File #: 11-G-318    Version: Name:
Type: Item of Discussion Status: Recommended Motion (section C)
File created: 11/2/2011 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/14/2011 Final action: 11/14/2011
Title: REQUEST TO THE PROVINCE - EXCESSIVE MOTOR VEHICLE EXHAUST NOISE WHEREAS a number of Barrie citizens have expressed concerns with respect to excessive motor vehicle exhaust noise; AND WHEREAS, excessive motor vehicle exhaust noise appears to be a concern across a number of municipalities in Ontario; AND WHEREAS the establishment of standards for maximum exhaust outlet decibel levels across the Province would provide consistent, quantitative and objective criteria to address excessive, unnecessary or unusual noise in all municipalities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Province of Ontario be requested to consider the establishment of provincially approved standards of maximum exhaust outlet decibel levels for motor vehicles. 2. That a copy of this motion be provided to the local M.P.P.s and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting support of the resolution. (Item for Discussion, November 7, 2011, 6.2) (File: P00)
Sponsors: D. Shipley
Attachments: 1. Itm 6.2 - Motor Vehicle Exhaust Noise.pdf

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REQUEST TO THE PROVINCE - EXCESSIVE MOTOR VEHICLE EXHAUST NOISE

 

WHEREAS a number of Barrie citizens have expressed concerns with respect to excessive motor vehicle exhaust noise;

 

AND WHEREAS, excessive motor vehicle exhaust noise appears to be a concern across a number of municipalities in Ontario;

 

AND WHEREAS the establishment of standards for maximum exhaust outlet decibel levels across the Province would provide consistent, quantitative and objective criteria to address excessive, unnecessary or unusual noise in all municipalities;

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

 

1.                     That the Province of Ontario be requested to consider the establishment of provincially approved standards of maximum exhaust outlet decibel levels for motor vehicles.

 

2.                     That a copy of this motion be provided to the local M.P.P.s and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting support of the resolution. (Item for Discussion, November 7, 2011, 6.2) (File: P00)