Circulation List for November 23, 2022

Updated: Jan 5

Staff Memos

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11453965&GUID=135F09E5-ED97-45EA-9A46-38AE8977788B
Staff Memo from B. Forsyth, Director of Transit and Parking
Barrie Transit is excited to announce that it will be launching a Client Online Booking Service on November 23rd, 2022, to further enhance the specialized transit client experience. This Specialized Transit Client Online Booking Service is an online browser, which allows specialized transit clients to use a desktop, tablet, or mobile phone to manage their trip bookings.

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11455186&GUID=FEECC3B5-8016-4473-8C62-C85F6AF613DE
Staff Memo from C. Harris, Manager of Marketing and Communications
The new Barrie.ca website launched on September 29, with an improved user experience, new features and functionality.

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11463422&GUID=931B288C-5025-4716-95E4-7D82BCD6F346
Staff Memo from J. Roberts, Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Policy and Analysis
A brief overview of proposed Bill 23, the "More Homes Built Faster Act" (staff to give a more detailed review later)
Please note the rallies organized to protest this bill: https://www.engagebarrie.org/post/fighting-bill-23-let-s-unite-to-rally-for-change-and-action

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11455185&GUID=7CB2587D-D25D-4246-B954-C293857DAC4A
Staff Memo from M. Villeneuve, Supervisor of Development Charges
The indexed development charge rates set for January 1, 2023

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11463448&GUID=51931BAB-DCE4-4B3B-8E24-F98825579282
Staff Memo from S. Brunet, Associate Director of Business Performance and Environmental Sustainability
Producer responsibility for recycling collection will be phased in from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025 – the City's transition date will be May 1, 2024, with the expiry of the current waste collection contract. This memo gives the details of what's to be expected.

Media Release: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11461752&GUID=373130F7-4693-4CB1-BCB3-FF8134688A13
Resonance Consultancy ranked Barrie 17 out of 25 on their latest list of Canada's Best Small Cities

Correspondence: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11461593&GUID=9059D163-D979-4D5D-ABBD-BB998639BEE5
Letter from the Township of Warwick regarding CN Railway contribution requirements under the Drainage Act, and impacts on Municipal Drain Infrastructure in Ontario
CN Rail is not participating in funding municipal drains in Ontario – Warwick has approved a resolution calling on CN Rail to act as a partner to municipalities and agriculture in Ontario and reconsider its position that the Drainage Act doesn't apply to it as a public entity.

Notice of Council Orientation/Refresher Session, November 23: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11468300&GUID=1AAC785A-CA6F-42C1-9AFB-DC5D7FABB9DB
Council will receive an Orientation/Refresher Session regarding the Procedural Bylaw, Code of Conduct, and Governance Briefings on Wednesday, November 23, 5pm, in the Council Chambers

Media Release: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11470414&GUID=117CD4AE-20B6-4E7E-8008-33B3CF0DE2D1
The public is invited to watch Canada play Belgium at the FIFA World Cup on November 23 at 2pm

Correspondence from the Ontario Association of Heritage Professionals, regarding the proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act and its regulations, under Bill 23 (Schedule 6) – the proposed "More Homes Built Faster Act"
Letter re: Bill 23: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11468188&GUID=0BBA93B1-BAE0-4B82-98D2-9185A94062B6
Examples of Heritage Buildings Supporting Affordable and New Housing: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11468184&GUID=01F69D89-6495-42BC-B709-81B31303DBFB
Comments on Proposed Changes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=11468185&GUID=7CE2D802-890E-40DD-82BD-D5DDFF19C8BE