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triannual statistics, 2026 budget, pre-budget order of vehicles

Fire Safety Week, Thanksgiving Day city services, updates on encampments and boundary discussions

discussions on enforcement, development and building departments review processes, and parking restrictions

future of natural gas expansion in Ontario, highlights from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board meeting

Engage Barrie contributing member Brandon Rhéal Amyot speaks to Brett Glover about the proposed Police budget increase, the city's proposed 0% property tax increase, and whether the public is being properly consulted about anything.

update on plans for Bayfield Street improvements, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, notice of Public Meeting re: Boundary Adjustment

This meeting appears to have been added for the sole purpose of introducing Direct Motions Without Notice, but no further information has been provided. This is a tactic often used to force through unpopular motions, as it circumvents first hearing at General Committee and prevents deputations from the public.

North York Durham Sewage System Expansion Project, blue-green blooms on Lake Simcoe, building climate resilience in the Lake Simcoe watershed, auditor selection

Workplace Inclusion Charter, Northwest Library update, downtown branch safety & security

appeal hearings for 27 Wilson Court and for 177 Bayview Drive, Unit 47

Library Budget Requirements policy, Kempenfelt Kelly trademark, Q2 Business Plan status

new mandate for Parking Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee, reports from Parking Ad-Hoc and Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committees

parking and traffic calming, pilot project for seniors and expectant mothers dedicated parking, financial impacts of tariffs

Housing CIP updates, Mattamy Salem Subdivision almost ready for construction, encampment "State of Emergency"

Rescheduled from September 30, in acknowledgement of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation Our first Members Meeting since summer...

presentation on the 2026 budget, changes to audio and video fees, increases to Paid Duty fees

heritage designations, public feedback wanted for Transportation Master Plan update, concerns over size of multi-use sports facility pool

residents' parking challenges, parking concerns related to new developments, early enforcement possibilities

moving forward with the Sea Cadets' new facility, zoning amendments for properties in Wards 2 and 8, pedestrian crossing improvements near W.C. Little Elementary School

the Sam Cancilla Revitalization Concept Plan, nominations for Barrie Heritage Awards, water quality at Dyments Creek