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DEPUTATION REGARDING MOTION 17-G-082, PARKING PROHIBITION ON DUNSMORE LANE (WARD 1)
Mr. Dave Reid provided a deputation in opposition to motion 17-G-046 concerning a parking prohibition on Dunsmore Lane. Mr. Reid discussed his concerns associated with the options provided in the mailout from the City of Barrie concerning this matter. He indicated that residents residing in rental units were not notified, so were unaware of the review of parking in the area. Mr. Reid indicated that he had a petition signed by area residents requesting that the parking on Dunsmore Lane remain the same. He noted that residents from Ambler Bay signed the petition as well, as they were upset about the parking on their street. Mr. Reid suggested a parking prohibition between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. due to the timing of increased parking from those attending the hospital. He advised that he had contacted a number of municipalities to discuss options for parking and that he had reviewed a permit option that has been implemented in the Town of Aurora. Mr. Reid discussed that he felt that this may be something that Barrie should consider. He provided details the Town of Aurora's permit process and associated cost to residents for passes. Mr. Reid spoke to his concerns that if a parking prohibition was implemented there would be nowhere for visitors to park. He reiterated his concerns that he believed that there was not fair warning to the area residents concerning the proposed prohibition. He suggested that he felt the options on the form on the mailout to residents were not sufficient and that staff and the residents should meet to come up with a plan.
Mr. Reid commented on the students parking in the area, especially on pub nights, as the proposed prohibition would force them to get up early to move their vehicles. In closing, Mr. Reid reiterated his request that parking permits similar to the process initiated in Aurora be considered for this area. Mr. Reid stated th...
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