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TMP-16334
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY PLANNING PROJECT UPDATE
C. Dillon, Accessibility Co-ordinator provided an update regarding the Age-Friendly Community Planning Project.
Ms. Dillon noted that the deadline for submissions of the survey has been extended to the end of May, 2016. She noted that the survey is available on the City of Barrie Website or a hardcopy can be obtained at the 55+ Centres (Allandale Recreation Centre and Parkview Community Centre) and both of the Public Libraries. Ms. Dillon commented that they survey has been advertised on the City Barrie Website, radio stations, Twitter and Facebook.
Ms. Dillon advised that the Consultants have attended focus groups at organizations throughout the City. She noted that participation in the focus groups has been good and effective information has been gathered. | Received | |
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TMP-16336
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | SENIORS HOUSING
R. Cotton provided a draft presentation regarding Seniors Housing in the City of Barrie and Surrounding Areas. Mr. Cotton noted that he would like to provide a presentation to Members of Council at a future meeting to provide an update on the Seniors Advisory Committee activities.
Mr. Cotton discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· The estimated and projected needs for Seniors Housing in the City of Barrie and surrounding areas;
· An explanation for the increases in requiring more Seniors Housing;
· The current choices for Seniors Housing:
· Social Housing administered by the County of Simcoe;
· An overview of Seniors Social Housing; and
· The opportunities for an Age-Friendly Community.
Members of the Committee asked several questions related to the information provided and received responses from Mr. Cotton. | Received | |
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TMP-16338
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | RESCHEDULING OF THE JUNE 13, 2016 SENIORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Committee agreed to cancel the June 13, 2016 Seniors Advisory Committee meeting and advised the next scheduled meeting is July 11, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. | Received | |
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TMP-16337
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | UPCOMING SENIORS EVENTS / CALENDAR
The Committee met and discussed upcoming senior events in the Community.
G. Sels and J. Youell-Robson advised that June is Seniors’ Month in Ontario and noted that the 55+ Centres (Allandale Recreation Centre and Parkview Community Centre) will be offering a variety of events for the month of June and that further information is available in the Parkview Allandale Seniors (PALS) Monthly Newsletter. | Received | |
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16-G-210
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | INVESTIGATION OF DESIGNATING A SURPLUS PARKING LOT IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO INCLUDE HOUSING FOR SENIORS | recommended for adoption | |
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