Simcoe County, ON

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Economic Development Sub-Committee

Council

Committee of the Whole

Bursary Committee

Audit and Finance Committee

Council

Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board

Committee of the Whole

Joint Council and Committee of the Whole

Special Budget Meeting

Joint Council and Committee of the Whole

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee will consider approving a new Public Code of Conduct Policy to address inappropriate behavior from the public, and a Council-Staff Relations Policy. They will also review an update to the Procedure By-law to reflect a new council composition, which would take effect November 15, 2026.

• Approve Public Code of Conduct Policy (GOV 2026-240)
• Approve Council-Staff Relations Policy (GOV 2026-241)
• Approve draft updated Procedure By-law for new council composition (GOV 2026-245)
• Repeal By-law No. 7151-25 effective November 15, 2026
• Review Governance Committee Terms of Reference

Development Charge Reduction Program - Special Council

At this special meeting, County Council will consider a staff recommendation to amend Development Charges By-law No. 6930 to reduce residential development charge rates by 50% from the rates in effect on March 30, 2026, for all residential development types and areas in the County. The reduced rates would remain in effect for three years. Council will also consider authorizing staff to negotiate and finalize agreements with the Province to participate in the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), and will hold a closed session to discuss confidential information related to the program.

• Amendment to By-law No. 6930 to reduce residential development charges by 50% from March 30, 2026 rates
• Reduced rates to remain in effect for three years from March 30, 2026
• Delegation of authority to Treasurer and GM of Corporate Performance to negotiate DCRP agreements
• Authorization for Warden and County Clerk to execute Transfer Payment Agreement
• Closed session under Municipal Act sections 239(2)(h) and 239(2)(k)

Joint Council and Committee of the Whole

Simcoe County Council will consider approving the Zoo Park Phase 2 Affordable Housing Development, a 155-unit mixed-income mixed-use project in Wasaga Beach. The meeting also includes decisions on Midland's Official Plan Amendment No. 3, emergency boiler replacements at two long-term care homes, and entering a 'lame duck' period after nomination day. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including land acquisitions and labour negotiations.

• Zoo Park Phase 2 Affordable Housing Development: 155-unit mixed-income mixed-use project in Wasaga Beach, with staff directed to proceed with planning approvals and detailed design
• Town of Midland Official Plan Amendment No. 3 approval
• Emergency replacement of boilers at Georgian Village and Manor long-term care homes, funded from reserves
• 2025 capital funding for Collingwood General and Marine Hospital and Stevenson Memorial Hospital
• Council to enter 'Lame Duck' period effective August 22, 2026, restricting certain acts after nomination day

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

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

CANCELLED - Economic Development Sub-Committee

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

CANCELLED - Governance Committee

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

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)

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.

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