protection (EP) to General Industrial (GI) and EP
• Site size approximately 17.5 hectares with about 94 m frontage on Lockhart Road
• Amendment introduced by Mayor Nuttall pursuant to Bill 3, the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act
• Purpose stated as supporting a new industrial manufacturing building and new jobs

The Affordability Committee met on April 30, 2025 to consider a proposed amendment to the Zoning By‑law for 131 Lockhart Road, which would permit industrial uses. Mayor Nuttall introduced the amendment and no verbal or written comments were raised aside from a letter from Salem Landowners Group Inc. The committee took no action and the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee

The Finance and Responsible Governance Committee will hear a presentation from Watson and Associates on the 2025 Ward Boundary Review and consider a recommendation to move forward with Option 1 and Option 2‑B for further public consultation while minimizing changes to ward numbers. The committee will also receive the Spirit Catcher Committee report. In addition, the committee will consider several community project submissions requesting funds for bike racks, park planters, school bursaries, and a heritage interpretive timeline. All items are presented for approval by the committee.

• Recommendation to adopt Option 1 (page 25) and Option 2‑B (page 32) of the 2025 Ward Boundary Review for public consultation
• $2,000 for purchase and installation of bike racks at Little Lake Park and Cartwright Park (Ward 3)
• $1,850 for park planters as part of beautification (Ward 3)
• $6,000 for school bursaries for Ward 3 students across six schools
• $13,000 to create an interpretive timeline in Military Heritage Park (Ward 8)

The Finance and Responsible Governance Committee recommended moving forward with Ward Boundary Review Options 1 and 2‑B for public consultation before a final council vote on May 7. It also recommended approval of numerous community project submissions, including bike racks, planters, school bursaries, park benches, and a heritage interpretive timeline. The committee endorsed the Conservation of Built Heritage Community Improvement Plan with $79,437.51 allocated, and withdrew a traffic‑calming bollard proposal for Ward 7. The Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee report was received for adoption.

• Recommended adoption of Ward Boundary Review Options 1 and 2‑B for further public consultation (to be considered May 7)
• Recommended approval of $2,000 for bike racks at Little Lake Park and Cartwright Park (Ward 3)
• Recommended approval of $1,850 for horticulture planters in Ward 3
• Recommended approval of $6,000 in school bursaries for Ward 3 students
• Recommended approval of $13,000 for an interpretive timeline in Military Heritage Park (Ward 8)
• Recommended approval of $11,820 for six benches in Sunnidale Park and related park amenities ($1,200 picnic tables, $4,716 bike racks) (Ward 4)
• Recommended adoption of the Conservation of Built Heritage Community Improvement Plan with $79,437.51 funding
• Withdrew the traffic‑calming bollard proposal for Ward 7

Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee

The Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee is discussing a funding request to decommission the Bayview Park Reservoir and remove a pumping station at Sam Cancilla Park. The body is also reviewing reports from various advisory committees and considering changes to the Adult Entertainment By-law.

• Proposed $2,565,000 budget for Bayview Park Reservoir decommissioning and Booster Pumping Station removal at Sam Cancilla Park
• Proposal to move up Sam Cancilla Master Plan and implementation (Project 001251) to 2025
• Request for staff to investigate separating burlesque dancing from the Adult Entertainment By-law
• Proposed name change of the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee to the Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Receipt of correspondence from Royal Victoria Hospital Emergency Room Physicians regarding warming centres and homelessness

The Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee recommended that the General Committee approve a $2,565,000 capital project to decommission the Bayview Park Reservoir and begin the Sam Cancilla Master Plan in 2025. It also recommended renaming the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee to the Sustainability Advisory Committee. Additionally, staff were tasked to study how other municipalities separate adult entertainment from the existing by‑law and report back.

• Recommend approval of $2,565,000 Bayview Park Reservoir decommissioning project (funded from Water Capital Reserve)
• Recommend approval of Capital Project 001251 – Sam Cancilla Master Plan to commence in 2025
• Recommend name change of Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee to Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Recommend staff investigate separation of adult entertainment categories from the Adult Entertainment By‑law and report to Finance and Responsible Governance Committee
• Received Royal Victoria Hospital physicians' open letter on warming centres (informational)
• Received Communities in Bloom Committee report dated March 6, 2025 (informational)
• Received Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee report dated March 6, 2025 (informational)
• Received Arts Advisory Committee report dated March 25, 2025 (informational)

City Council

City Council passed several by-laws including the 2025 municipal tax rates and a land expropriation. The meeting also included a report from an outgoing Student Mayor regarding local community issues.

• By-law 2025-037: Levy and collection of municipal taxes for 2025
• By-law 2025-038: Expropriation of land at Parts of Water Lots 26 and 27 in front of 185 Dunlop Street East
• By-law 2025-036: Zoning By-law Amendment for 131 Lockhart Road
• Adoption of April 16, 2025, meeting minutes

The council adopted the minutes from the April 16 meeting. It unanimously passed four by‑laws: a zoning amendment for 131 Lockhart Road, the 2025 tax‑rate by‑law, an expropriation by‑law for land on Dunlop Street, and a by‑law confirming the meeting’s proceedings. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (as printed)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑036 (zoning amendment for 131 Lockhart Road) – carried unanimously
• Approved By‑law 2025‑037 (2025 municipal tax rates) – carried unanimously
• Approved By‑law 2025‑038 (expropriation of land on Dunlop Street) – carried unanimously
• Approved By‑law 2025‑039 (confirmation of meeting proceedings) – carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. – carried

Circulation List

The City of Barrie circulated a list of staff memoranda, media releases and upcoming committee agendas for distribution to council and staff. Items include updates on business surveys, public art exhibitions, recreation programs, litigation status, and several media releases about ice‑storm response, road closures and community events. No formal decisions or votes are recorded in this agenda.

• Media Release: City extends landfill hours every Saturday until May 31 to support ice‑storm cleanup
• Media Release: Mapleview Drive East closure from Friday, April 25 to Monday, April 28
• Media Release: City hosts Building Services open house on May 1
• Staff Memo: 2025 Business and Employer Data Survey (Business Development Analyst)
• Staff Memo: Licence2Ride Program (Manager of Recreation Programs)

The April 30, 2025 Barrie Council meeting was a Circulation List. It listed staff memos and media releases, all marked as not available. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Arts Advisory Committee

The committee received presentations on the City's 10-year Culture Plan Update and the Public Art Strategy Update. Staff discussed consultation feedback, future actions for 2025 and 2026, and the city's vision for arts and culture.

• Presentation on 10-year Culture Plan Update including five key themes and six priorities
• Presentation on Public Art Strategy Update covering vision, goals, and categories
• Discussion of 2025 and 2026 implementation actions for culture and public art

The committee heard a presentation on the City’s 10‑year Culture Plan update and the Public Art Strategy update. Members asked questions and gave feedback on both presentations. No formal decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Property Standards Committee

The Committee heard appeals regarding property standard orders for three locations. The body decided whether to uphold existing orders and if extensions for completing required work were warranted.

• 177 Bayview Drive, Unit 53: Order PSC-25-00100 upheld with work completion extended to July 7, 2025
• 400 Bayfield Street: Order PSC-24-02324 upheld with work completion extended to September 30, 2025
• 177 Bayview Drive, Unit 47: Hearing held regarding an appeal by 177 Bayview Drive Ltd. c/o Realstar Corp

The Property Standards Committee adjourned the hearing for 177 Bayview Drive (order PSC-25-00082) to June 9, 2025. It upheld order PSC-25-00100 for the same property and extended the completion deadline to July 7, 2025. It also upheld order PSC-24-02324 for 400 Bayfield Street and extended the deadline to September 30, 2025.

• Adjourned hearing for 177 Bayview Drive order PSC-25-00082 to June 9, 2025
• Upheld order PSC-25-00100 for 177 Bayview Drive and extended deadline to July 7, 2025
• Upheld order PSC-24-02324 for 400 Bayfield Street and extended deadline to September 30, 2025

Circulation List

The meeting circulates a staff memorandum on the 2025 Arts and Culture Investment Program results and 2024 impacts, agendas for the Community Safety and Well-Being Committee and the Heritage Barrie Committee (both scheduled for April 22, 2025), two media releases about the 2025 Barrie Airshow and Easter‑weekend service reminders, and a correspondence from the Town of Aylmer opposing expansion of Strong Mayor powers. No decisions or votes are recorded.

