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GENERAL UPDATES
B. Muscat noted that in collaboration with Barrie Police Service and Simcoe County Paramedics, a mock hostage situation was being held at the College on October 23rd. He also noted that they have not received any smoking related complaints recently.
A. Butler, from Barrie Police Service advised that she would be leaving the downtown unit and is being replaced by D. Luce. The Committee thanked Angela for her dedication and positive contribution to the downtown.
J. MacDonald, Traffic Technologist noted that there are no pending issues in Ward 1. He advised that the City is looking at including bicycle lanes on Cheltenham Road. He advised that the Barrie Police Service have been enforcing speeding issues in the Napier Street/Rodney Street area due to several complaints. He also noted that the speed cushions have now been removed on all streets in preparation for snow removal activities.
M. Gallagher, Zoning Enforcement Officer advised that the report regarding licensing, regulating and governing residential units (i.e. absentee landlords), is anticipated to be considered by General Committee on November 18th, and the report regarding the Zoning By-law amendment to permit 2nd suites in the Georgian Neighbourhood Study Boundary Area is anticipated to be considered by General Committee on December 10th. Councillor Riepma inquired if the report included any requirement for dwellings to be owner occupied. M. Gallagher advised that this requirement is not included, and cannot be made mandatory.
R. Cardwell advised that the Barrie East End Homeowners Association (BEEHA) participated in creating a beehive garden. The event was well attended and there is still a need for volunteers to build 2-3 more boxes.