Simcoe County, Ontario

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee is discussing transition plans for a revised council composition for the 2026-2030 term. This includes updating the Procedure By-law and reviewing committee structures to align with a reduction in council size from 32 to 17 members.

• Proposed title change of Head of Council from Warden to County Chair
• Proposal to remove the role of Deputy Warden
• Dissolution of the Economic Development Sub-Committee and Grant Program Task Force
• Amended Terms of Reference for Governance, Agricultural Liaison, Audit and Finance, Bursary, Planning Advisory, and Affordable Housing Advisory committees
• Confidential reviews of CAO performance and title/compensation

Joint Council and Committee of the Whole

Governance Committee

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Economic Development Sub-Committee

Committee of the Whole

Council

Bursary Committee

Audit and Finance Committee

Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board

Council

Committee of the Whole

Joint Council and Committee of the Whole

Special Budget Meeting

Joint Council and Committee of the Whole

Joint Council and Committee of the Whole

The Joint Council and Committee of the Whole will adopt minutes and reports from previous meetings and approve the Performance Management, Human Services and Corporate Services recommendations. Councillors will also approve several major initiatives, including $100,000 funding for a temporary HART Hub staff position, a $600,000 leachate management upgrade at the Collingwood Landfill, and the Canada‑Ontario Housing Initiatives Investment Plan for 2026‑2027. The most significant financial decision is to raise the Simcoe Village Campus project budget by 4.83% from $353 M to $370.1 M and to add maintenance and oversight staff for the campus.

• Increase Simcoe Village Campus project budget by 4.83% from $353 M to $370.1 M (Item CCW 2026-175)
• $100,000 from the Social Services Reserve to fund a temporary full‑time HART Hub position (Item CCW 2026-174)
• $600,000 for leachate management infrastructure upgrades at the Collingwood Landfill (Item CCW 2026-170)
• Approval of the Simcoe County Museum Five Year Plan (Item CCW 2026-172)
• Approval of the Canada‑Ontario Housing Initiatives Investment Plan 2026‑2027 (Item CCW 2026-182)

Shareholder of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Inc.

The County of Simcoe, as sole shareholder of Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Inc., is holding its annual general meeting to elect directors to the LSRA Board, appoint Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditors, approve the 2025 draft audited financial statements, and ratify the actions of the Board since the last AGM.

• Election of directors to the LSRA Board (Schedule 1: includes Warden Basil Clarke, Councillors, and members)
• Appointment of Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditors
• Approval of the 2025 draft audited financial statements
• Ratification of actions of the LSRA Board of Directors since the last annual general meeting

Shareholder of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation

The Shareholder of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation (the County) will hold its annual general meeting on June 23, 2026. They are set to elect directors for the SCHC, appoint Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditors, approve the 2025 draft audited financial statements, and ratify actions taken by the board since the last annual meeting. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine procedural items.

• Election of directors for the Simcoe County Housing Corporation (list in Schedule 1)
• Appointment of Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditor for the SCHC
• Approval of the 2025 draft audited financial statements (Schedule 2)
• Ratification of actions taken by the SCHC Board of Directors since the June 2025 AGM
• Adoption of minutes from the June 24, 2025 Shareholder meeting

Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board

This Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board meeting is largely procedural. The main public item is approving the Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) for June 23, 2026, which includes recommendations to elect directors, appoint Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditor, approve the 2025 draft audited financial statements, and ratify board actions since the last AGM. The board will also enter closed session for confidential updates on infrastructure, rates, real estate/legal matters, and advocacy/regulatory response.

• Notice of AGM scheduled for June 23, 2026, with director elections (Schedule 1) and auditor appointment
• Approval of 2025 draft audited financial statements (Schedule 2)
• Confidential infrastructure update (LSRA 2026-194)
• Confidential rates review and update (LSRA 2026-195)
• Confidential real estate/legal matters (LSRA 2026-196) and advocacy/regulatory response (LSRA 2026-204)

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee will discuss several governance and transition items, including a revised council composition and a full-time head of council position, as well as strong chair powers. They will also consider advocating for procedural clarity on weighted voting regulations and review code of conduct implications from provincial Bill 9. A confidential session is scheduled for the CAO performance appraisal review.