• Staff memo on 2025 Arts and Culture Investment Program results and 2024 impacts
• Agenda for the Community Safety and Well-Being Committee meeting (April 22, 2025)
• Agenda for the Heritage Barrie Committee meeting (April 22, 2025)
• Media release titled “2025 Barrie Airshow will include CF-18 Tac Demo”
• Correspondence from the Town of Aylmer opposing expansion of Strong Mayor powers

The Circulation List meeting held on April 23, 2025 listed several agenda items (A1, B1, B2, C1, C2, C3), but each item is marked "Not available" and no actions, approvals, or vote results are recorded. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made or documented during this session.

Community Safety and Well-Being Committee

The Community Safety and Well‑Being Committee examined the draft content of the 2025‑2028 Community Safety Well‑Being Plan presented by Karie Warner of Avail Consulting. The committee gave feedback on the draft and asked for revisions. Ms. Warner said she will incorporate the feedback and present a revised draft at the next meeting.

• Discussion of draft Community Safety Well‑Being Plan 2025‑2028

The Community Safety and Well‑Being Committee reviewed the draft 2025‑2028 Community Safety Well‑Being Plan presented by Avail Consulting. Members provided feedback and the presenter agreed to revise the plan as discussed. The revised draft will be presented at the next meeting. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will consider the confirmation of the minutes from its April 22, 2025 meeting. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is virtual and scheduled for 5:00 PM on April 22, 2025.

• Confirmation of minutes for the April 22, 2025 Committee of Adjustment meeting

The Committee of Adjustment held a virtual meeting on April 22, 2025. The minutes only list three decision documents (A3-25, A13-25, A14-25) but provide no details of the decisions. Consequently, no specific approvals, denials, or tablings can be reported.

Heritage Barrie Committee

The Heritage Barrie Committee reviewed several agenda items. Development applications were deferred to the next meeting. A budget update was presented by Tammie Maynard. The draft 2025 Work Plan was discussed, and the committee recommended adding 67 McDonald Street as a listed property and moving forward with heritage designation for nine additional properties.

• Recommendation to add 67 McDonald Street to the Municipal Heritage Register
• Recommendation to designate nine properties (14 Cumberland St, 84 Cumberland St, 88 Cumberland St, 97 Cumberland St, 250 Dunlop St West, 90 William St, 87 Owen St, 126 Burton Ave, 22 Granville St) under the Bulk Heritage Designation Project
• Committee budget update presented by Tammie Maynard
• Review of draft 2025 Work Plan covering heritage awards, education, and conservation districts
• Development applications deferred to the next meeting

The committee deferred development applications to the next meeting. It recommended that 67 McDonald Street be added to the Municipal Heritage Register and that notices of intention be issued for nine properties on Cumberland, Dunlop, William, Owen, Burton and Granville streets. Both recommendations were forwarded to the Affordability Committee for consideration on May 28, 2025.

• Deferred development applications under review to the next meeting
• Recommended adding 67 McDonald Street to the Municipal Heritage Register (forwarded to Affordability Committee)
• Recommended proceeding with heritage designation notices for 14, 84, 88, 97 Cumberland St; 250 Dunlop St West; 90 William St; 87 Owen St; 126 Burton Ave; 22 Granville St (forwarded to Affordability Committee)

Circulation List

The council is circulating staff memoranda on the City‑Wide Community and Sustainable Design Guidelines and on an update to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law, along with the agenda for the Affordability Committee meeting. It also shares media releases announcing the mayor’s thanks to local manufacturers, opening of the Per Door Grant under the Housing Community Improvement Plan, a call for artist designs for award trophies, postponement of the Spring into Clean event, and the addition of two electric buses to Barrie Transit. No decisions are recorded for this meeting.

• Staff memo on City‑Wide Community and Sustainable Design Guidelines (dated April 16, 2025)
• Staff memo on Comprehensive Zoning By‑law Update (dated April 16, 2025)
• Agenda for the Affordability Committee meeting (April 16, 2025)
• Media release: Applications open for Barrie’s Per Door Grant (April 9, 2025)
• Media release: Two new electric buses added to Barrie Transit’s fleet (April 15, 2025)

The Circulation List meeting was held on April 16, 2025. Items on the agenda included staff memoranda on design guidelines and zoning updates, as well as several media releases about local initiatives. The minutes show no action results, votes, or approvals for any of the items. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made.

General Committee

The General Committee will receive the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee report and consider several items, including deferral requests for development charges on Harvie and Beacon Roads (Ward 6) and Serenity Lane (Ward 7). It will approve the 2024 Investment Management Report, adopt the 2025 tax rates and authorize by‑law preparation, and adjust budgets for the Next Generation 9‑1‑1 project. A $3,914,000 capital project for a standby generator at the Surface Water Treatment Plant Low Lift Pumping Station (Ward 10) will also be recommended for adoption.

• Deferral request for development charges on Harvie and Beacon Roads (Ward 6) – not granted, referred to staff
• Deferral request for development charges on Serenity Lane (Ward 7) – not granted, referred to staff
• Increase 9‑1‑1 phone system budget by $1,541,893; decrease IT1070 and IT1067 budgets by $320,000 and $363,000
• Adopt 2025 tax rates and authorize City Clerk to prepare necessary by‑laws (Staff Report FIN004‑25)
• Approve $3,914,000 standby generator project for SWTP Low Lift Pumping Station (Ward 10) funded from Water Capital Reserve

The General Committee recommended that Council adopt the 2025 tax rates and approve a $3,914,000 standby generator for the Surface Water Treatment Plant. It also referred two development‑charge deferral requests to staff, adjusted the budget for the Next Generation 9‑1‑1 system, and directed staff to implement permanent changes to the recreation grant adjudication panel. Several reports were received for information only.

• Recommended adoption of 2025 tax rates (25‑G‑080)
• Approved $3,914,000 standby generator project for SWTP Low Lift Pumping Station, funded from Water Capital Reserve (25‑G‑086)
• Increased Next Generation 9‑1‑1 phone system budget by $1,541,893 with offset decreases to other IT projects (25‑G‑079)
• Referred Harvie and Beacon Roads development‑charge deferral request to staff (25‑G‑074)
• Referred Serenity Lane development‑charge deferral request to staff (25‑G‑075)
• Directed staff to implement permanent changes to the Recreation and Sport Community Grant adjudication panel (25‑G‑084)
• Deferred Conservation of Built Heritage Community Improvement Plan to Finance Committee (25‑G‑085)
• Received Finance and Responsible Governance Committee report and 2024 Investment Management Report for information (25‑G‑073, 25‑G‑076)

General Committee

The General Committee will receive several confidential motions, including a lease agreement for the Sadlon Arena. It will also consider updates to committee appointments, a potential litigation matter involving an official plan and zoning by‑law amendment, and a potential land acquisition hearing of necessity. The Sadlon Arena lease recommendation is slated for adoption.

• Disposition of land matter – lease agreement – Sadlon Arena (recommendation for adoption)
• Personal information matter – committee appointments and updates
• Potential litigation matter – official plan and zoning by‑law amendment
• Potential acquisition of land matter – hearing of necessity
• Presentation concerning confidential disposition of land matter – Sadlon Arena (receipt)

The General Committee met in closed session and recommended City Council receive four confidential motions: a Sadlon Arena lease presentation, a personal‑information committee‑appointments report, a potential litigation matter on the Official Plan and Zoning By‑law, and a potential land‑acquisition hearing. It also recommended Council adopt staff directions on those items, including appointing members to advisory committees and proceeding with expropriation recommendations. No votes were taken on these recommendations.

• Recommended receipt of confidential Sadlon Arena lease presentation (motion 25‑G‑065)
• Recommended receipt of confidential committee appointments report (motion 25‑G‑066)
• Recommended receipt of confidential potential litigation on Official Plan and Zoning By‑law (motion 25‑G‑067)
• Recommended receipt of confidential potential land acquisition hearing of necessity (motion 25‑G‑068)
• Recommended adoption of staff direction on Sadlon Arena lease matter (motion 25‑G‑069)
• Recommended adoption of staff direction on committee appointments and updates (motion 25‑G‑070)
• Recommended adoption of staff direction on potential litigation matter (motion 25‑G‑071)
• Recommended adoption of staff direction on potential land acquisition (motion 25‑G‑072)

Affordability Committee

The Affordability Committee held a public meeting to review a zoning and subdivision application for a 96-unit residential project. The committee also received a presentation on city-wide design guidelines and a report from the Heritage Barrie Committee.

