The Innisfil Record

Special Council

June 10, 2026

Who was there

Present (9): G. Constantine, L. Dollin, F. Drodge, K. Eisses, K. Fowler, J. Richardson, R. Saunders, A. Waters, L. Zanella

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (12 motions)

11 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the contents of the Special Agenda for June 10, 2026 be approved as printed.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
That the delegation regarding Staff Report DSR-090-26 - 1194 and 1224 Belle Air Beach Road, DLR Holdings and 252445 Ontario Ltd., Request for Inclusion of Lands with the Settlement Area Boundary, be received for information.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor A. Waters
Carried
That Council recesses at 6:33 p.m. to convene the scheduled Special Planning Public Meeting.
Moved by Councillor G. Constantine, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
That the Special Meeting of Council reconvene at 7:18 p.m.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
Special Council Minutes June 10, 2026 That the delegation regarding Staff Report DSR-086-26 - Innisfil Official Plan Update, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor L. Zanella, seconded by Councillor G. Constantine
Carried
That the delegation regarding Staff Report DSR-086-26 - Innisfil Official Plan Update, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor R. Saunders, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Carried
1. That Staff Report DSR-089-26 regarding the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) dated June 10, 2026 be received; and 2. That Council direct staff to prepare and submit an application to the DCRP by the June 19, 2026 application deadline; and 3. That Council authorize a reduction of development charges of up to 50% for the three-year period required under the DCRP, and authorize the CAO to determine the service categories where the reductions are most appropriate; and 4. That in the event the Town’s application to the DCRP is successful, that Council authorize the CAO to assess the proposed terms of participation in the program, and to determine, in consultation with the Mayor and the board of InnServices (as required), whether to enter into a transfer payment agreement and to implement the development charge reduction proposed.
Moved by Councillor R. Saunders, seconded by Councillor K. Eisses
Defeated
That Council resolve into a Closed Session Meeting to consider the following matter: a) A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board (Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001); and, b) Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001)  1194 and 1224 Belle Aire Beach Road, DLR Holdings and 2524445 Ontario Ltd., Request for Inclusion of Lands within the Settlement Area Boundary
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor L. Zanella
Carried
That Council now rise and report at 8:57 p.m.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried
1. That Staff Report DSR-090-26 regarding DLR Holdings and 2524445 Ontario Ltd., Request for Inclusion of Lands within the Settlement Area Boundary be received; and 2. That Council does not amend the Official Plan at this time to include the lands at 1194 and 1224 Belle Aire Beach Road within the settlement area boundary of Lefroy-Belle Ewart; and 3. That Staff and legal counsel be directed to continue to negotiate the term sheet with DLR Holdings and 2524445 Ontario Ltd.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor A. Waters
Carried
1. That Staff Report DSR-086-26 regarding the Innisfil Official Plan Update, be received; and Special Council Minutes June 10, 2026 2. That through the passing of By-law No. 061-26, Council adopt the Final Draft, as the Official Plan of the Town of Innisfil and submit that Plan for approval to the County of Simcoe while allowing staff to make such technical adjustments in finalizing the plan as required; and 3. That Council direct written notice of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan Update to be given as prescribed under the Planning Act and the regulations under that Act.
Moved by Deputy Mayor K. Fowler, seconded by Councillor R. Saunders
Carried
1. That By-law No. 060-26, being the Confirming By-law of the Special Council Meeting held on June 10, 2026, be adopted; and 2. That this meeting be adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Moved by Councillor F. Drodge, seconded by Councillor J. Richardson
Carried

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