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TMP-28791
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | BIKE THE NIGHT
Councillor, A. Kungl indicated that she has been working with staff on special events permits for the event. She mentioned that the working group had designed a poster for the event and are doing some outreach with staff and other organizations.
John Northcote discussed reaching out to the organization that held the Bike the Night Event in Guelph regarding the impending event in Barrie. Mr. Northcote mentioned the differences and similarities between the two events. He shared the draft Bike the Night Event poster and asked the Committee to provide any suggestions on additions, alterations, or deletions. The Committee discussed suggestions, such as a Save the Date pamphlet or poster to have at other events for promotion, partners listed on the poster, a directive on where to find information about the event, sponsorships, prizes, first aid on-site, and event insurance.
The Committee agreed to defer the discussion on event insurance to the next meeting. | Received | |
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TMP-28792
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | CROMPTON PARK
Councillor, A. Kungl discussed attending Crompton Park to see how things managed from the winter, the planting done in collaboration with Living Green Barrie, and the ongoing conversations with Nature Barrie about things that align with Crompton Park. | Received | |
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TMP-28793
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | CYCLE BARRIE PLAN
Brett Gratrix, Transportation Planning Lead indicated that the Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on February 24 and consisted of a lot of discussion and feedback surrounding the desire to improve connectivity on the existing network, aligning road renewal activities with existing cycling facilities, improve safety on the Duckworth Street interchange, a desire for a north and south connection on St. Vincent Street, signal actuation for bicycles, and more bicycle parking. Mr. Gratrix mentioned that he is currently in talks with the City’s Infrastructure Department concerning a design change to a project on Bryne Drive regarding on road to cycle tracks.
The Committee asked questions of staff and received responses. | Received | |
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TMP-28795
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | POLLINATE BARRIE
A) ALIGNING POLICY WITH CLIMATE EMERGENCY/ACTION
B) PROMOTING POLLINATOR PLANTS AND NATIVE SPECIES
C) BOULEVARD GARDEN EDUCATIONAL DEMO
D) SIGNS FOR EDUCATING AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY
E) CITY CONTACT
F) CROSS EDUCATING CITY BY-LAW
G) NOXIOUS WEEDS
Kelly Patterson-McGrath provided a presentation on Creating Native Pollinator Habits in the City of Barrie.
Ms. Patterson-McGrath discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· Climate Action: the City of Barrie declared a climate emergency and created the Community Energy Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan;
· Taking Action: such as educating on the benefits of naturalized, native plants, and trees;
· Native vs. Non-Native: such as deeper roots to absorb excessive rainwater to prevent runoff and water pollution;
· Pollinators: bees, bats, and butterflies are a few that provide pollination to different plants, which helps to produce some of the food we eat;
· What other cities are doing: educating the public, promoting and supporting natural landscapes and native boulevard gardens, as well as amending by-laws;
· City of | Received | |
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