• GOV 2026-177: Governance and Transition Considerations for a Revised Council Composition and Full-time Head of Council Position
• GOV 2026-178: Governance and Transition Considerations for a Head of Council Position with Strong Chair Powers
• GOV 2026-179: Authority to Advocate for Procedural Clarity in Pending Weighted Voting Regulations
• GOV 2026-180: Council Code of Conduct Implications – Passing of Provincial Bill 9, Municipal Accountability Act, 2026
• Confidential GOV 2026-117: CAO Performance Appraisal Review

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider approval of the Town of Wasaga Beach Official Plan, including a non-decision on ELM Lands, and a non-decision on the Township of Clearview Official Plan. Members will also hear a delegation requesting that intimate partner violence be declared an epidemic, receive reports on long-term care grants, and discuss a proposed private golf range at a closed landfill. Several items are consent. A closed session is scheduled for confidential land acquisitions.

• Approval of Town of Wasaga Beach Official Plan with modifications and a non-decision on ELM Lands (Blocks 64, 68, 83, Plan 51M-1158)
• Approval of Township of Clearview Official Plan non-decision regarding 2051 population/employment growth horizon
• Delegation from CFUW Orillia requesting declaration of intimate partner violence as an epidemic
• 2025-2026 EASE Grant for Simcoe County Bench Seating Program in long-term care homes
• Proposed private golf range at County Waste Site 33 (Closed Collingwood Incinerator Landfill)

Council

Council will consider a proposal to reduce residential development charge rates by 30% to 50% from March 2026 levels for three years, applying across all residential types and geographic areas. Two by-laws are also up for enactment: one delegating authority to the CAO for post-election administrative actions, and another authorizing agreements under the Housing Opportunities Fund. Other items include routine approvals of previous minutes, committee reports, and proclamations.

• Development Charge Reduction Program proposing 30-50% reduction in residential development charge rates for three years (Item 11.1, CO 2026-193)
• By-law 7186-26 delegating authority to CAO for actions under Section 275(3) of Municipal Act after Nomination Day and before new Council sworn in
• By-law 7187-26 authorizing Warden and County Clerk to enter agreements for Housing Opportunities Fund allocations
• Adoption of May 26, 2026 Council minutes and Committee of the Whole reports
• Proclamations for International Archives Day (June 9) and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15)

Economic Development Sub-Committee

The Economic Development Sub-Committee will receive informational updates on workforce development attraction and retention initiatives, the Made in Simcoe County Tourism Strategy, and tourism and economic development communications. No binding decisions are scheduled; all items are for receipt only.

• EDO secured $73,100 in matched RED program funding for workforce initiatives (April 2024–March 2026)
• Work in Simcoe County website hosted 6,490 active jobs in April 2026, with 125,000 users over the past year
• Simcoe County Skilled Trades Fair held April 23 at Georgian College Midland campus, with over 300 student attendees and 41 exhibitors
• Nine employer training sessions delivered since November 2025, including six by Lakehead University and three by Simcoe Muskoka Skillforce
• Industry tours for 38 SHSM students at Raytheon ELCAN, IFM Manufacturing, and Georgian College on March 31, 2026

Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board

The Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board will consider several items including receiving the 2025 fourth quarter report, approving the notice for the Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2026, adopting recommendations on the Affordable Housing Lease Up Process, and entering into a funding agreement for electric vehicle charging stations at 100 Miller Park in Bradford. The board will also discuss a confidential transfer of assets report in closed session.

• Receive 2025 Fourth Quarter Report on operational and financial performance
• Notice of Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2026, to elect directors, appoint auditors (Baker Tilly KDN LLP), and approve 2025 draft audited financial statements
• Approve recommendations on Simcoe County Housing Corporation Affordable Housing Lease Up Process
• Approve funding agreement with Ontario Centre of Innovation for ChargeON program to install EV charging stations at 100 Miller Park, Bradford
• Confidential consideration of a transfer of assets report

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will consider endorsing final deliverables for a Community Planning Permit System template project, which aims to streamline development approvals for affordable housing. They will also receive a presentation on Bridge Housing from Homelessness Services and discuss a regional Encampment Communications Portal. The endorsement would allow distribution of templates to local municipalities for implementation.

