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General Committee (Second) – Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 7pm
decommissioning the Bayview Park Reservoir and updating Sam Cancilla Park, loan forgiveness for Redwood Park Communities, setting the BIA...

Accountability Team
2 days ago6 min read


Youth Council - Monday, May 5, 2025, 5:30pm
Presentation from ChangeTheNow Minutes: Â Â not yet available Agenda: Â Â https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1261763&GUID=06E04F58...

Accountability Team
2 days ago1 min read


City Council - Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 7pm (or immediately following Affordability Committee)
final approval of the 131 Lockhart Road zoning amendment (from 6pm Affordability Committee meeting), expropriating waterfront property...

Accountability Team
Apr 261 min read


Affordability Committee – Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 6pm
Public Meeting on mayoral direction to rezone 131 Lockhart Road to Industrial - this is the public's ONLY chance to speak to this...

Accountability Team
Apr 262 min read


Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, April 17, 2025, 8am
financial impacts of tariffs (estimated), Annual reports on Paid Duty, Employee Wellness, Use of Force and Missing Persons Act Minutes: ...

Accountability Team
Apr 111 min read


City Council - Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 8pm, or immediately following General Committee
The second week in a row of quick turn-arounds, with two General Committee meetings being finalized immediately at City Council - this...

Accountability Team
Apr 116 min read


General Committee (Second) – Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 7pm
2024 Investment Management Report, 9-1-1 project budget increase, 2025 Tax Rates, 2024 Procurement Report, 2024 Stormwater Management...

Accountability Team
Apr 115 min read


City Council - Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7pm
National Poetry Month, finalizing decisions made at General Committee Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1256288&GUI...

Accountability Team
Apr 44 min read


Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 5pm
2024 Investment Management Report, Redwood Park funding request, Conservation of Built Heritage CIP, enforcing development charge...

Accountability Team
Apr 43 min read


POSTPONED: Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 5:30pm
2024 Investment Management Report, Redwood Park funding request, Conservation of Built Heritage CIP, enforcing development charge...

Accountability Team
Mar 292 min read


Circulation List for April 2, 2025
call to artists for traffic cabinet wraps, registration deadline for business, institutional & BIA-area waste collection, updates on the...

Accountability Team
Mar 292 min read


City Council - Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 7pm
a change in Student Mayors, recognizing local winners of the North American Teachers of Singing Competition, approving last week's...

Accountability Team
Mar 218 min read


Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - Friday, March 28, 2025, 9am
Fourth Quarter Financial Report, Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition, 2025 Budget Minutes: not yet available Agenda: ...

Accountability Team
Mar 212 min read


Executive Committee – Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5:30pm
investigating a seniors space at Lampman Lane Community Centre, strategic plan updates Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M...

Accountability Team
Mar 211 min read


Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 5pm
five statutory public meetings Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1289725&GUID=3F1E89CB-2093-43FE-A6C5-E4B72798AAAD...

Accountability Team
Mar 202 min read


Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Committee – Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 2:00pm
Open Delegation on 2021-24 Plan measurables and how the new plan uses the data, consultation and engagement update, strategy...

Accountability Team
Mar 201 min read


Barrie Police Services Board - Thursday, March 20, 2025, 8am
annual reports (freedom of information, collection of identifying information, military leave), covering a budget deficit, and a new...

Accountability Team
Mar 141 min read


General Committee – Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 7pm
Capital Grants and Infrastructure funding amendments, 2025 Housing CIP programs, adjusting the Official Plan and Design Principles The...

Accountability Team
Mar 146 min read


City launches Public Consultation to Review Ward Boundaries
The City of Barrie is undergoing a comprehensive review of its ward boundaries. This review aims to help City Council decide whether to...

Engage Barrie
Mar 52 min read


Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 4:30pm (or immediately following the Finance and Responsible Governance Committee meeting)
presentation on new automated waste collection system, presentation on the 2024 Annual Design and Construction report Minutes: ...

Accountability Team
Mar 21 min read
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