• Zoning application for 435 Anne Street North and 33 Harrison Crescent to build 96 units (4 single detached and 8 semi-detached)
• Proposed zoning change from Agriculture (A) and Residential Single Detached (R3) to RM2, RM1, and R3 with special provisions
• Presentation on City-wide Community and Sustainable Design Guidelines
• Receipt of the Heritage Barrie Committee report dated March 25, 2025

The committee reviewed a zoning by‑law amendment and draft subdivision plan for 435 Anne Street North and 33 Harrison Crescent, and presented the City‑wide Community and Sustainable Design Guidelines. A report from the Heritage Barrie Committee dated March 25 2025 was received. No motions were voted on or approved.

City Council

The Barrie City Council met on April 16, 2025 and adopted the minutes from the April 9 meeting. Council received a presentation on a confidential lease agreement for Sadlon Arena and approved several committee appointments. The council also adopted a $1,541,893 budget increase for the Next Generation 9‑1‑1 phone system, offset by cuts to two other IT projects. Development‑charge deferral requests for Harvie and Beacon Roads and for Serenity Lane were referred to staff and not granted.

• Increase budget for Next Generation 9‑1‑1 Phone System by $1,541,893 from the Tax Capital Reserve
• Decrease budgets for projects IT1070 and IT1067 by $320,000 and $363,000 respectively
• Adopt disposition of land matter – lease agreement for Sadlon Arena
• Deferral requests for development charges on Harvie and Beacon Roads (Ward 6) and Serenity Lane (Ward 7) were not granted
• Appointments to Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee, Parking Ad‑Hoc Advisory Committee, and Youth Council

The council adopted the First and Second General Committee Reports, receiving Section A of each and adopting Sections B and C where applicable. It approved By‑law 2025‑034 to expropriate the land at 280 McKay Road East, and unanimously passed By‑law 2025‑035 confirming the meeting’s proceedings. Several reports, including the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee report and a heritage improvement plan, were carried.

• Received Section A of First General Committee Report (moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris)
• Adopted Section B of First General Committee Report (moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris)
• Received Section A of Second General Committee Report (moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris)
• Adopted Section B of Second General Committee Report (moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris)
• Adopted Section C of Second General Committee Report (moved by Deputy Mayor R. Thomson, seconded by Councillor J. Harris)
• Carried By‑law 2025‑034 to expropriate lands at 280 McKay Road East (unanimous)
• Carried By‑law 2025‑035 confirming council proceedings (unanimous)
• Carried Report of the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee dated April 9 2025

City Council

The Barrie City Council approved a permit system for commercial motorized watercraft operating in Kempenfelt Bay, including a $2,000 operator permit fee and a $500 fee per vessel. The council also designated the Supervisor of Marina Services as the Harbour Master. In addition, the council adopted the 2025 tax ratios and announced an intention to rezone 131 Lockhart Road to General Industrial. Other items included the swearing‑in of a student mayor and a heritage signage investigation.

• Permit system for commercial motorized watercraft with $2,000 operator fee and $500 per vessel fee
• Adoption of 2025 tax ratios for residential, commercial, industrial and other property classes
• Intention to rezone 131 Lockhart Road from agricultural to General Industrial
• Discontinuation of needle collection kiosks except the one at H‑Block near the downtown library
• Investigation of options to replace Nine Mile Portage heritage signage

The Council adopted the March 26, 2025 minutes and approved all sections of the General Committee Report. It appointed Melissa Ann Mifsud as Deputy Treasurer and passed a by‑law setting 2025 tax ratios. A by‑law confirming the meeting’s proceedings was also passed, and the Council adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

• Adopted March 26, 2025 minutes (as printed)
• Received Section A of the General Committee Report
• Adopted Section B of the General Committee Report (carried)
• Adopted Section C of the General Committee Report (carried)
• Adopted Section D of the General Committee Report (carried)
• Appointed Melissa Ann Mifsud as Deputy Treasurer (by‑law 2025‑031, carried unanimously)
• Set 2025 tax ratios (by‑law 2025‑032, carried unanimously)
• Confirmed meeting proceedings (by‑law 2025‑033, carried unanimously)

Circulation List

This document is a circulation list of memos, agendas, and correspondence for city officials. It contains reports on poet laureate activities and updates on ice storm cleanup.

• 2024 Poet Laureate Activities and Programming Report
• Agenda for the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee meeting
• Proclamation of April 2025 as National Poetry Month
• Hydro One and InnPower Notice of Draft Environmental Study Report
• Media releases regarding ice storm cleanup

The meeting consisted of staff memos, a proclamation of National Poetry Month, correspondence from Hydro One and InnPower, media releases about ice‑storm cleanup, and a letter from Peterborough. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded.

General Committee

The General Committee is meeting to establish tax ratios for the 2025 taxation year and regulate commercial motorized watersports in Kempenfelt Bay. The body will also consider feasibility studies for senior spaces and heritage signage, and discuss short-term rental enforcement.

• Establishment of 2025 tax ratios, including a 40% tax rebate for eligible Charitable and Non-Profit Organizations
• New permit fees for Commercial Motorized Watercraft Operators: $2,000 per permit and $500 per registered vessel
• Feasibility study for a 55+ Seniors Space at the Lampman Lane Community Centre
• Discontinuation of the needle collection kiosk pilot program, except for the H-Block location near the downtown library
• Investigation into a complaint-based enforcement model for short-term rentals

The General Committee approved the 2025 property tax ratios and continued the 40% rebate for charitable and non‑profit organizations. It authorized the City Clerk to prepare the necessary bylaws. The committee also approved a permit system and fees for commercial motorized watercraft operators and designated a Harbour Master. Additionally, the needle‑collection kiosk pilot was discontinued except for one location.

• Adopted 2025 tax ratios for all property classes (Section B)
• Continued 40% tax rebate for charitable and non‑profit organizations (Section B)
• Authorized City Clerk to prepare bylaws establishing the 2025 tax ratios (Section B)
• Approved a permit system for commercial motorized watercraft operators in Kempenfelt Bay (Section D)
• Set commercial motorized watercraft permit fee at $2,000 and vessel fee at $500 each (Section D)
• Designated the Supervisor of Marina Services as the City’s Harbour Master (Section D)
• Discontinued needle‑collection kiosk pilot, keeping only the H‑Block location near the downtown library (Section C)
• Referred short‑term rentals regulation report to staff for a complaint‑based enforcement model (Section B)

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee

The Finance and Responsible Governance Committee discussed several requests to defer development charges for housing projects. The body also received the 2024 Investment Management Report and reviewed correspondence regarding CIP grants.

• Request by Centreville Homes to defer approximately 4.3 million in development charges for the Essa Road Project
• Referral to staff for development charge deferral requests at Serenity Lane (Ward 7) and Harvie and Beacon Roads (Ward 6)
• Receipt of the 2024 Investment Management Report presented by Investment Board Chair Geoff Waters
• Referral to staff of correspondence and a memorandum regarding Redwood Park Communities CIP funding for 151 Lillian Crescent
• Deferral of Staff Report DEV003-25 regarding the Conservation of Built Heritage Community Improvement Plan to April 30, 2025

The Finance and Responsible Governance Committee recommended that the development charge deferral requests for Serenity Lane and for Harvie and Beacon Roads be referred to staff for further consideration and a report back. It also recommended that the 2024 Investment Management Report be received for information. Additional items – Redwood Park Communities correspondence and memorandum, and the Conservation of Built Heritage Community Improvement Plan – were referred to staff or deferred for later review.

• Referred Development Charges Deferral Request – Serenity Lane to staff (recommended to General Committee)
• Referred Development Charges Deferral Request – Harvie and Beacon Roads to staff (recommended to General Committee)
• Recommended receiving 2024 Investment Management Report for information (to General Committee)
• Referred Redwood Park Communities correspondence (CIP Grant – 151 Lillian Crescent) to staff
• Referred Redwood Park Communities memorandum (CIP Funding Request) to staff
• Deferred Conservation of Built Heritage Community Improvement Plan staff report to Finance and Responsible Governance Committee meeting on April 30

Circulation List

The Barrie Council meeting on April 2, 2025 will distribute staff memoranda on the Allandale Transit Terminal, the Spring Into Clean event, and a 2024 KPI update for the 2022‑2026 Strategic Plan. It also includes agendas for the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee, the International Relations Advisory Committee, and the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee. A series of media releases cover topics such as local art for traffic cabinet wraps, grant funding increases, ice‑storm preparedness, and the opening of a warming centre at Allandale Recreation Centre.