• Endorsement of Community Planning Permit By-law Template, Official Plan Amendment Template, and Implementation Guide (AHA 2026-150)
• Presentation on Bridge Housing Update by Kate Hunter, Manager, Homelessness Services
• Regional Rollout of Encampment Communications Portal (AHA 2026-168)
• Terms of Reference for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
• No dollar amounts or specific project addresses mentioned in agenda

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider approving up to $1.9 million from the social housing reserve for affordable rental housing development via a 2026 Request for Proposals. They will also receive an update on recruitment and retention for health and emergency services, and vote on recommendations from the Audit and Finance Committee and the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a confidential land acquisition for a road project.

• Proposal to allocate $1.9 million from social housing reserve for affordable rental housing through a 2026 RFP
• Update on 2025 recruitment and retention efforts for health and emergency services, including 23 nurses hired via the CCPN program
• Approval of recommendations from the Audit and Finance Committee (May 19, 2026)
• Approval of Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee recommendations, with exceptions for four municipalities
• Closed session to discuss land acquisition for a road project (Confidential CCW 2026-147)

Council

This meeting is largely procedural, focused on approving previous council minutes and committee reports. Council will also receive communications and proclamations for Museum Month, National AccessAbility Week, and Pride Month, and enact a confirmatory by-law.

• Adoption of minutes from May 12, 2026 council and committee meetings
• Approval of Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services committee reports from May 12
• Proclamation of May 2026 as Museum Month
• Proclamation of May 31–June 6, 2026 as National AccessAbility Week
• Proclamation of June 2026 as Pride Month

Audit and Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Committee will receive a presentation on the 2025 comparative financial analysis from Baker Tilly and consider several items including the approval of the draft audited financial statements for fiscal year 2025. They will also review the 2025 investment report, the annual statement of development charge reserve funds, and proposed changes to the 2027 budget document. Additionally, a presentation on a centralized security team for municipal partners will be given.

• Approval of draft audited financial statements for fiscal year 2025
• Receipt of 2025 Audit Committee Reporting Letter from Baker Tilly
• Receipt of 2025 Investment Report
• Receipt of Annual Statement of Development Charge Reserve Funds as of December 31, 2025
• Approval of 2027 Budget Document Changes

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider and endorse draft 2026 election accessibility plans for several municipalities, including Midland, Springwater, Tay, and the municipal & school board plan. It will also receive the 2025 Annual Accessibility Status Report and approve it subject to any modifications. Additional items include a Save the Date for a June 11 Accessibility Committee Forum and a George Brown Polytechnic National AccessAbility Week educational series.

• Approval of the 2025 Annual Accessibility Status Report (Item AAC 2026-138)
• Endorsement of the Draft 2026 Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan for the Town of Midland
• Endorsement of the Draft 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan for the Township of Springwater (CS2026-09)
• Endorsement of the Draft 2026 Municipal & School Board Election Accessibility Plan for the Township of Tay (CS-2026-037)
• Save the Date for the Accessibility Advisory Committee Forum on June 11, 2026

CANCELLED - Economic Development Sub-Committee

Council

Simcoe County Council will approve its agenda, adopt minutes from the April 28 meeting, and endorse committee recommendations on performance management, human services, and corporate services. The Council will also enact By-law No. 7180-26 to appoint an Area Weed Inspector and By-law No. 7181-26 to establish a subclass tax rate for new multi‑residential properties for the 2026 taxation year.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Adoption of April 28 Council minutes and Committee of the Whole reports
• Approval of Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services recommendations
• Enactment of By-law No. 7180-26 – appoint an Area Weed Inspector
• Enactment of By-law No. 7181-26 – set subclass tax rate for new multi‑residential properties

Transit Planning Workshop - Special Council

County Council is reviewing a draft Transit Service Delivery Review presented by Dillon Consulting. The workshop focuses on a three-part strategy to expand inter-community routes, improve passenger transfers, and increase rural access.

• Proposed extension of Route 1 to Georgian College Midland Campus
• Proposed weekday and weekend service extensions for Route 2 (Wasaga Beach to Barrie) and Route 3 (Orillia to Barrie)
• Proposed removal of service to Georgian College Orillia Campus on Route 3
• Estimated cost of $390,000 in annual operating costs and $1,100,000 in capital costs per additional bus
• By-law No. 7184-26 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting

Committee of the Whole

The committee will consider recommended refusals of three requests to remove woodlands under Forest Conservation By-law 6894 in Clearview Township. Delegations include the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance and a resident seeking a woodland removal exemption. Consent items cover paramedic services week, emergency shelter cost analysis, and letters from municipalities on Bill 100 (Better Regional Governance Act). The meeting also includes a closed session on a land acquisition for social and community services.

