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

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

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

Barrie District Stamp Club, 50th Anniversary of Barrie Marina, street sign poppies to commemorate veterans

seven statutory public meetings

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

moving forward with the Sea Cadets' new facility, zoning amendments for properties in Wards 2 and 8, heritage designations

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

Public Meeting for a zoning bylaw amendment for 461-473 Yonge Street (Ward 8), Public Meeting for changes to the Official Plan (Employment lands)

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

presentation on the 2051 Transportation Master Plan, committee mandate discussion, updates from working groups Minutes: ...

seven statutory public meetings Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1330965&GUID=7C7793EC-E24E-47E5-AC49-61CB21F6A5AD Watch Online: must register first (see link below) Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1330965&GUID=7C7793EC-E24E-47E5-AC49-61CB21F6A5AD City's Legistar:    https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1330965&GUID=7C7793EC-E24E-47E5-AC49-61CB21F6A5AD&Options=info|&Search= Meeting Location: Zoom only Registrati

Committee mandate and objectives, 2024 parking ticket summary per Ward Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1330273&GUID=F11415D2-8853-4B2C-9AF5-0969C37E5A2F Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1330273&GUID=F11415D2-8853-4B2C-9AF5-0969C37E5A2F City's Legistar Page: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1330273&GUID=F11415D2-8853-4B2C-9AF5-0969C37E5A2F&Options=info|&Search= Meeting Location: Sir Robert Barrie Room (pleas

finalizing all decisions made at the 5:30pm General Committee meeting, red light camera investigation, Development Charge Bylaw amendment Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1315812&GUID=D2E09F0B-FC03-4851-9C9B-3E15B2EB673E Watch Online:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn8TylxV8fw Agenda:   https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1315812&GUID=D2E09F0B-FC03-4851-9C9B-3E15B2EB673E City's Legistar: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?I

Zoning Amendments in Wards 2, 4 & 8, Regional Technology Development Site opportunity, Development Charge policy updates Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1315811&GUID=03A4D61A-CBFD-4B97-AF8F-922C43464303 Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34Y-ix_Vc9k Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1315811&GUID=03A4D61A-CBFD-4B97-AF8F-922C43464303 City's Legistar: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1315811&GUID=03A4D

When we look at the way cities today are treating people living in encampments, it’s easy to think this is a new, complex challenge. But it’s not new. Not really. There’s a long history of governments using criminal laws, bylaws, and public safety narratives to displace people who are seen as politically inconvenient, socially undesirable, or just no longer “welcome” in certain places.  Encampments are just the latest chapter in a longer story. 

two appeal hearings Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1318349&GUID=BA88280B-01DC-4126-AB9E-C05FAABEA949 Agenda: ...

three statutory public meetings Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1325161&GUID=30BB172F-D75D-4326-B7E4-B8382A118E39...

more friction on Springwater annexing, liquor license review, supporting veterans