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TMP-28753
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | ANTI-RACISM INITIATIVE
The Committee discussed three motions that were deferred from the previous meeting concerning Discretionary Committee Applications, reviewing the regulations for boarding, lodging and rooming houses, and the “It Starts With Me” initiative. | Received | |
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22-G-078
| 1 | | | Recommendation | INVESTIGATE CITY PROCEDURES AND POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE GREATER DIVERSITY ON CITY COMMITTEES | recommended for adoption | |
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TMP-28839
| 1 | | | Recommendation | REVIEW OF BOARDING, LODGING, ROOMING (BLR) HOUSE REGULATIONS
That staff in the Development Services Department, in consultation with the Legislative and Court Services Department review the regulations associated with Boarding, Lodging, Rooming (BLR) Houses and possible ways to increase compliance with zoning and licensing requirements and report back to General Committee.
Members of Committee voted on this matter and the item was LOST. | recommended for adoption | |
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22-G-079
| 1 | | | Recommendation | PARTICIPATION IN THE “IT STARTS WITH ME” INITIATIVE | recommended for adoption | |
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TMP-28755
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | GEORGIAN COLLEGE UPDATES
Fatima Baqir, Director of Advisory Services, The Scion Group discussed the Market and Demand Analysis for Georgian College’s four campuses in Barrie, Orillia, Owen Sound, and Orangeville, to understand the needs and challenges for students trying to find housing both on and off campus. Ms. Baqir indicated her team has been gathering data from stakeholders, online surveys, and student focus groups on the challenges they are facing, such as affordability and the lack of listings.
Todd Zubyck, Georgian College provided an update on the protocols due to COVID-19 restrictions being lifted. Mr. Zubyck indicated that the college still requires vaccine passports and masks to be worn. He further mentioned that the college will be looking at adjusting some of its protocols for the spring and summer semesters. | Received | |
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TMP-28756
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | CITY OF BARRIE UPDATES
Jeff Sharp, Supervisor of Traffic Operations and Community Safety discussed the radar message boards that are currently located on Grove Street eastbound, between Duckworth Street and Cook Street, as well as Cook Street southbound, between Grove Street and Steele Street. Mr. Sharp mentioned that the message boards were previously located on Codrington Street and Blake Street. He indicated that staff are currently working on temporary speed cushion locations to propose to Council, evaluating the permanent speed cushions that have been placed throughout the City, and the impending installation of bike lanes, signs and paper markings on Johnson Street this summer.
Michael Gallagher, Zoning Officer indicated that there have been approximately 200 zoning complaints this year, 55% being from within the northeast end of the City, concerning property maintenance. Mr. Gallagher mentioned that staff in Development Services have started working on a new Zoning By-Law to go along with the new Official Plan.
Carrie Clark, Barrie Fire and Emergency Services mentioned t | Received | |
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