• Recommended refusal of 8.8-hectare woodland removal at Part Lot 5 Concession 7, Clearview
• Recommended refusal of 11.3-hectare removal at 5659 Concession 6 Sunnidale and 4.3 hectares at Plan 141 Part Block 10, Clearview
• Recommended refusal of 16.7-hectare removal at 2832 Creemore Avenue, Clearview
• Delegation from Simcoe County Hospital Alliance on hospital performance and partnerships
• Staff directed to issue RFP for Integrity Commissioner services after termination notice

CANCELLED - Governance Committee

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee will receive a staff report recommending maintaining the current $300 per diem for alternate councillors who attend meetings in place of absent members. The report also discusses a potential increase to $325-$400. The committee will consider a delegation of authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for restricted acts after nomination day (lame duck period). Four confidential items on general manager performance appraisals are also scheduled.

• Staff recommend keeping $300 per diem for alternate councillors; option to increase to $325-$400 discussed.
• Delegation of authority to CAO for restricted acts under Municipal Act, 2001 after nomination day.
• Review and approval of Governance Committee Terms of Reference (attached as item 5.1).
• Four confidential items (GOV 2026-113 to 116) on GM performance appraisals under personal and labour relations exemptions.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive and approve several items, including the Social and Community Investment Fund (SCIF) program realignment with micro‑grant allocations and the creation of two funding streams. It will also approve a one‑time funding request for community support services, a waste‑subsidy policy change for multi‑residential properties, and the 2025 year‑end financial report allocating $2,483,855 from the Roads Reserve and $1,263,270 from the General Contingency Reserve. In addition, the committee will endorse updated policies for the Black Ash Creek Special Policy Area within the Town of Collingwood Official Plan.

• SCIF program realignment: approve 2026 micro‑grant allocations and two funding streams (Item CCW 2026-097)
• One‑time funding for Community Support Services (Item CCW 2026-141)
• Waste Subsidy for Multi‑Residential Properties: discontinue recycling portion, retain recycling/organics participation requirement (Item CCW 2026-124)
• 2025 Year End Report: allocate $2,483,855 from Roads Reserve and $1,263,270 from General Contingency Reserve (Item CCW 2026-069)
• Endorse updated Black Ash Creek Special Policy Area policies in Collingwood Official Plan (Item CCW 2026-096)

Council

Simcoe County Council will review reports from the Committee of the Whole regarding Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services. The body is also considering two new by-laws related to weed inspection and taxation.

• By-law No. 7181-26: Establish Subclass Treatment and County Rate for the New Multi-Residential (Municipal Discount) Subclass for the 2026 Taxation Year
• By-law No. 7180-26: Appoint an Area Weed Inspector for the County of Simcoe
• Approval of Performance Management recommendations from the April 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole Report
• Approval of Human Services recommendations from the April 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole Report
• Approval of Corporate Services recommendations from the April 14, 2026 Committee of the Whole Report

CANCELLED - Planning Advisory Committee

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a uniform discount structure for multi-residential property subclasses and a partnership for a shared emergency services station in Midland. The body is also considering a commissioned art installation for the Museum grounds.

• Proposed 35% uniform discount structure for new multi-residential municipal discount subclasses
• Proposed letter of intent to partner with the Town of Midland on a shared Emergency Services Station
• Proposed commissioned art installation on Museum grounds for the Simcoe County Women’s Institute 100th anniversary
• Review of the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services 10-Year Planning Update
• Closed session regarding airport lands and social and community services lease acquisitions/dispositions

Economic Development Sub-Committee

The Economic Development Sub-Committee will receive a progress report on the Tariff Action Plan, detailing initiatives to mitigate economic risks from U.S. tariffs. The committee will also receive a presentation on a Tourism Simcoe County Film Industry Toolkit project to support local film production. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and disclosure of pecuniary interests.

