File #: 21-A-070    Version: Name:
Type: Deputation Status: Received
File created: 6/9/2021 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/14/2021 Final action: 6/14/2021
Title: DEPUTATION BY CATHY COLEBATCH REGARDING MOTION 21-G-159, CHANGE TO THE NUMBER OF DAYS FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND OR DESCRIPTION CAN BE DISCHARGED OR SET OFF AS CURRENTLY PERMITTED IN THE 2010-036 CONSOLIDATED REGULATORY BY-LAW Cathy Colebatch advised that she is in support of the motion and noted that as a resident of Ward 8, fireworks can be extremely noisy. Ms. Colebatch expressed her concerns associated with people setting off fireworks at random times of the year impacting other residents such as shift workers, babies or the elderly. She explained that to report a noise complaint to Barrie Police Services concerning fireworks, a location is required which can pose a challenge. Ms. Colebatch suggested stronger education surrounding by-laws related to fireworks leading up to the actual approved dates and that the Barrie Police Services Community Response Team should patrol the neighbourhoods that have been known for these issues.
Attachments: 1. Deputation Request - 21-G-159 Change to Days of Fireworks

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DEPUTATION BY CATHY COLEBATCH REGARDING MOTION 21-G-159, CHANGE TO THE NUMBER OF DAYS FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND OR DESCRIPTION CAN BE DISCHARGED OR SET OFF AS CURRENTLY PERMITTED IN THE 2010-036 CONSOLIDATED REGULATORY BY-LAW

 

Cathy Colebatch advised that she is in support of the motion and noted that as a resident of Ward 8, fireworks can be extremely noisy.  Ms. Colebatch expressed her concerns associated with people setting off fireworks at random times of the year impacting other residents such as shift workers, babies or the elderly. She explained that to report a noise complaint to Barrie Police Services concerning fireworks, a location is required which can pose a challenge.

 

Ms. Colebatch suggested stronger education surrounding by-laws related to fireworks leading up to the actual approved dates and that the Barrie Police Services Community Response Team should patrol the neighbourhoods that have been known for these issues.