• Staff memo on the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal and Downtown Mini Hub
• Staff memo on the Spring Into Clean recreation program
• Staff memo on 2024 Key Performance Indicators for the 2022‑2026 Strategic Plan
• Media release announcing significant grant funding increase for infrastructure and housing projects
• Media release about opening a warming centre at Allandale Recreation Centre

The April 2, 2025 Circulation List meeting presented several staff memos, committee agendas, and media releases. For each agenda item, the Action and Result fields are listed as "Not available," indicating no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. Consequently, the meeting did not result in any substantive decisions.

Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee

The Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee met to review its Terms of Reference. The group discussed the committee's mandate, which includes a senior's award added by Council, and the criteria for award recipients.

• Review of Terms of Reference
• Discussion of senior's award criteria
• Review of committee composition

The Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee met on March 27, 2025. The committee reviewed its Terms of Reference, including the senior award mandate from Council. It also examined the awards nomination process, covering the nomination deadline, potential announcement month, nomination form, and advertising. No formal decisions or approvals were recorded.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider a staff investigation into locating a 55+ seniors space at the Lampman Lane Community Centre and explore possible provincial and federal funding. The Committee will also receive an update on the Performing Arts Centre, including site assessment, schematic design timeline, and challenges related to its proximity to water. Staff expect to report back in May 2025, with a detailed Council report slated for late July/August 2025. The discussion notes potential budget limits for projects over $50,000 during the lame‑duck period in July.

• Feasibility study for a 55+ Seniors Space at Lampman Lane Community Centre (potential provincial/federal funding)
• Performing Arts Centre site assessment and schematic design timeline
• Staff report on the Performing Arts Centre expected May 2025; Council report expected late July/August 2025
• Potential budget restriction for projects exceeding $50,000 during the lame‑duck period (4th Friday in July)
• Proximity to water identified as a challenge for substantial building on the Performing Arts Centre site

The Executive Committee recommended that the Recreation and Culture Department investigate the feasibility of locating a 55+ Seniors Space at the Lampman Lane Community Centre and report to the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee. The recommendation was forwarded to the General Committee for consideration at its April 9, 2025 meeting. The committee also provided updates on the Performing Arts Centre, Sports Field, Lakehead University project, Recreation Centre, and Cadets relocation, but no formal approvals or votes were recorded.

• Recommended feasibility study for 55+ seniors space at Lampman Lane (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Barrie City Council meeting on March 26, 2025 adopted the minutes from the March 5 meeting, recognized three North American Teachers of Singing competition winners, and approved a list of tax applications totaling $251.38. The council also swore in Kenshin Rivera as the new Student Mayor and discussed the Walkway Winter Maintenance Pilot for inclusion in the 2026 budget.

• Swearing‑in of Student Mayor Kenshin Rivera (Monsignor Clair Catholic Elementary School)
• Adoption of the City Council minutes dated March 5, 2025
• Recognition and certificate presentation to NATS winners Anna Goldsmith, Maya McNair, and Delilah Johnstone
• Approval of tax applications amounting to $251.38 submitted on March 26, 2025
• Consideration of the Walkway Winter Maintenance Pilot locations for the 2026 City Budget

The council adopted the General Committee Report sections A‑F and approved a $251.38 tax application adjustment. It approved a $250,000 flagpole project at the First Responders Campus and a two‑thirds‑majority motion to send correspondence opposing the NVCA‑LSRCA amalgamation. The most notable action was the unanimous adoption of a zoning by‑law amendment for 282 King Street.

• Approved tax applications adjustment of $251.38 (carried)
• Adopted Section A of General Committee Report (carried)
• Adopted Section B of General Committee Report (carried)
• Adopted Section C of General Committee Report (carried)
• Approved $250K flagpole at First Responders Campus (two‑thirds vote)
• Approved correspondence opposing NVCA‑LSRCA amalgamation (two‑thirds vote)
• Carried zoning by‑law amendment for 282 King Street (unanimous)
• Passed By‑law 2025‑030 to confirm council proceedings (unanimous)

Community Safety Committee

The Community Safety Committee is reviewing a staff report on short-term rental regulations. The committee is considering referring the matter back to staff to investigate a complaint-based enforcement model involving zoning and the Official Plan.

• Short-term rentals regulation report (25-G-061)
• Report of the Community Safety and Well-Being Committee dated February 25, 2025
• Report of the Town and Gown Committee dated March 18, 2025

The Community Safety Committee received reports from the Community Safety and Well‑Being Committee and the Town and Gown Committee. It recommended that the short‑term rentals regulation report be sent back to staff to investigate a complaint‑based enforcement model with zoning and Official Plan options. The recommendation will be presented to the General Committee on April 9, 2025.

• Referred short‑term rentals regulation report to staff for complaint‑based enforcement study (recommended to General Committee)

Circulation List

The City of Barrie is distributing several staff memoranda covering a waterfront transit shuttle update, 2024 council remuneration and expenses, acceptance of municipal services for Yonge‑Go Village Phase 2, and the April recreation events calendar. It also provides agendas for the Executive Committee, Community Safety Committee, Arts Advisory Committee, Community Safety and Well‑Being Advisory Committee, Heritage Barrie Committee, and Order of the Spirit Catcher Committee. No decisions are listed; the items are for informational circulation.

• Waterfront Transit Shuttle Update (staff memo)
• 2024 Council Remuneration and Expenses (staff memo)
• Yonge‑Go Village – Acceptance of Municipal Services, Phase 2 (staff memo)
• April Events Calendar in Recreation and Culture Services (staff memo)
• Executive Committee agenda for March 26 2025 (committee agenda)

The March 26, 2025 Circulation List meeting consisted of staff memos and committee agenda items. No actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded for any item. The meeting record lists items as "Not available" for action and result.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review and approve the minutes of its March 25, 2025 meeting. No other agenda items or decisions are listed.

The Committee of Adjustment held a virtual meeting on March 25, 2025. The minutes list attachment files (e.g., A5-25, B9-25) but do not contain any recorded decisions, vote tallies, or outcomes. Consequently, no substantive actions were documented.

Heritage Barrie Committee

The Committee reviewed its 2025 budget and work plan. Several items were deferred to the next meeting, including the status of the Municipal Heritage Register and development applications.

• Allocation of $5,000.00 for printing historic neighbourhood guides
• Allocation of $10,000.00 for heritage plaques for bulk designation properties
• Approval of approximately $700.00 for two members' registration fees for the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference
• Review of 2025 Work Plan categories: Heritage Awards, Education and Awareness, and Heritage Conservation

The committee approved $5,000 for printing historic neighbourhood guides and $10,000 for heritage plaques for bulk‑designation properties. It also approved approximately $700 in early‑bird registration fees for two members to attend the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference. Review of the municipal heritage register and development applications was deferred to the next meeting. The chair will update the 2025 work plan and share it with members.

• Approved $5,000 for printing historic neighbourhood guides
• Approved $10,000 for heritage plaques for bulk‑designation properties
• Approved approx $700 early‑bird registration fees for two members to attend 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference
• Deferred review of municipal heritage register to next meeting
• Deferred review of development applications to next meeting
• Chair assigned to update 2025 Work Plan and circulate to committee members

Community Safety and Well-Being Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Committee met to discuss the draft of proposed final strategies for the 2025 to 2029 plan. A consultant presented details on strategies for housing, mental health, and navigation, and the committee provided feedback.

• Open delegation by Michael Slinger concerning the 2021-2024 Community Safety Well-Being Plan
• Consultation and Engagement Update
• Strategy Considerations presentation by Karie Warner of Avail Consulting
• Discussion on proposed final strategies for Housing/Homelessness
• Discussion on proposed final strategies for Mental Health and Addiction

The committee heard an open delegation from Michael Slinger about the 2021‑2024 Community Safety and Well‑Being Plan and noted staff will respond to his questions. Avail Consulting presented draft final strategies for the 2025‑2029 plan, covering housing/homelessness, mental health and addiction, and access and navigation. Members provided feedback but no motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Arts Advisory Committee

The committee received an update on the feasibility of installing a curtain at Meridian Square and discussed alternative options. It learned about Griffin Art’s micro‑grant program for youth arts participation. Staff reported that the Adult Entertainment By‑law has not been reviewed since 2005 and will be examined for possible changes. The group debriefed on Culture Days 2024 and began planning for the 2025 event, and discussed outreach for the upcoming Doors Open Barrie heritage event.