• Receive Tariff Action Plan Progress Report (EDS 2026-109) covering business outreach, workforce alignment, and advocacy
• Receive presentation on the Tourism Simcoe County Film Industry Toolkit project (EDS 2026-107)
• Review and approve meeting agenda and disclosure of pecuniary interests

Council

County Council will consider a by-law to authorize the purchase of land on Nelson Street in Innisfil and confirm minutes from previous Committee of the Whole meetings. The meeting also includes the adoption of confirmatory by-laws.

• By-law No. 7178-26: Authorizes purchase of land on Nelson Street, Innisfil
• By-law No. 7179-26: Confirms proceedings of the April 14, 2026 Council meeting
• Adoption of Committee of the Whole reports: Performance Management, Human Services, Corporate Services
• Consideration of Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board draft minutes
• Council Communications and Proclamations received for March 24–April 13, 2026

Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board

The Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board will receive and approve the 2026 Work Plan (Item LSRA‑2026‑100). The board will also receive an update on the runway extension project (Item LSRA‑2026‑101). The 2025 Year‑End Report (Item LSRA‑2026‑102) and a Transport Canada letter dated February 3 2026 regarding the airport certification application will be received. Confidential items include a tenant development update (LSRA‑2026‑103) and verbal updates on real‑estate, legal matters and servicing plans.

• LSRA‑2026‑100 – Approval of the 2026 Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Work Plan
• LSRA‑2026‑101 – Update on the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport runway extension
• LSRA‑2026‑102 – Receipt of the 2025 Year‑End Report
• Letter dated February 3 2026 from Transport Canada on airport certification application
• Confidential LSRA‑2026‑103 – Tenant development update (vote and approval)

Council

Council will enact six by‑laws, including appointing a municipal law enforcement officer, setting 2026 tax rates, applying affordable rental housing subclasses to multi‑residential properties, adopting a new multi‑residential discount subclass, authorizing borrowing from the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation for capital work, and establishing new fees and charges. The council also approves performance‑management and human‑services recommendations from the Committee of the Whole. All listed by‑laws will be adopted as by‑laws of Simcoe County.

• By‑law No. 7171‑26 – appoint Shawn Emmett as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• By‑law No. 7172‑26 – establish County rates and tax ratios for 2026
• By‑law No. 7175‑26 – authorize temporary borrowing and long‑term debentures from OILC for capital projects
• By‑law No. 7176‑26 – establish fees and charges for County services and repeal By‑law No. 7127‑25
• By‑law No. 7173‑26 – apply Affordable Rental Housing subclasses to Multi‑Residential and New Multi‑Residential Property Classes

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive and approve the 69 Harriet Street Intensification and Rehabilitation Project, directing staff to move forward with planning approvals, final design, and site preparation pending funding. It will also approve a Build Canada Homes funding opportunity and authorize staff to apply for related grants. Additional consent items include appointing a new service provider for LINX Transit and responding to the City of Orillia's proposed municipal boundary adjustments. Several performance‑management and confidential items will be considered in closed session.

• 69 Harriet Street Intensification and Rehabilitation Project – planning approvals and funding applications
• Build Canada Homes Funding Opportunity – staff to apply for eligible funding
• New Service Provider for LINX Transit – appointment of new provider
• City of Orillia Proposed Municipal Boundary Adjustments – County response letter
• 2025 Ice Storm: Lessons Learned and Resulting Improvements – review and recommendations

Grant Program Task Force

The Simcoe County Grant Program Task Force will consider Item GTF 2026-059, which summarizes 60 applications to the Experience Simcoe County Partnership Fund. The recommendation is to receive the item and, pending affirmative deliberation, approve the disbursement of the fund as detailed in Schedules 1 and 2. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as the meeting agenda and disclosures.

• Approval of GTF 2026‑059 to receive and disburse the Experience Simcoe County Partnership Fund ($400,370.00 total)
• Allocation of $287,781.00 to the Marketing funding stream
• Allocation of $60,500.00 to the Public Art & Beautification stream
• Allocation of $28,922.00 to the Signage stream
• Allocation of $23,167.00 to the Workforce Development stream

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider several updates and reports, including an EASE Grant presentation for the Warbler Way & Museum Accessible Trail. It will receive an update on Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee’s Breaking Down Barriers Accessibility Awareness Day programs. The Committee will receive the Draft 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan and, subject to any recommendations, endorse it. It will also receive the 2025 Annual Accessibility Status Report for information only.

