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Affordability Committee – Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 6pm

Accountability Team

Aug 9, 20243 min read

City Meetings

Affordability Committee – Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 6pm

public meetings for properties in wards 2, 5 & 7, and recruiting a Heritage Planner Watch Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK28...

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, June 17, 2024, 4pm

Accountability Team

Jun 14, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, June 17, 2024, 4pm

the Accessibility Plan, a Public Consultation Survey, and the Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program Agenda: ...

Affordability Committee – Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 6pm

Accountability Team

Jun 7, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Affordability Committee – Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 6pm

public meetings for a new Heritage Community Improvement Plan and for affordable housing at 20 Rose Street, and a presentation from the...

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, May 27, 2024, 4pm

Accountability Team

May 25, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Seniors and Accessibility Advisory Committee – Monday, May 27, 2024, 4pm

helping seniors age in place, changes to public transit Agenda: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1190173&GUID=564EB688-6FEB-...

Accountability Team

May 25, 20243 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for May 29, 2024

more information on the Community Safety and Well-being Plan Committee, Barrie Fire & Emergency Service's 2023 Annual Report, lots...

Policy Brief: Barrie's Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

Engage Barrie

May 6, 20241 min read

Affordable Housing / Homelessness

Policy Brief: Barrie's Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

The Public Meeting to gather feedback on the Draft CIP is at Affordability Committee May 8 Our partners at the Simcoe County Greenbelt...

General Committee – Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7pm

Accountability Team

May 4, 20249 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7pm

putting off discussion on the Strategic Plan KPIs further (including the failure to approve or produce any affordable housing units),...

Affordability Committee – Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6pm

Accountability Team

May 4, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Affordability Committee – Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6pm

Public Meeting for a proposed subdivision at 750 Lockhart Road (Ward 10), Public Meeting about the new Community Improvement Plan Watch...

Accountability Team

May 4, 20243 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for May 8, 2024

adjusting the new Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Plan, making room for cyclists, artists announced for traffic cabinet wraps...

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Housing Affordability

Engage Barrie

Apr 21, 20241 min read

Affordable Housing / Homelessness

Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Housing Affordability

Barrie is in the process of creating a revised Housing Community Improvement Plan, with a goal of ensuring 15-20% of all new housing is...

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – TUESDAY, April 23, 2024, 6pm

Accountability Team

Apr 19, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Finance and Responsible Governance Committee – TUESDAY, April 23, 2024, 6pm

***Note the reschedule!*** Open Delegation from Theatre By the Bay, Strategic Plan KPIs, and the Internal Audit for Q1 Watch Online: ...

March to End Homelessness - Saturday, May 25, 10am

Christine Nayler

Apr 5, 20242 min read

Events

March to End Homelessness - Saturday, May 25, 10am

As part of a province-wide day of action and solidarity, Ryan's Hope is organizing the Barrie March to End Homelessness...

General Committee – Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 7pm

Accountability Team

Feb 24, 20248 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 7pm

regulating short term rentals, funding the Sadlon Arena expansion, moving forward on the old Fairgrounds CIHA, and lots more - a packed...

Accountability Team

Feb 17, 20241 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for February 21, 2024

disappointing KPIs for Affordable Housing Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1171633&GUID=8A000F05-511D...

Accountability Team

Feb 2, 20245 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for February 7, 2024

answering questions about the Affordable Housing Strategy, digital Transit Fares, celebrating Black History Month Circulation List: ...

City Council - Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 7pm

Accountability Team

Jan 12, 20242 min read

City Meetings

City Council - Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 7pm

Budget Presentations from the main Service Providers (Police, Library and County) Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=...

Affordability Committee – Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 6pm

Accountability Team

Jan 12, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Affordability Committee – Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 6pm

A public meeting for a new Ward 3 townhouse development that includes 4 units for Habitat for Humanity Minutes: not yet available Watch...

General Committee – Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 7pm (or immediately following City Council meeting)

Accountability Team

Jan 5, 20241 min read

City Meetings

General Committee – Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 7pm (or immediately following City Council meeting)

the City's new Affordable Housing Strategy EBO Follow-Up: coming soon! Minutes: https://barrie.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1147911&GUI...

Accountability Team

Jan 5, 20242 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for January 10, 2024

The Lobbyist Registry is now in effect, and the 2022 Official Plan is as well Circulation List: https://barrie.legistar.com/MeetingDetai...

Accountability Team

Dec 21, 20234 min read

City Meetings

Circulation List for December 21, 2023

Holiday scheduling, Call to Artists, plus communication from other municipalities regarding the revocation of "Strong Mayor Powers",...

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