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PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOODS STRATEGY REGARDING THE HISTORIC NEIGHBOURHOODS STRATEGY 2014 PROGRESS REPORT.
Mr. Bill Scott of the Historic Neighbourhoods Strategy provided a presentation regarding the Historic Neighbourhoods Strategy 2014 Progress Rport. He provided information related to the concept of people-led planning and formation of the Historic Neighbourhoods Strategy, the mandate and the history related to the establishment of the Strategy and. Mr. Scott noted that the Strategy was developed over the last four years and the Committee continues to monitor and oversee the implementation of a Strategy. Mr. Scott detailed short-term to long-term goals of the Strategy including dealing with by-law infractions, infrastructure maintenance, unique signage for historic neighbourhoods, control of graffiti by replacement with murals and development of legal framework to protect historic neighbourhoods. He discussed the future outlook of the strategy including installation of heritage street signs in more historic neighbourhoods and murals on buildings to deter graffiti vandalism. In closing, Mr. Scott requested a small budget to assist the Committee in meeting the Strategy's future goals.
Members of Council asked several questions of the presenter and City staff and received responses.