• 7.1 Update on EASE Grant – presentation on Warbler Way & Museum Accessible Trail
• 7.2 Update on Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee Breaking Down Barriers Accessibility Awareness Day programs
• 7.3 Draft 2026 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan – receive and endorse
• 7.4 2025 Annual Accessibility Status Report – receive for information only

Council

At its March 10 meeting, Simcoe County Council received a status update on Official Plan Amendment No. 7 and formally supported the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s expeditious approval of the amendment. The Council also adopted two by‑laws—No. 7169‑26 amending the consolidated traffic by‑law and No. 7170‑26 confirming the meeting proceedings. Additionally, the Council approved the Performance Management and Human Services recommendations from the February 24 Committee of the Whole reports.

• CO 2026‑087 – Official Plan Amendment No. 7 status update; Council supports minister’s fast approval and staff to continue work to align with Provincial Planning Statement 2024
• By‑law No. 7169‑26 – amendment to Consolidated Traffic By‑law No. 7098‑24, enacted
• By‑law No. 7170‑26 – confirm proceedings of the March 10 Council meeting, enacted
• Approval of Performance Management recommendations from Committee of the Whole Report (Feb 24 2026)
• Approval of Human Services recommendations from Committee of the Whole Report (Feb 24 2026)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a Mutual Assistance Agreement with the County of Grey and authorize its execution. It will approve the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee reports and consider amendments to the consolidated fees and charges by‑law. The body will also vote on a multi‑residential property tax subclass, the 2026 tax ratios and rate reduction, and a borrowing by‑law for the 20 Rose Street development in Barrie.

• CCW 2026-082 – Mutual Assistance Agreement between Simcoe and Grey Counties (no cost).
• CCW 2026-054 – Amendments to the Consolidated Fees & Charges By‑law (repeal By‑law No. 7127‑25).
• CCW 2026-075 – Adopt Multi‑Residential Property Tax Subclass for affordable units and future buildings.
• CCW 2026-073 – Adopt 2026 tax ratios and a tax rate reduction.
• CCW 2026-074 – 20 Rose Street, Barrie Development Borrowing By‑law for OILC financing.

Economic Development Sub-Committee

The Economic Development Sub‑Committee will receive an update to the County’s Economic Development Strategy and direct staff to develop a new 2027‑2031 strategy. It will also receive an update on investment attraction activities and, if a CanExport Communities Investment Fund grant is approved, authorize the funding agreement. The committee will consider the Entrepreneurial Innovation Fund report, approve 2026 applications and allocate funding, and receive the Tourism Plan for Festivals and Events.

• EDS 2026-056 – Update and approval of a new Economic Development Strategy (2027‑2031)
• EDS 2026-072 – Update on Investment Attraction Activities and authorization of a CanExport grant agreement
• EDS 2026-081 – Entrepreneurial Innovation Fund 2025 report, 2026 applications, funding allocation and program updates
• EDS 2026-060 – Tourism Plan for Festivals and Events

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will consider two matters: receiving and approving the Implementation Plan for Building Up Simcoe County’s 10‑Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy (Item AHA 2026‑070), and receiving a proposal for data system improvements to enhance access to local housing and homelessness information (Item AHA 2026‑076). The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and presentations.

• Approve Implementation Plan for Building Up Simcoe County (AHA 2026‑070)
• Receive proposal for Data System Improvements – Enhancing Access to Local Housing and Homelessness Information (AHA 2026‑076)

Municipal Representatives of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Municipal Representatives of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee are meeting to discuss committee membership and guidelines. The body is considering the appointment of a new representative and alternate for the Mental Health and Addictions Care sector.

• Proposed appointment of Stella Johnson as the Mental Health and Addictions Care sector representative
• Proposed appointment of Mike Dunn as the Mental Health and Addictions Care sector alternate
• Review of Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Committee of the Whole

The Simcoe County Committee of the Whole will discuss a public education campaign to reduce discrimination and approve traffic mitigation measures for a Bradford West Gwillimbury intersection.

• Recommendation to receive the 2026 #ITSTARTS anti-racism campaign
• Approval of speed limit reduction on 10th Sideroad
• Maintenance of right of way control at Line 9 and 10th Sideroad
• Encouragement for municipalities to participate in #ITSTARTS campaign
• Approval of consent items including rural intersection illumination

Council

County Council will consider approving by-laws to authorize agreements for homelessness services funding and to amend the Official Plan and Development Charges by-law. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the previous meeting.

