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DEPUTATIONS CONCERNING MOTION 21-G-166, HEART BARRIE LANDMARK SIGN
The following individuals provided Deputations(s) regarding motion 21-G-166, Heart Barrie Landmark Sign.
1. Cathy Colebatch commended that she appreciated Councillor McCann's passion, enthusiasm, and love of Barrie. She noted that she felt that parks are for people and not signs, and expressed concerns related to the location, design, size or intent of what the sign brings to the City.
Ms. Colebatch explained that the City is in the process of creating a new master plan for Heritage Park and it is a small urban park that provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, children's splash pad and has more passive, reflective spaces.
She explained the sign is not representative of the City and suggested engaging with the Community to come up with something more representative of the City. Ms. Colebatch suggested having a competition for local artists where the public could vote on the design of the sign which could include celebrating our indigenous community with an indigenous design.
Ms. Colebatch read a letter to the editor article from Barrie Today concerning Landmark would 'spoil' Lakeshore's ambience. She advised of comments from a member of the public that the Waterfront and Marina Strategic Plan contained no suggestion of a sign plan and residents should be consulted for input.
2. Alyssa Wright provided a brief background of her career and her involvement with organizations and charities.
She described her passion for creative arts and the community and that she is not in support of the artistic unoriginal sign and uninspiring copycat sign. She expressed how she is unclear as to the intent of the sign.
Ms. Wright expressed concerns related to the sign and felt that Council is ignoring the majority of residents who are not in favour of the signage.
She asked Council to consider what personal message is being given with their vote should they choose to uphold the wishes of th...
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