• Meridian Square Curtain Update – feasibility and noise concerns
• Griffin Art – micro‑grant program for youth arts, future presentation planned
• Adult Entertainment By‑law – not reviewed since 2005, staff to investigate changes
• Culture Days 2024 debrief and call for artist submissions for 2025
• Doors Open Barrie announcement – planning outreach to local organizations

The Arts Advisory Committee gave updates on the Meridian Square curtain project, Griffin Art micro‑grant group, Culture Days 2024, Doors Open Barrie 2025, and the 2024 Barrie Arts Awards. It adopted a recommendation that staff investigate how other municipalities have separated burlesque dancing from the Adult Entertainment By‑law, which has not been reviewed since 2005. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Recommended staff investigate how other municipalities separate burlesque dancing from the Adult Entertainment By‑law

Investment Board

The Investment Board reviewed the City’s 2024 investment performance, asset allocations, and market outlook. Members recommended adopting the 2024 Investment Management Report. The Board deferred discussion of the Investment Policy Statement to the next meeting. The Board also deferred review of the Investment Plan to the next meeting.

• Review of 2024 investment performance and asset allocations
• Recommendation to adopt the 2024 Investment Management Report
• Deferred review of the Investment Policy Statement
• Deferred review of the Investment Plan

The Investment Board reviewed the City’s 2024 investment performance and recommended that the 2024 Investment Management Report be received for information by the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee. The Board deferred the review of the Investment Policy Statement and the Investment Plan to the next meeting. No vote tallies were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m.

• Recommended adoption of 2024 Investment Management Report (for information)
• Deferred review of Investment Policy Statement to next meeting
• Deferred review of Investment Plan to next meeting

General Committee

The General Committee will receive several committee reports and staff recommendations. It will consider adopting the Walkway Winter Maintenance Pilot into the 2026 City Budget. The committee will also review a proposed amendment to add the Executive Committee as a Reference Committee, and consider items on pedestrian safety, traffic control, heritage designation, and a town‑crier recruitment request.

• Walkway Winter Maintenance Pilot 2026 Budget – staff report for adoption
• Amendment to Procedural By‑law 2019‑100 to add Executive Committee as Reference Committee
• Adult School Crossing Guard Program – staff report for information
• Pedestrian safety improvements at Duckworth and Napier streets
• Feasibility study for a stoplight at Johnson Street and Grove Street

The General Committee forwarded four committee reports for City Council to receive at its March 26 meeting. It also recommended a range of items for council consideration, including a $53.5 million increase in grant funding in the 2025 capital plan, safety investigations at Duckworth & Napier and Johnson & Grove, a Walkway Winter Maintenance pilot for the 2026 budget, and an amendment to add the Executive Committee as a Reference Committee. Additional recommendations covered community‑project approvals and a town‑crier expression of interest.

• Recommended City Council receive Executive Committee Report (25‑G‑032)
• Recommended City Council receive Community Safety Committee Report (25‑G‑033)
• Recommended inclusion of Walkway Winter Maintenance Pilot locations in the 2026 budget (25‑G‑037)
• Recommended amending Procedural By‑law 2019‑100 to add the Executive Committee as a Reference Committee (25‑G‑038)
• Recommended staff investigate pedestrian‑safety alternatives at Duckworth and Napier (25‑G‑040)
• Recommended staff investigate feasibility of a stoplight at Johnson & Grove (25‑G‑041)
• Recommended amendment to the 2025 capital plan with a net grant‑fund increase of $53,536,937 (25‑G‑052)
• Recommended approval of community projects for a bench, bike racks, solar lights, and the Sports Hall of Fame (25‑G‑047 to 25‑G‑050)

Circulation List

The council circulated a staff memo on the planning application updates for 175 and 199 Essa Road and 50 Wood Street. It also shared agendas for the Affordability, Senior’s and Accessibility, Town and Gown, and Investment Board committees scheduled for March 17‑20. Additional correspondence includes a landlord‑tenant reform resolution from Bradford West Gwillimbury, a liquor licence review for Brúd Bar and Bottle Shop at 19 Clapperton Street, a media release on Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, and a letter on the Boundary Adjustment Provincial Facilitation Process. No items were voted on at this circulation meeting.

• Staff memo on planning application update for 175 and 199 Essa Road and 50 Wood Street
• Liquor licence application review for Brúd Bar and Bottle Shop – 19 Clapperton Street
• Correspondence on landlord‑tenant reforms from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
• Media release announcing Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day (March 18)
• Mayor’s letter regarding the Boundary Adjustment Provincial Facilitation Process

The March 19, 2025 Circulation List meeting in Barrie, Ontario, only distributed memoranda and agenda items. No motions were presented, voted on, or recorded. Consequently, there were no approvals, denials, or items tabled.

Affordability Committee

The Affordability Committee will hear a Solutions Labs presentation on a proposed zoning by‑law. It will also review three zoning amendment applications: a draft plan of subdivision for 830‑912 Lockhart Road proposing 1,187 residential units, an official plan and zoning amendment for 112 King Street to allow a used‑car dealership, and a zoning amendment for 989 Mapleview Drive East proposing 328 residential units. Staff will provide updates and council members will ask questions.

• Solutions Labs presentation on a proposed zoning by‑law
• Application for zoning by‑law amendment and draft plan of subdivision – 830, 864, 894, 912 Lockhart Road (1,187 residential units)
• Application for official plan and zoning by‑law amendment – 112 King Street (used‑car dealership conversion)
• Application for zoning by‑law amendment and draft plan of subdivision – 989 Mapleview Drive East (328 residential units)

The Affordability Committee presented a Solutions Lab zoning by‑law overview and reviewed three development applications. It recommended that city staff investigate the most efficient way to re‑establish the retired Nine Mile Portage signage and report options to the Heritage Barrie Committee. It also recommended that the General Committee consider a memorandum on the CIHA/MZO update for 175 and 199 Essa Road and 50 Wood Street at its April 9, 2025 meeting. No votes were recorded.

• Recommended staff investigate Nine Mile Portage signage (no vote recorded)
• Recommended General Committee consider CIHA/MZO memorandum (no vote recorded)

Town and Gown Committee

The Town and Gown Committee received updates from Georgian College on recent staff reductions, a $45 million budget shortfall, and enrollment trends. City officials reported a rise in rooming houses and corporate‑owned homes in Wards 1 and 2, prompting joint inspections. The committee reviewed work‑plan priorities for housing, anti‑racism and food security, and scheduled future meetings to assign summer tasks.

• Georgian College cut 232 staff positions and closed 132 vacant posts.
• The college disclosed a $45 million financial gap, with expectations of a larger shortfall next year.
• International student enrollment fell about 45% for the winter term; domestic enrollment added 862 new winter students and 2,600 domestic plus 1,300 international students for the fall term.
• City reports increased rooming houses in Wards 1 and 2 and more homeowners registering properties under corporate names, leading to coordinated inspections by Development, Building, Enforcement and Fire services.
• Work‑plan updates focus on housing, anti‑racism, food security and city‑college collaboration; full meeting set for May 20 2025 and a smaller meeting for June 17 2025 to assign tasks.

Circulation List

This circulation list contains staff memoranda and correspondence for review. The items include a proposal for a community garden relocation and a summary report on development services.

• Staff memo regarding the relocation of the Eastview Community Garden to Dunsmore Park
• Development Services Summary Report 2024 on development applications and planning policy
• Correspondence from the City of Sarnia regarding a resolution on the Carbon Tax
• Lease agreement between the City of Barrie and Sea Cadets for the General John Hayter Southshore Centre

Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee discussed a presentation on city energy and greenhouse‑gas initiatives. A work‑plan review was deferred to the next meeting. Updates from several working groups were given, with some items deferred. The committee considered a recommendation to rename itself the Sustainability Advisory Committee.

• Sustainability Initiatives presentation by Adam McMullin, Manager of Energy Management
• Work Plan Review deferred to next meeting
• Working group updates: Repair Café events (Circular Economy) and road‑design/traffic tracking (Active Transportation)
• Committee name change recommendation to become the Sustainability Advisory Committee

City Council

The council approved a new capital project to decommission the Bayview Park Reservoir and remove its booster pumping station at Sam Cancilla Park, allocating $2,565,000 from the Water Capital Reserve. Council also adopted the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting, swore in the incoming student mayor, and recognized the 2024 Heritage Barrie award recipients. Additional items included a street‑renaming proposal, subdivision parking control amendments, and a tourism presentation request.