• By-law No. 7167-26: Homelessness Services funding agreements
• By-law No. 7168-26: Confirming proceedings of the Council meeting
• Approval of Committee of the Whole reports on Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services
• Adoption of County Council and Committee of the Whole minutes from February 10, 2026
• Proclamation of February 25, 2026 as National Pink Shirt Day

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee is reviewing how to handle applications to expand settlement area boundaries. Staff are developing a framework to manage private applications and ensure growth aligns with provincial policies and infrastructure capacity.

• Presentation by Dan Amadio on Policy and Procedures Review of Private Settlement Area Boundary Expansion Applications
• Discussion of PPS 2024 criteria for evaluating settlement area expansions
• Proposed development of new Official Plan policies and application fees for private expansions
• Review of Planning Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Economic Development Sub-Committee

The Economic Development Sub‑Committee will consider and vote on Item EDS‑2026‑029, which presents the 2026 Economic Development Office Work Plan and the 2025 Progress Report. It will also receive Item EDS‑2026‑043, a Cycle Simcoe update. The agenda includes routine approvals, pecuniary interest disclosures and other matters for consideration.

• Approve Item EDS‑2026‑029 – 2026 Economic Development Work Plan and 2025 Progress Report
• Receive Item EDS‑2026‑043 – Cycle Simcoe Update
• Approve the meeting agenda (Resolution)
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest by members
• Consent items (unspecified) and other matters for consideration

Committee of the Whole

At the Committee of the Whole on Feb 10 2026, Simcoe County will receive and approve several items, most notably the 2026‑2027 Homelessness Services Funding Allocations and a by‑law to authorize related agreements. The meeting also approves design updates, a covered parking structure and a new administrative position for the Simcoe Village Campus project, and adopts amendments to the Township of Ramara Official Plan. Additional items include a museum annual activities review, an age‑friendly community recognition, and a renal network funding agreement, all of which are received without financial impact.

• Homelessness Services Funding Allocations 2026‑2027 (CCW 2026‑045) – approve allocations and by‑law authorizing agreements
• Simcoe Village Campus Project Update (CCW 2026‑047) – approve design updates, covered parking structure, and hire one full‑time admin support position
• Township of Ramara Official Plan amendments (CCW 2026‑010) – approve plan and industrial land designations
• Age‑Friendly Community Recognition by the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility (CCW 2026‑063) – receive recognition
• Ontario Renal Network Funding Agreement for Simcoe Manor and Trillium Manor (CCW 2026‑064) – receive and authorize future renewals

Council

At the February 10, 2026 meeting, Simcoe County Council will enact By‑law No. 7163‑26 to authorize agreements for the 2026‑2027 Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub, By‑law No. 7164‑26 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 10, and By‑law No. 7165‑26 to amend development‑charge provisions. The council will also adopt By‑law No. 7166‑26 to confirm the proceedings of this meeting. Other agenda items include routine approvals of the agenda, disclosures, reports and a consent agenda.

• By‑law No. 7163‑26 – authorize agreements for 2026‑2027 HART Hub funding
• By‑law No. 7164‑26 – adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 10
• By‑law No. 7165‑26 – amend By‑law No. 6930 to establish development charges
• By‑law No. 7166‑26 – confirm proceedings of the February 10 council meeting

Governance Committee

The Simcoe County Governance Committee will receive a privacy program update covering 2022‑2025, a report on preparation activities for the 2026 municipal election, and a proposal to update the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference. The committee will recommend receiving the privacy and election items and will consider approving the updated terms for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

• Receive Privacy Program Highlights, Statistics and Trends (2022‑2025) – Item GOV 2026‑026
• Receive Preparation Activities for the 2026 Municipal Election – Item GOV 2026‑035
• Receive and approve updated Terms of Reference for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee – Item GOV 2026‑036
• Review Governance Committee Terms of Reference – Item 5.1
• Consider other matters and confidential items as listed on the agenda

Audit and Finance Committee

The Simcoe County Audit and Finance Committee will receive and approve updates to its financial policies (Item AUC 2026-046). It will also receive a municipal asset management planning regulation update (Item AUC 2026-038) and updates on insurance and risk management (Item AUC 2026-048) and compliance and audit results (Item AUC 2026-051). A presentation on the 2026 Information Security Program will be provided. The committee will record its recommendations and adjourn.

