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TMP-32968
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | COMMITTEE TRAINING
Tara McArthur, Coordinator of Elections and Special Projects, provided a presentation to the committee regarding committee process
Ms. McArthur discussed slides concerning the following topics:
· Council and Committee Code of Conduct;
· The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act;
· The decision making process;
· The City of Barrie Procedural By-law;
· The Procedural By-law - Public Notice Accountability;
· Agenda items and deadlines;
· Quorum and meeting dates moving forward;
· Roles of the Chair and Committee Members;
· The Committee Work Plan; and
· Committee Working Groups.
The committee asked a number of questions and received responses. | Received | |
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TMP-32967
| 2 | | | Presentation - AC/RC | SENIORS FOR CLIMATE ACTION NOW!
Pat Smith, Ann Martin, and John Smith from Seniors for Climate Action discussed the organizations history with the committee. Mr. Smith advised that they have had 76 Action events held across Canada and the group currently has approximately 3400 members. He advised that the organizations focus is on climate change and offered the services of Seniors for Climate Action to assist the committee working groups. | Received | |
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TMP-32966
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | UPDATES FROM WORKING GROUPS:
a) Circular Economy
The team lead provided an update that the group met with City staff regarding event waste management. The group and City staff have a pilot project starting on Sunday regarding adding more multi waste bins downtown and adding signage around the appropriate recycling methods. They had a conversation with staff around how to avoid long term waste and a deposit return system. The group is working on a pilot project to open more repair café’s downtown. The working group has a meeting booked with Georgian College next week to get the college involve with the Bike Café’s.
b) Building, Energy, and Housing
No updates provided.
c) Food Productions and Security
The group advised that they are going to reach out to Stephanie Wideman, City Staff, regarding the outdoor community gardens, the new City greenhouse being constructed and seeing if a seedbank can be created in the new greenhouse for citizens.
d) Active and Non-Active Transportation
The team lead provided an update with respect to the group attending the recent public meeting | Received | |
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