Upcoming meeting preview for Committee - Operations on September 24, 2026 5:30 PM.

This preview is based on the published agenda package and supporting reports.

One-Sentence Summary

The September 24, 2026 meeting at 5:30 PM will consider extending the Pattison Outdoor Advertising Amending Agreement through August 31, 2027, and approving painting the Veterans Memorial Crosswalk on 1st Avenue West.

Whole Agenda Summary

The Committee on Operations will convene on September 24, 2026, at 5:30 PM to consider several key proposals, beginning with Report OP-26-046, which seeks City Council approval to paint a Veterans Memorial Crosswalk on 1st Avenue West from the cenotaph to the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library. Staff will also present an update on the outdoor advertising contract, recommending that Supervisor of Environmental Services extends the agreement with Pattison Outdoor Advertising until August 31, 2027, to sustain revenue from bus interior, shelter, and terminal ads. Additionally, a report from the Interim Director of Public Works and Engineering regarding Report OP-26-045 will detail Phase 1 of the water metre replacement project, where over 98% of more than 7,000 metres have been installed by Neptune Technology Group, followed by plans to launch a customer portal for real-time data and alert residents facing a transition to monthly billing after December 31, 2026. Public correspondence from Chantel Rogers concerning unsafe road conditions on 20th Street East will further inform the discussion.

Most Newsworthy Agenda Items

  • Report OP-26-046 proposes that City Council approve painting the Veterans Memorial Crosswalk on 1st Avenue West extending from the cenotaph to the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library.
  • Supervisor of Environmental Services recommends extending the agreement with Pattison Outdoor Advertising to August 31, 2027, which maintains revenue for bus interior, shelter, and terminal ads that offset transit costs.
  • Report OP-26-045 states Phase 1 of the water metre replacement project is nearly finished with over 98% of more than 7,000 metres installed by Neptune Technology Group.
  • Staff report plans to move into Phase 2 of the water metre project to launch a customer portal and alert remaining accounts of a transition to monthly billing after December 31, 2026.
  • Correspondence from Chantel Rogers regarding 20th Street East highlights resident concerns about unsafe road conditions, specifically citing potholes and missing sidewalks near her home.
  • Mid-year data indicates 116,450 riders boarded conventional buses between January and July 2026 according to the Supervisor of Environmental Services update on the transit dashboard.
  • Pattison Outdoor Advertising Amending Agreement: The Supervisor of Environmental Services recommends extending the Pattison Outdoor Advertising agreement to August 31, 2027, to maintain transit advertising services while staff conduct a comprehensive contract review. This extension ensures continued revenue from bus interior, shelter, and terminal ads, where the City currently receives 32% of net revenue from interior and shelter ads and 50% from exterior bus ads to offset transit service costs.
  • Veterans Memorial Crosswalk - 1st Avenue West: The Operations Committee recommends that City Council approve painting a Veterans Memorial Crosswalk on 1st Avenue West from the cenotaph to the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library.
  • Water Metre Replacement Project Update: The Operations Committee received a report from the Interim Director of Public Works and Engineering regarding the Water Metre Replacement Project update. Staff confirmed that Phase 1 installation is substantially complete with 98.69% of over 7,000 metres replaced by Neptune Technology Group. The project now enters Phase 2 to launch the Neptune My360 customer portal for real-time consumption data and leak alerts. Remaining accounts face a transition to monthly billing based on historical consumption after December 31, 2026.

What To Watch

  • Which agenda items move forward to formal recommendations.

  • Whether staff proposals trigger additional public consultation or revisions.

  • Follow-up actions, timelines, and any deferred items.

Read full agenda archive page: https://helpos.ca/agendas/owen-sound/committee-operations/2026-09-24

Transcript will be published here: https://helpos.ca/transcripts/owen-sound/committee-operations/2026-09-24

Original Agenda Package Links

Supporting Attachments

Official meeting page: https://pub-owensound.escribemeetings.com/MeetingsCalendarView.aspx/Meeting?Id=0e9a9762-9922-47ff-ada9-1ee6c70ef6ec