• Funding request: decommission Bayview Park Reservoir and remove booster pumping station – $2,565,000 from Water Capital Reserve
• Renaming of Army, Navy and Air Force Drive to Vespra Street (including sign and address changes)
• Amendment to Traffic By‑law 2020‑107 to add parking control for new subdivisions (225 Prince William Way, BEMP II/Great Gulf, Hewitt’s Gate East & West, Yonge Go Village Phase 1 & 2)
• Addition of proposed names (Alan Hopper, Barb Richards, Nancy Jean, Bautista) to the Municipal Names Registry
• Tourism Barrie invited to present a tourism assessment of Barrie's top 14 festivals and events

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee

The Finance and Responsible Governance Committee will consider several staff reports and community project submissions. Items include approval of the 2025 Internal Audit Work Plan, assistance to the Barrie Community Tennis Club, and funding for a bench, bike racks, solar lighting, and a $10,600 sports hall of fame display. The International Relations Advisory Committee report will be received for information. The committee will vote to adopt the listed projects.

• Approve the 2025 Internal Audit Work Plan (Appendix B)
• Direct staff to assist the Barrie Community Tennis Club with fee‑bylaw compliance and court rental
• Approve purchase and installation of a bench for Wilkins Walk at a cost of $1,518.25
• Approve purchase and installation of three bike racks at $675.00 each
• Approve purchase and installation of two solar light fixtures at Golden Meadow Park, total cost not to exceed $6,800 plus HST

Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee

The Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee received a presentation on the 2024 Annual Design and Construction Report, outlining historical data, carry‑over work, and the status of multiple road, watermain, and reconstruction projects. The committee also heard a presentation on the upcoming automated cart collection system, including rollout timeline and registration details. In addition, the committee received reports from the Arts Advisory Committee, Communities in Bloom Committee, and Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee.

• Presentation on the 2024 Annual Design and Construction Report covering projects such as EN177 Bryne Drive, EN1166 Duckworth Street, EN1288 Bayview Drive, EN1319 Eugenia Street, EN1238 Wellington D1, EN1280 Queens Park A1, EN1257 McKay Road, EN1549 Pavement Management Program, EN1463 Sophia Creek, EN1487 Ferndale Water Tower, and EN1468 Surface Water Treatment Plant
• Presentation on the Automated Cart Collection rollout, including cart capacity, set‑outs, limits, registration deadline March 31 2025, and rollout timeline
• Report of the Arts Advisory Committee dated January 28 2025
• Report of the Communities in Bloom Committee dated February 4 2025
• Report of the Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee dated February 6 2025

Circulation List

The March 5, 2025 circulation list distributes staff memos, a mayoral proclamation, and several media releases. No decisions are being taken at this meeting; it serves to inform council and the public. Items include a memo on industrial land needs, a proclamation of Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day, and releases about snow removal, ITSTARTS month, trail improvements, public art, and ward‑boundary review.

• Staff memo on Joint Land Needs Assessment Verification of Industrial Land Needs
• Proclamation from Mayor A. Nuttall designating March 18, 2025 as Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
• Media release inviting feedback on North Shore Trail improvements
• Media release seeking artists for the 2025 Brightening Barriers public art program
• Media release launching public consultation to review ward boundaries

International Relations Committee

The International Relations Committee will receive a budget update, discuss the Youth Ambassador and Global Perspectives programs, and review Invest Barrie's foreign direct investment 2025 work plan. The committee also heard updates on twinning relationships with Saginaw (Michigan), Murayama (Japan), Zweibrücken (Germany), Harrogate (United Kingdom), and Arras (France), and a brief report on the Sir Robert Barrie Project. No formal decisions were recorded; the items were presented for information and future consideration.

• Committee budget update presented by Tammie Maynard
• Invest Barrie presentation on the 2025 Foreign Direct Investment work plan by Stephannie Schlichter
• Youth Ambassador program update and discussion of continuation options
• Zweibrücken, Germany delegation visit planned for September 2025 and hockey exchange for 2026‑27
• Recognition of Sir Robert Barrie Day scheduled for June 7, 2025

Communities in Bloom Committee

The committee discussed the 2025 Communities in Bloom program, including the theme of "Edibles" and the city's entry into the "Healthier Livable Cities category." Members also reviewed recommendations from the 2024 judges' evaluation.

• Registration for the 2025 Communities in Bloom Program
• Discussion of the 2025 program theme: "Edibles"
• Entry into the "Healthier Livable Cities category"
• Review of 2024 Judges Evaluation recommendations

Finance and Corporate Services Committee

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee discussed moving waterfront parking permits to a digital system via the HotSpot app and website. The committee also received reports from the Seniors, Town and Gown, and International Relations advisory committees.

• Digital Waterfront Parking Permits to be issued per-vehicle with a two-year validity for residents
• Removal of $20 charge for third and subsequent permits for Barrie residents
• Existing waterfront hangtags issued since 2017 to expire December 31, 2023
• Recommendation to investigate ways to prevent long-term parking by nearby residents in waterfront lots
• Receipt of reports from Seniors Advisory, Town and Gown, and International Relations committees

Community Safety Committee

The Community Safety Committee will receive a staff report on the Adult School Crossing Guard Program for information. Members will discuss pedestrian‑safety alternatives at Duckworth and Napier. They will consider a staff investigation into installing a stoplight at the Johnson Street and Grove Street intersection and a feasibility study for citywide red‑light cameras. The meeting also includes presentations and reports from the Downtown Barrie BIA and several advisory committees.

• MOTION 24‑G‑142 – staff report on Adult School Crossing Guard Program (information only)
• Pedestrian safety alternatives for Duckworth and Napier (discussion item)
• Investigation of feasibility for a stoplight at Johnson Street and Grove Street intersection
• Feasibility study for installing red‑light cameras in the City
• Presentation of Downtown Barrie BIA 2024 annual report

General Committee

The General Committee is reviewing a funding request for water infrastructure removal and several land-use changes. The body will also discuss tourism analysis and update the municipal names registry.

• Proposed $2,565,000 budget to decommission Bayview Park Reservoir and remove Booster Pumping Station at Sam Cancilla Park
• Proposed renaming of Army, Navy and Air Force Drive to Vespra Street in Ward 2
• Zoning amendment for 334 and 340 Ardagh Road to allow townhouses (RM2-TH)
• Parking control amendments for 225 Prince William Way, BEMP II/Great Gulf, Hewitt’s Gate, and Yonge Go Village
• Addition of Alan Hopper, Barb Richards, Nancy Jean, and Bautista to the Municipal Names Registry

Affordability Committee

The Affordability Committee held public meetings to review two zoning by-law amendments for residential developments and a city-initiated Official Plan amendment. The body discussed land use designations, building heights, and alignment with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement.

• Proposed 25-storey mixed-use building with 160 units at 149, 151, 153 Dunlop Street East and 5 Mulcaster Street
• Proposed two 6-storey residential buildings with 456 rental units at 545-565 Big Bay Point Road
• City-initiated Official Plan amendment to align with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024)
• Proposed new 'Business Commercial' land use designation
• Proposed zoning change from R1 to RA2 for the Big Bay Point Road project

Circulation List

The City of Barrie circulated several staff memoranda, committee agendas, and media releases for review. Items include recreation event calendars, a subdivision engineering approval, and updates on snow removal and street construction. No decisions or votes are recorded for this meeting.

• Staff memo on the March Events Calendar in Recreation and Culture Services
• Staff memo on Spring Programming and Summer Camps in Recreation and Culture Services
• Staff memo on Hedbern Subdivision PH 2 – approval of engineering conditions and drawings
• Media release about downtown snow removal operations on February 23‑24
• Media release announcing construction on Owen Street and Sophia Street starting February 24

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss adding the Walkway Winter Maintenance Pilot locations, outlined on page 21 of the December 7, 2023 presentation, to the 2026 City Budget. It will also consider a proposal that the Committee meet monthly or at the Chair’s call. Finally, the Committee will review an amendment to Procedural By‑law 2019‑100 to designate the Executive Committee as a Reference Committee with defined mandate and objectives.

