Circulation List for May 28, 2025

Updated: Jun 30

Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1256319&GUID=AF72BD2A-04B1-48FE-BF28-42934B0A313C&Options=info|&Search=

Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1256319&GUID=AF72BD2A-04B1-48FE-BF28-42934B0A313C

📑📊 Staff Memos

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229680&GUID=321EFB7A-2AC0-4118-8656-0AB321191525 from K. Ellis, Manager of Recreation Programs and Special Events
Information on "June is Recreation and Parks Month", a movement celebrating the many ways recreation and parks support well-being, including planned activities

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229682&GUID=428BBEA8-DE55-4487-BE4B-C0419AB1CFF7 from K. Ellis, Manager of Recreation Programs and Special Events
A summary of the City's activities to celebrate Seniors' Month
The Seniors Active Living Fair is on Thursday, June 19th at Allandale Recreation Centre
For full June Seniors' programming, visit https://www.barrie.ca/community-recreation-environment/recreation-programs/seniors-55

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229683&GUID=107A4E4F-B9D4-4833-A548-6375637F9460 from K. Datema, Director of Recreation and Culture Services
A summary of June programming and events

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229684&GUID=143B4688-0842-492A-B619-81FF19A7D30A from M. Villeneuve, Supervisor of Development Charges
A statement of the Development Charge Reserve funds and all related activity for 2024

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229685&GUID=DD5CF138-22DD-4E71-84C7-613CC864E05B from M. Villeneuve, Supervisor of Development Charges
Annual statement of the Community Benefits Charges Reserve and all related activity for 2024

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229686&GUID=4F5F980F-F2A7-474C-9FDF-A0FD9A8AD825 from M. Villeneuve, Supervisor of Development Charges
Annual statement of the Cash in Lieu of Parkland Reserve and all related activity for 2024

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229691&GUID=43701123-E5CC-41F6-8E6D-7C54B663E9D4 from T. McArthur, Coordinator of Elections and Special Projects
Seeking license for new restaurant
Any concerns regarding zoning, non-compliance with bylaws, or general objections to the application may be directed to cityclerks@barrie.ca

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229692&GUID=B8551B07-2095-4416-BE34-EA8116133F9C from T. McArthur, Coordinator of Elections and Special Projects
Seeking to change outdoor seating capacity for existing restaurant
Any concerns regarding zoning, non-compliance with bylaws, or general objections to the application may be directed to cityclerks@barrie.ca

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229693&GUID=471ACDB0-AB8D-4F7A-9117-ECF81180EB98 from R. Emerson, Manager of Digital Transformation and User Experience
The City will be adding a new chatbot on its website on May 28

Media Release, May 20: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229687&GUID=05CCE3B7-7BA5-44CD-BD98-8D12C683980E "New Administrative Penalty System will streamline disputes and payment extension requests for Automated Speed Enforcement infractions"

Media Release, May 21: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229688&GUID=09AC1975-4903-4CBC-91DB-F61816C5470C Impacts to City mail services ahead of potential Canada Post strike"
Residents are still obligated to pay tax and water/wastewater bills as well as any fines/infractions by the due date - you can pay online, in person at the bank or City Hall, or by pre-authorized payments
- For more information on property taxes, visit barrie.ca/PropertyTaxes
- For more information on water/wastewater billing, or to sign up for e-billing, visit barrie.ca/WaterBilling
Court Services payments can be made online at paytickets.ca or by phone
For more information, contact ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca

Media Release, May 22: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14229695&GUID=B482515A-DC61-4829-8C2E-F2743E1AB74D "Residents invited to third Public Information Centre on Bayfield Street Transportation Improvements Project"
The PIC will be on Thursday, May 29, 4:30pm to 7pm (drop in any time) at City Hall
You can also get involved, learn more and provide feedback at buildingbarrie.ca/BayfieldStudy

Minutes from April 24: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14233346&GUID=BF96B05C-F7C3-42BA-8012-1367B1A850E4

Media Release, May 23: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14233347&GUID=15372EA4-75D2-41E4-90B8-5D886645DB89 "Registration opens May 27 for summer recreation programs"
Registration opens at 8am on Tuesday, May 27
Visit play.barrie.ca to browse offerings and save them to your wish list
Registration for summer camps has been open since February 11, with space still available in select camps, also accessible at play.barrie.ca
The City provides a fee assistance program, recACCESS, to low-income families and individuals - learn more at barrie.ca/recACCESS
There is also a Camp Access Program to help with fees for eligible individuals 6-12 years of age - information at https://www.barrie.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-applications/camp-access-program

Media Release: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14233348&GUID=79DE6C2E-C74F-461D-82CF-64E3E1150889 "More performers added to the Barrie Airshow weekend lineup"
Visit barrie.ca/Airshow for full list of events and programming

Highlights from May Board Meeting: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14233964&GUID=BDEDBD3B-7043-4EB6-9564-863FF6740061

Media Release, May 27: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14235763&GUID=0BD2D06A-3C70-42A2-8E4A-7D2FFD9EDD47 "City of Barrie seeks public input on lands for new Conservation Trust"
Residents are invited to suggest lands they believe should be protected under Barrie's new Conservation Trust - eligible lands must be municipally owned and not currently designated as active parks
To submit your suggestions or learn more, visit buildingbarrie.ca/conservation-trust