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General Committee – Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 7pm
Several Zoning Bylaw Amendments, plus giving semi-exclusive use of a public Community Centre to a private sports team EBO's Follow-Up: ...

Accountability Team
Sep 8, 20233 min read


Affordability Committee – Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 6pm
A Public Meeting for a proposed mix-use building in Ward 7, recommendations from the Heritage Barrie committee EBO's Follow-Up: ...

Accountability Team
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 5pm
Four statutory public meetings Watch Online: must register first (see link below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=...

Accountability Team
Aug 18, 20232 min read


City Council - Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 7pm
Confirming earlier decisions from General Committee, and a Direct Motion to apply for a "rush" for a Senior's Development Watch Online: ...

Accountability Team
Aug 11, 20238 min read


Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 5pm
Five statutory public meetings Watch Online: must register first (see link below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=...

Accountability Team
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Affordability Committee – Thursday, June 22, 2023, 6pm
A single Public Meeting, for a development in Ward 8. Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/citybarrie (direct link not yet available)...

Accountability Team
Jun 18, 20231 min read


City Council - Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 7:30pm – ACTION REQUESTED
The "homelessness" bylaws are being pushed through at this meeting. Visit https://www.engagebarrie.org/post/concerned-about-new-homeless...

Accountability Team
Jun 18, 202316 min read


General Committee – Wednesday, June 21, 2023, 4pm
Note the early start time! Tax relief for designated Heritage properties, a number of Zoning amendments for new developments, and...

Accountability Team
Jun 18, 20234 min read


Circulation List for June 21, 2023
A couple new subdivisions making progress, controlling the West Nile Virus, a pilot residential tree planting program, and more!...

Accountability Team
Jun 17, 20232 min read


Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 5pm
Seven statutory public meetings Watch Online: must register first (see link below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID...

Accountability Team
Jun 17, 20232 min read


General Committee – Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:30pm
Starting the 2024 Budget process, the new Development Charges and Community Benefits Charges policies, as part of a packed Agenda Watch...

Accountability Team
Jun 10, 202310 min read


Affordability Committee – Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 6pm
Two Public Meetings, for properties in Wards 7 & 8. Also, investigating tax relief for Designated Heritage Properties, and Heritage...

Accountability Team
Jun 9, 20233 min read


Circulation List for June 14, 2023
Revisions to the Strategic Priorities' KPIs, Barrie Fire & Emergency Service's 2022 Annual Report, plans for rehabilitating the Rainbow...

Accountability Team
Jun 9, 20233 min read


City Council - Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 7:30pm
Recognizing the Barrie Colts, plus presentations on Public Health in Simcoe Muskoka, the Housing Needs Assessment and Affordable Housing...

Accountability Team
Jun 3, 20235 min read


General Committee – Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 7:30pm
Note the later time! Still, lots on the agenda. Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNgfEIncQpg Agenda: ...

Accountability Team
May 27, 20235 min read


Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee – Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 3pm
The new Barrie Transit Network, Waterfront Strategic Plan, and Facilities, Parks and Recreation Asset Management Plan. Also,...

Accountability Team
May 27, 20232 min read


Committee of Adjustment - Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 5pm
Our apologies for not getting this up in time – this meeting was not listed on the City's page in advance. Watch Online: must register...

Accountability Team
May 21, 20232 min read


City Council - Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 7pm
A direct motion to extend the lease of the Sadlon Centre for the owners of the Barrie Colts, plus a presentation from a local business...

Accountability Team
May 12, 20233 min read


Circulation List for May 17, 2023
Urban Design Guidelines, National Indigenous History Month, Seniors' Month, and more! Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/Meet...

Accountability Team
May 12, 20232 min read


General Committee – Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7pm
A Public Meeting on the proposed Development Charge Bylaw, the Rotary Club of Barrie COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Garden in Sunnidale...

Accountability Team
May 5, 20232 min read
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