• Walkway Winter Maintenance Pilot 2026 Budget – recommendation to include pilot locations in the 2026 budget (Sponsor: Councillor S. Morales).
• Meeting Schedule – proposal that the Executive Committee meet once per month or at the Chair’s call.
• Terms of Reference amendment – add Executive Committee as a Reference Committee under Procedural By‑law 2019‑100 with specified mandate and objectives.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will meet virtually on February 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM to consider the staff report containing the minutes of the previous meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

Heritage Barrie Committee

The Heritage Barrie Committee discussed the 2025 Work Plan and the re-establishment of Nine Mile Portage signage. The body approved specific expenditures for event registration and award donations.

• Approved $1,200.00 for 2025 Doors Open Barrie registration and marketing
• Approved $400.00 donation to Barrie’s Royal Canadian Legion 147 for 2024 Heritage Barrie Awards
• Recommendation for staff to investigate cost-effective options to re-establish Nine Mile Portage signage at Meridian Place Park
• Discussion of $5,000.00 budget for printing additional Historic Neighbourhood Guides
• Update on the bulk designation project for development applications

Community Safety and Well-Being Committee

The Community Safety and Well-Being Committee received a presentation from Avail Consulting regarding the Barrie Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. The body discussed survey data and proposed strategies for community safety. No final decisions were made, and refined strategies will be reported at the next meeting.

• Review of 2024 Barrie Police Service Community Safety survey data
• Review of 2024 School Board(s) Climate Survey data
• Review of 2023 and 2025 CSWB Resident Survey results
• Discussion of proposed strategies for Housing/Homelessness
• Discussion of proposed strategies for Mental Health and Addiction

Circulation List

The meeting will review a staff memorandum from the Executive Director of Development Services about the Redwood Park Communities Capital Improvement Program funding request. It will also consider correspondence from the Toronto and Area Road Builders Association regarding recycled crushed aggregate, and a media release announcing two Economic Development Awards of Excellence received by the city.

• Staff memo on Redwood Park Communities CIP Funding Request
• Correspondence from Toronto and Area Road Builders Association about Recycled Crushed Aggregate
• Media release announcing two Economic Development Awards of Excellence

Circulation List

This document is a circulation list of memos and correspondence for February 12, 2025. It includes staff reports on transit and licensing, as well as various community notices and external correspondence.

• Liquor Licence Application Review for Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Barrie at 74 Bryne Drive
• Staff memo regarding the 2025 Transit Route Plan Survey
• Full road closure of Simcoe Street starting February 10
• Option for property owners to request smaller garbage carts at no charge until March 31
• CIP Grant correspondence regarding 151 Lillian Crescent

Youth Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and meeting logistics. There are no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics listed in the record.

Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee met on February 6, 2025. New chair Councillor S. Morales introduced himself and outlined his goals. Members provided feedback on the committee’s first two years and discussed updates from five working groups covering circular economy, building and energy, food security, transportation, and environment. The committee reappointed W. Steimle as Vice‑Chair for the remainder of the 2022‑2026 term.

• Chair’s welcome by new chair Councillor S. Morales (2022‑2026 term)
• Member feedback on the first two years and future work plan
• Working‑group updates: circular economy (repair cafés, reusable containers), building/energy and housing (government grants, sustainability position), food production (list circulation), active transportation (bike lane candlestick installations), environment (backyard hens, greenhouse tour)
• Reappointment of W. Steimle as Vice‑Chair for the remainder of the term

Circulation List

The Circulation List meeting distributes informational items to municipal staff. It includes a staff memo about Family Day 2025, a memo on changes to notifications for Planning Act applications, agendas for three advisory committees, and several media releases on upcoming events and services. No decisions or votes are recorded for this meeting.

• Family Day 2025 staff memo from K. Ellis, Manager of Recreation and Culture Programs
• Memo on Changes to Notifications for Planning Act Applications from A. Gameiro, Supervisor of Planning and Zoning Enforcement
• Agenda for the Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee meeting (Feb 4, 2025)
• Media Release titled “Celebrate winter at Barrie’s annual Winterfest February 1 and 2” (Jan 29, 2025)
• Media Release titled “Downtown snow removal operations taking place overnight February 2 and 3” (Jan 31, 2025)

Communities in Bloom Committee

The Communities in Bloom Committee discussed the 2025 program, noting a new “Healthier Liveable City” category and the theme “Edible Gardens.” The committee approved an expenditure of up to $5,000 from its budget to cover the registration fee. It also reviewed the 2024 evaluation overview, suggested painting the Rainbow Crosswalk, and tasked the Legislative Coordinator with incorporating 2024 recommendations into a working document.

• Approved up to $5,000 from the committee budget for the 2025 Communities in Bloom registration fee.
• Introduced a new program category called “Healthier Liveable City.”
• Set the 2025 program theme as “Edible Gardens.”
• Suggested working on painting the Rainbow Crosswalk as an easier evaluation item.
• Legislative Coordinator Tammie Maynard to incorporate 2024 evaluation recommendations into a working document.

International Relations Committee

The International Relations Committee reviewed its 2024‑2025 budget and provided updates on the Youth Ambassadors/Global Perspectives Program and several sister‑city relationships. It discussed partnership opportunities with Saginaw, Michigan; Murayama, Japan; and other international partners. The committee approved up to $1,200 for transportation costs and a dinner for three Harrogate, United Kingdom students attending Georgian College in February 2025.

• Committee budget update for 2024 and 2025 presented by Tammie Maynard and Stephannie Schlichter
• Youth Ambassadors/Global Perspectives Program status update and pending staff report
• Approval of up to $1,200 for transport and dinner for Harrogate, UK students at a Barrie Colts game
• Zweibrucken, Germany youth hockey team interest in traveling to Barrie in April 2026
• Sir Robert Barrie Project update including presentation of the framed HMCS Barrie’s Royal Canadian Naval Ensign

Circulation List

The Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee will hold a circulation list meeting on January 29, 2025. No agenda items are attached; the agenda entries are marked "Not available." The meeting includes correspondence items such as two media releases and three Barrie Public Library Board minutes.

• C1 – Media Release dated January 23, 2025: “Community invited to share input on Barrie’s safety and well‑being plan.”
• C2 – Barrie Public Library Board minutes dated November 28, 2024.
• C3 – Barrie Public Library Board minutes dated January 6, 2025.
• C4 – Media Release dated January 28, 2025: “Barrie Airshow returns June 7 and 8.”

Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee

The committee will receive reports from the Arts Advisory Committee (dated Nov 26 2024) and the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee (dated Jan 13 2025). It will consider a funding request to decommission the Bayview Park Reservoir and remove the associated Booster Pumping Station at Sam Cancilla Park, with a budget of $2,565,000 funded entirely from the Water Capital Reserve. The request also calls for referral to a future committee and public input on creating parkland from Mulcaster Street to the eastern border of Sam Cancilla Park, including a legal review.

• Receive Arts Advisory Committee report (Nov 26 2024) – no action
• Receive Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee report (Jan 13 2025) – no action
• Funding request: decommission Bayview Park Reservoir and remove Booster Pumping Station at Sam Cancilla Park, $2,565,000 from Water Capital Reserve
• Referral of the Bayview Park project to a future Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee
• Public invitation for delegations on parkland feasibility from Mulcaster Street to Sam Cancilla Park, with legal review

City Council

The Barrie City Council will adopt the minutes from the Jan 15, 2025 meeting and recognize the Maple Ridge Secondary School senior girls basketball team for winning the 2024 OFSAA championship. Residents will hear deputations on motion 25‑G‑015 concerning the 2025 police budget and service‑partner spending. The council will discuss an interim use agreement for the Sea Cadets at the General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre and consider amending Procedural By‑law 2019‑100 to require consultants and developers to present to council in person.

• Adopt minutes of the City Council meeting dated Jan 15, 2025
• Recognition of Maple Ridge Secondary School senior girls basketball team for 2024 OFSAA championship
• Deputations on motion 25‑G‑015 – 2025 Business Plan and Budget – Service Partners (police budget concerns)
• Interim agreement for Sea Cadets to use office space at General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre at no charge
• Amendment to Procedural By‑law 2019‑100 to require in‑person council and committee presentations

Heritage Barrie Committee

The Heritage Barrie Committee reviewed its 2024‑2025 budget, approved spending for the Heritage Awards reception, and added 64 Mary Street to the Municipal Heritage Register. It also renewed its Community Heritage Organization membership and discussed walking tours and a new Town Crier recruitment.