• AUC 2026-046 – approval of updated financial policies
• AUC 2026-038 – receipt of municipal asset management planning regulation update
• AUC 2026-048 – receipt of insurance and risk management update
• AUC 2026-051 – receipt of compliance, external reporting, and other audit results
• 7.1 – presentation on the 2026 Information Security Program

Council

County Council will meet to decide on a by-law authorizing the borrowing of $150,565,000. The body will also consider recommendations from the Committee of the Whole regarding Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services.

• By-law No. 7161-26 to authorize borrowing of $150,565,000
• Performance Management recommendations from Committee of the Whole
• Human Services recommendations from Committee of the Whole
• Corporate Services recommendations from Committee of the Whole
• Proclamation of February 2026 as Black History Month

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive and consider a range of consent and performance items, including human services funding and development charge matters. A key agenda item is CCW 2026-027, an application to amend the County of Simcoe Official Plan to expand the settlement area of Bradford at Brownlee Drive and Line 5. The committee will also consider a development charge deferral for 7098 Rama Road and updates to the 2026 development charge rates.

• CCW 2026-027 – Application to amend the Simcoe County Official Plan for expansion to the Bradford settlement area (Brownlee Drive & Line 5)
• CCW 2026-028 – West Gwillimbury Transfer Station redevelopment adjustments and cost optimisation
• CCW 2026-008 – Request for deferral of development charges for 7098 Rama Road, Ramara Township (up to seven years)
• CCW 2026-049 – Adoption of 2026 Development Charge Rates
• CCW 2026-013 – Funding allocation for the 2026‑2027 Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the draft 2026 Work Plan and the Township of Springwater's 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The body will also review site plans for accessibility compliance and receive a compliance report from Tay Township.

• Draft 2026 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Work Plan (Item AAC 2026-025)
• Vasey Park Restrooms site plan review
• Site Plan Control Approval Application SPA-06-25 for 9536 County Road 93
• Site Plan Control Approval Application SPA-07-25 for 1144 Hugel Avenue
• Township of Springwater Multi Year Accessibility Plan 2026-2030

Economic Development Sub-Committee

The Economic Development Sub‑Committee will consider three matters: releasing a $20,000 funding allocation to the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture for its 2026 business plan, receiving the Tourism 2025 Progress Report, and receiving the Tourism Simcoe County 2026 Workplan. The committee will also adopt its Terms of Reference. All items will be recorded as received or approved by the committee.

• Release $20,000 funding to the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture (Item EDS‑2026‑003)
• Receive Tourism 2025 Progress Report (Item EDS‑2026‑001)
• Receive Tourism Simcoe County 2026 Workplan (Item EDS‑2026‑002)
• Adopt Economic Development Sub‑Committee Terms of Reference (Item 5.1)
• Consider consent items listed on the agenda

Council

County Council approved the 2026 budget with a 3.5% levy increase, addressing an operating deficit through a combination of user fee increases and reserve contributions. The meeting also confirmed minutes from the previous session.

• Approval of 2026 County of Simcoe Budget
• Reduction of levy increase from 4% to 3.5%
• Confirmation of Joint Council and Committee of the Whole minutes
• Council Communications and Proclamations received
• By-law No. 7160-26 to confirm proceedings

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a series of consent items, including updates on the Paramedic Services Honour Guard and the Age‑Friendly Initiative. It will consider a Barrie‑Collingwood Railway encroachment agreement with the owner of 5783 30th Sideroad. The body will also receive a 2026 Borrowing By‑law that would allow the County to borrow temporarily on its line of credit to meet payment obligations. Several letters from municipalities and conservation authorities will be noted for information.

• Encroachment Agreement with the owner of 5783 30th Sideroad (Township of Essa) – approval and authorization for the Warden and County Clerk to execute
• 2026 Borrowing By‑law (CCW 2026‑033) – permits temporary borrowing on the County’s line of credit
• Paramedic Services Honour Guard Update (CCW 2026‑007) – includes a $2,500 annual County contribution
• Age‑Friendly Initiative Update (CCW 2026‑005) – multiple schedule items presented
• Letter from Town of New Tecumseth (Dec 2 2025) requesting provincial action to preserve recycling services for small businesses and community organisations