Circulation List for October 22, 2025

ice storm recovery update, battery electric bus pilot update, clarification on Bill 110, construction projects

Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1316202&GUID=7DB9DF60-11EF-4535-A146-A3B03CAF4DA4&Options=info|&Search=

Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1316202&GUID=7DB9DF60-11EF-4535-A146-A3B03CAF4DA4

📑📊 Staff Memos

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14863361&GUID=E8CBE330-A1D0-473A-8FCE-679D831FF6C9 from D. Friary, Director of Operations and K. Rankin, Manager of Parks and Forestry
An update to the ongoing recovery and clean-up operations
The City is currently in Phase 3 of recovery, which includes stump removal of destroyed trees, replanting of trees on streets, parks and natural areas, long term care of damaged trees, Forest Health Assessments and City Canopy assessments
Further details and updates are available at barrie.ca/alerts/ice-storm

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14863360&GUID=78FA21E7-DF29-414D-BAE7-2A56B2F35F13 from B. Forsyth, Director of Transit and Parking Strategy
Update on testing completed from the summer

Media Release, October 14: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14863362&GUID=6E73CBD9-9042-4A78-936F-DADF80C0B04C "Next phase of Owen Street closure begins October 15"
The Worsley Street intersection at Owen Street, and Owen Street south of Worsley are expected to reopen on October 15
On October 16, the closure of Owen Street north of Worsley will be extended to include the McDonald Street intersection, and is expected to remain in place until December 12
- Local access for residents and businesses will be maintained, with intermittent interruptions
Work north of McDonald Street is scheduled to begin in the spring, with the project to be completed in summer 2027

Media Release, October 14: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14863365&GUID=5A5C9BF2-7B36-4D0E-9CF3-A2AA36210BC5 "Clarification of Bill 110 approved by Council on October 1"
Pointing out that the Bill approved by Council had been edited from the original proposed for that meeting (see https://www.engagebarrie.org/post/city-council-wednesday-october-1-2025-7pm), and that the new bylaw does not "prevent individuals from sharing food or drinks with family and friends or necessities to those in need" (again, the originally-proposed Bill 110 DID prevent such things - but Council must have been reminded in time that Human Rights Lawyers would not be dealing too kindly with such a Bylaw)

Media Release, October 15: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14863370&GUID=8E00ED8E-5D0C-44CC-9119-351B44B58054 "Major construction projects begin this fall to support growth in Barrie's south end"
Projects include the expansion of Mapleview Drive East and Yonge Street, and the new Huronia and McKay Trunk Sewer and Watermain

Media Release, October 15: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14863371&GUID=9419465E-F14A-4861-BBAA-D0916B822F60 "Clean and Green Barrie: Community Cleanup this week"
Clean and Green Barrie, a city-wide community cleanup initiative, is taking place October 16-18
If you have not yet registered and would like to participate, email CleanAndGreen@barrie.ca

Media Release, October 15: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14863373&GUID=FA2EC6F3-63F8-402E-96E7-074091BFA2D9 "Battery recycling bags available for pickup at select facilities ahead of Battery Collection Week"
Batteries are accepted for curbside collection during the first full week of November each year - place battery recycling bags on top of either cart on curbside collection day (NOT INSIDE)
Due to the postal strike, battery bags will not be mailed this year, but will be available for pickup at select City facilities - you can also use clear, sealable bags
For full details visit barrie.ca/BatteryCollectionWeek

Media Release, October 15: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14866384&GUID=97580A62-081B-4DA6-83A7-12CDBD66B2BB "S&P Global upgrades City of Barrie's Credit Rating to 'AAA' - the highest possible rating, Update marks the first time the City has achieved this milestone rating'

Media Release, October 16: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14866383&GUID=9CB548D5-C6B4-4F8C-88CD-9F0883BF18DC "City reinvests in family reunification program"
The City is providing $5,000 to each of the Elizabeth Fry Society and John Hopkins Society to assist with their family reunification programs

Resolution from Municipality of Shuniah, October 14: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14863377&GUID=DAC21D5F-BD65-45BE-AB77-ADDDCC651E7F
Supporting the resolution passed by the City of North Bay and Municipality of Assignack, about making the NORDS Pilot Program permanent and expanding program eligibility

Media Release, October 16: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14867790&GUID=AAABFFFD-ADC9-4185-9A28-A8D1BBCE8A6E "Small Business Week takes place October 19 to 25"
The Small Business Centre is offering events throughout the week
Visit investbarrie.ca/SmallBusinessCentre for more information

Resolution from Township of Springwater, October 16: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14871922&GUID=1405A6EE-A59C-481D-BED0-7FA8A54AC4FE
Supporting H.E.R. Halton's campaign, Elect Respect, to promote the importance of healthy democracy and safe, inclusive, respectful work environments for all elected officials and municipal staff that encourages individuals to participate in the political process

Media Release, October 16: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14871923&GUID=FE7942AA-AEAF-464A-9E60-0F7864DE6BEA City testing some sewers with harmless fog October 20 to 21"
The City will be using harmless fog to test sections of sanitary sewers - notices are being hand delivered to impacted properties
For more information about the Urban Area Inflow & Infiltration Study, fog testing, and more, visit barrie.ca/InfrastructureProjects