• Approved up to $750 from the committee budget for the Heritage Barrie Awards reception scheduled for March 5, 2025.
• Added 64 Mary Street to the Municipal Heritage Register as a listed property.
• Approved a $75 expenditure to renew membership fees with the Community Heritage Organization.
• Discussed Heritage Walking Tours and suggested using student guides for adult and youth tours.
• Requested an expression of interest to recruit a new Town Crier.

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for this meeting is procedural boilerplate. The only listed item is the confirmation of minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting.

• Confirmation of Minutes for the Committee of Adjustment meeting dated January 28, 2025

Arts Advisory Committee

The committee introduced new Director Kevin Datema and Manager Crystal Pollard. Members received updates on Winterfest scheduled for Feb 1‑2 with free family events at Centennial Park and Will Dwyer Park, a free shuttle from Bayfield Mall, a dinosaur theme and a Snow Valley snow‑tubing slide. An update on the Hello Winter program noted a Family Day event on Feb 17 at the Barrie Community Sports Complex. The chair reported that a draft work plan and a Culture Plan update will be circulated for feedback before the next meeting.

• Introductions of new Director of Recreation and Culture Services, Kevin Datema, and Manager of Small Business and Creative Sector, Crystal Pollard
• Winterfest set for Feb 1‑2 with free events at Centennial Park and Will Dwyer Park, free shuttle from Bayfield Mall, dinosaur theme, and Snow Valley slide for snow tubbing
• Hello Winter program runs all February; Family Day event on Feb 17 at Barrie Community Sports Complex
• Committee work plan update: draft to be circulated for feedback; Culture Plan update to be provided at next meeting

General Committee

The General Committee is reviewing 2025 budget requests for several service partners, including police and the public library. The body is also discussing a new interim agreement for the Sea Cadets and potential amendments to procedural by-laws regarding in-person presentations.

• Proposed 2025 budget requests: Barrie Police Services Board ($72.2 million), County of Simcoe ($32.9 million), and Barrie Public Library ($9.7 million)
• Proposed interim agreement for Sea Cadets to use office space at General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre at no charge
• Proposed amendment to Procedural By-law 2019-100 requiring consultants and developers to present to Council and Committee in person
• Proposal to establish a Parking Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee to review on-street parking standards by Q2 2026
• Proposed $150k from Development Charge Reserve for a 'Barrie North West Boutique Library' project

Circulation List

The City of Barrie is issuing a circulation list that includes several staff memoranda, committee agendas, a media release, and a mayoral proclamation. No motions, votes, or formal decisions are recorded for this meeting.

• Staff memo on the February Events Calendar in Recreation and Culture Services
• Staff memo on Winterfest and Hello Winter events
• Staff memo on the CIHA/MZO update for 175 and 199 Essa Road and 50 Wood Street
• Liquor licence application review for A Pirates Licence Inc. at 9 Simcoe Street (Ward 2)
• Media release announcing transition of the Mayor’s Taskforce into a permanent executive committee

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee discussed updates to the city's accessibility planning and a private newspaper pilot project. The committee also received information on Alzheimer's awareness and a current membership opening.

• Review of the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (MYAP) which ended in 2024
• Discussion of 'This Month in Barrie' newspaper pilot project with Barrie Compass
• Public application deadline for committee membership: January 31, 2025, at 4:30pm
• Update on the amalgamation of Alzheimer’s Society of Barrie and Orillia into the Alzheimer’s Society of Simcoe County

Community Safety Committee

The committee is discussing the allocation of funds for the Bright Futures Grant and other community programs. This includes funding for nature parks and high-risk community day camps. A list of selected organizations was reviewed in a confidential session.

• Proposed allocation of $68,299 total: $25,000 from Council Strategic Priorities Account and $43,299 from Reinvestment Reserve
• $24,000 proposed for the City of Barrie Nature Parks Play Program
• $35,000 proposed for day camp programs for high risk communities
• $9,299 proposed to top up Bright Futures Grant Funding
• Review of confidential grant submissions

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee

The Finance and Responsible Governance Committee is discussing a 2025 ward boundary review and the potential to allow motorized business activities on the waterfront. The body is also considering updates to committee memberships and procedural by-laws regarding in-person presentations.

• Proposal to allow motorized activities on the waterfront and create a licensing protocol
• Proposed amendment to Procedural By-law 2019-100 requiring consultants and developers to present in person
• Creation of a Parking Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee to review on-street parking standards by Q2 2026
• Interim agreement for Sea Cadets to use office space at General John Hayter Southshore Community Centre at no charge
• Introductory workshop on the 2025 Ward Boundary Review presented by Dr. Zachary Spicer

Circulation List

The circulation list includes a staff memo about the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal and Downtown Mini Hub, agendas for the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee, Community Safety Committee, and Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee, and correspondence from the County of Northumberland, the Town of Plympton‑Wyoming, and the Town of Aylmer on various resolutions. No decisions are recorded; the items are for information and discussion.

• Staff memo on Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal and Downtown Mini Hub
• Agenda for the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee meeting
• Agenda for the Community Safety Committee meeting
• Agenda for the Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee meeting
• Correspondence from County of Northumberland on agricultural land protection resolution

City Council

Council adopted the December 11, 2024 minutes and received several reports, including finance, internal audit, and the Barrie Police Service budget presentation. It approved $225,000 from the Tourism Reserve for the Business Improvement Area summer concert series and adopted zoning by‑law amendments for McKay Road and Ottaway Avenue. The council also adopted recommendations on the International Relations reserve fund, youth ambassador programs, and referred a hospital letter on warming centres to a future committee.

• $225,000 allocated to the BIA for a summer concert series, to be repaid by Dec 31 2025
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 124, 180, and 228 McKay Road (Ward 7)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 12 Ottaway Avenue (Ward 2)
• Transfer of unused 2024 reserve funds back to the International Relations Committee reserve fund
• Adoption of recommendation to investigate an alternative Youth Ambassador program

Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee received an update on the waterfront e-bike licensing program and discussed expanding it to other city locations. The committee also received progress reports from various sustainability working groups and set a monthly meeting schedule.

• Presentation on e-bike usage and the Scooty program at Centennial Beach
• Decision to meet on the 1st Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
• Update on downtown repair cafés and a pilot to expand into libraries and retirement communities
• Discussion of a reusable cup program for independent cafes
• Report on the upcoming opening of the City's new greenhouse

Circulation List

This document is a circulation list of memos, agendas, and media releases for January 8, 2025. It includes administrative updates and reviews for specific business applications.

• Liquor Licence Application Review for One Eyed Jack’s at 165 Wellington Street West
• Liquor Licence Application Review for Dream Billiards Sports Bar and Eatery Inc. at 510 Bryne Drive, Unit A
• Update on 1000 Waterfront Trees
• Joint Needs Analysis and Study Stage 3 report
• Agenda for the Affordability Committee meeting

General Committee

The General Committee will consider recommendations to adopt zoning by‑law amendment applications for properties at 124, 180 and 228 McKay Road (Ward 7) and at 12 Ottaway Avenue (Ward 2). It will also consider adopting a recommendation to transfer unused 2024 reserve funds back to the International Relations Committee reserve fund. Additional items include a proposal to suspend the travel portion of the Youth Ambassador Program while continuing funding for the Global Perspectives Program, and a referral of a hospital physicians’ correspondence on warming centres to a future committee. The committee will receive the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee report and an internal audit status update for information.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application – 124, 180, 228 McKay Road (Ward 7)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment Application – 12 Ottaway Avenue (Ward 2)
• Transfer of unused 2024 reserve funds to International Relations Committee reserve fund
• Suspend travel portion of Youth Ambassador Program; continue funding for Global Perspectives Program
• Referral of Royal Victoria Hospital physicians’ correspondence on warming centres

Affordability Committee

The Affordability Committee reviewed two zoning by-law amendment applications for new residential projects. The body also received a presentation on the 2023 Community Settlement Strategy for immigrants in Simcoe County.

• Proposed 6-storey mixed-use building with 111 rental units and 1 commercial unit at 375, 389, and 393 Yonge Street
• Proposed 20 residential townhouse units at 334 and 340 Ardagh Road
• Zoning amendment request for 375-393 Yonge Street from General Commercial to Mixed Use Node
• Zoning amendment request for 334-340 Ardagh Road from Residential Single Detached to Residential Multiple Dwelling
• Presentation by County of Simcoe Local Immigration Partnership on the 2023 Community Settlement Strategy