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GENERAL UPDATES
Councillor C. Riepma advised that he had invited Kenta Shirakura, International Student Housing Coordinator at Georgian College to participate in today’s orientation followup discussion, but he was unfortunately unable to attend. A post mortem of the transit ride with Georgian College students will be discussed at the next meeting, which will include ideas to better link the City with the College.
Councillor Riepma advised that he has been appointed to the Town and Gown Association of Ontario.
Councillor Riepma advised that the Georgian College Environmental Class participated in the cutting of fragmites on the Dunsmore wetland. He noted that the event was attended by community members as well as members of the press. Councillor Riepma commented that the hope is to add invasive species to the curriculum and involve more classes/students.
J. Forgrave, Supervisor of Enforcement Services noted that overnight parking restrictions will commence on December 1st and run through to March 31st inclusive. He advised that overnight parking is prohibited on all streets between the hours of 12:00 am and 7:00 am, and between 3:00 am and 6:00 am in the Downtown, so as not to impede snow clearing operations.
J. Forgrave reminded everyone that there is zero tolerance in Zone 1 (College area) related to parking enforcement, which is at the direction of City Council, due to the number of complaints received in that area.
The Committee discussed ways to educate students on the parking restrictions, including providing information at orientation, posting on student portal, social media, link to information on City’s webpage. J. Forgrave advised that the City is currently undertaking a Parking Strategy Study which could include a LPR pilot and a resident type parking pass, and is anticipated to go before Council prior to year end.