Circulation List for September 24, 2025

Updated: Sep 24

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

Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1316198&GUID=7FAB7773-93D2-4319-B475-D5281DFCAE09&Options=info|&Search=

Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1316198&GUID=7FAB7773-93D2-4319-B475-D5281DFCAE09

📑📊 Staff Memos

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14789089&GUID=CB2D1DEC-4117-437D-B071-FFFE7F45B305 from M. Banfield, RPP, Executive Director of Development Services
A summary of the funding awarded to date, as well as updates to the Development Services Housing Bulletin, and next steps in the Housing CIP

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14789090&GUID=4A9EB1DB-AF22-4BB6-846D-63706204A5C9 from M. Banfield, RPP, Executive Director of Development Services
- Engineering Conditions: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14789088&GUID=2ECF8559-5A23-4BD2-9352-1182D15DFB4C
The Engineering Conditions and Drawings for the Mattamy Salem Phase 2 subdivision are substantially finalized - next steps are registration of the Plan of Subdivision, and then full construction anticipated to start before the end of the year

Memorandum: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14789092&GUID=ACB56744-4C1E-4BDA-BD76-D468D616DC3A from K. Datema, Director of Recreation and Culture Services
October recreation and event highlights

Letter from Mayor to Prime Minister, September 18: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14789096&GUID=FBAD8A16-89ED-40E0-BB02-5983AA1B678A
Requesting federal action on the growing crisis of homelessness and unsafe encampments in the City of Barrie
Also applying false causation and other logical fallacies, and adding to the stigma of homelessness by implying all homeless people living in encampments are thieves and murderers and drug addicts.
Also going against the Accessible Canada Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (both of which specifically define addiction as a disability) by implying that people living with addictions are therefore not entitled to equal treatment or rights
Also calling upon the Notwithstanding Clause to rob these already-vulnerable people of their human rights under not just Canadian, but International Law.
Also claiming that 39 of the 44 individuals removed from the courthouse encampment have accepted supports and housing - when there was no housing available to be offered.
Also calling upon the federal government to dive into provincial jurisdiction and provide the services the province is responsible for.

Letter from Mayor to Provincial Premier, September 15: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14789093&GUID=D9472873-B97D-4723-908A-E90724609C7D
Providing an update on the Declaration of Emergency
Also, see above

Letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14789094&GUID=B8406595-8C58-4EAA-A301-2CC3AA02102E
Referencing a meeting at the 2025 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, and stating he looks forward to working with all municipal partners to build more housing, support economic growth and strengthen Ontario's communities.

Resolution from Municipality of South Huron, September 17: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14789095&GUID=986F6ADC-8FA2-4C49-A090-B2198A983961
Supporting the Municipality of Bluewater's resolution against the closure of before and after school programs, and calling upon the Province to immediately implement other service delivery models that are being successfully modeled elsewhere in the province to address the Early Childhood Educator shortage

Agenda for September 26 Directors Meeting: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14793646&GUID=E2C364A2-B2A3-4B1F-A842-56D0C1409431

Media Release, September 19: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14795841&GUID=E019EB95-641A-4D5C-BF55-C56C41C336F9 "City of Barrie launches 2026 budget process with phone survey"
Oraclepoll Research will be conducting a phone poll starting week of September 22 to gather feedback on key questions relating to the 2026 Business Plan and Budget
To learn more, visit barrie.ca/budget

Resolution from the Town of Wasaga Beach, September 19: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14795842&GUID=DDCBD963-FC85-4122-807D-7DB49EF299CB
Supporting the Municipality of Tweed's correspondence, "Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management in Ontario"
Urging the Provincial government to:
- establish a provincial working group of representatives from municipalities, the Provincial and Federal governments and manufacturing / industry partners
- commit to exploring and implementing clean incineration technologies, enhancing recycling programs, and adopting other innovative waste management strategies
- take immediate steps to reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal across Ontario in a manner that is equitable, efficient, and future-focused

Letter from Mattamy Homes Canada, September 19: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=14797204&GUID=15527E7E-6E81-4F89-8FF3-A44F1824DB16
Supporting the Development Charge Deferral Policy (FIN-25-010)
Requesting that a Section 188 restriction registered on title to any lots for which development charges are deferred be accepted by the City as an alternative form of security