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TMP-25198
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | PRESENTATION BY DR. GARDNER, MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH CONCERNING THE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE
Dr. C. Gardner, Medical Officer of Health from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) provided a presentation concerning the opportunities to address Climate Change.
Mr. Gardner discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· An overview on climate change;
· Pictures illustrating natural disasters taken place in Simcoe Muskoka;
· Resource information associated to climate change;
· The SMDHU vulnerability assessment to increase understanding and support resilience for a changing climate;
· Important demographics associated to age, low income and chronic illnesses;
· The rationale of why climate change needs to be addressed quickly;
· A map illustrating the surface temperatures for Barrie and surrounding areas;
· Charts illustrating climate projections associated to extreme heat in the 2020’s, 2050’s, and the 2080’s;
· A chart illustrating the projected precipitation from 2 to 100 years;
· A map illustrating the estimated risks associated to Ontario Lyme Disea | Received | |
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TMP-25200
| 1 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | SELECTION OF A CHAIR
The Committee discussed the selection of a Chair and Vice-Chair. They agreed to appoint Councillor, K. Aylwin as Chair and John Northcote as Vice-Chair of the Committee. | Received | |
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TMP-25187
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | POSSIBILITY OF A TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
The Committee discussed the possibility of a tree planting program in the City that would include public and private lands. They talked about other municipalities that have similar programs and noted that they are often in partnership with outside organizations. The Committee spoke about potential organizations such as Living Green and Nature Barrie to partner with the City. | Received | |
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19-G-373
| 1 | | | Staff Report | INVESTIGATION - TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
That staff in the Roads, Parks and Fleet Department investigate the feasibility of partnering with community organizations such as Living Green Barrie, Nature Barrie and other service clubs for a Tree Planting Program on private and public lands in the City of Barrie and report back to the Active Transportation and Sustainability Committee. | recommended for adoption | |
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TMP-25190
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | THE INTERNATIONAL CYCLING CITY ASSESSMENT (ICCA) SURVEY
The Committee discussed the International Cycling City Assessment (ICCA) Survey that was created by the Dutch Cycling Embassy as a tool to facilitate a knowledge exchange on a world-wide scale associated to cycling. They noted the survey will provide cities with insights into their current bicycle practice and reveal opportunities for future improvements. The Committee agreed that the results from the survey could benefit the City to enhance a better cycling reality. | Received | |
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TMP-25193
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | SOUTHSHORE NATURALIZATION SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE
A. McNair provided a brief update on Southshore Naturalization Subcommittee. He noted that the Subcommittee recently met in November and that he will report back to the Committee at the December 16, 2019 meeting. | Received | |
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