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TMP-8129
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | WATERFRONT AND MARINA STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
Jacqueline Weston, Acting General Manager of Infrastructure and Growth Management provided an update concerning the Waterfront and Marina Strategic Plan noting that staff are proceeding with the next steps detailed in Staff Report ENG007-14. Ms. Weston noted that a survey of residents and non-residents is planned for summer of 2014. She described the phasing of road reconstruction projects along Lakeshore Drive and a visioning workshop that will scheduled in early 2015.
Members of the Committee asked questions of the staff and received responses. | Received | |
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TMP-8126
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY AND UPDATE
Hany Kirolos, Director of Business Development provided an update concerning Economic Development activity detailing the development of an entrepreneurial portal, the Barrie Ambassador Program and a Foreign Direct Investment Plan. He noted that the interim Strategic Plan for Invest Barrie and the related action plan would be presented in the next few months. Mr. Kirolos advised that the Greater Barrie Enterprise Centre Office (GBEC) has relocated to the 3rd Floor of City Hall.
Stephanie Schlicter, Manager of the Greater Barrie Enterprise Centre and Business Development Officer (GBEC) outlined the services provided by the Centre. She detailed outreach initiatives which include working with the existing business base in Barrie; researching best practises from other communities; corporate cold calling; business growth challenges and opportunities and survey/feedback from sectors including trends and challenges. Ms. Schlicter noted that the survey will provide the opportunity to improve communications and sector mapping, as well as to d | Received | |
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TMP-8128
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | RAIL SYSTEM UPDATE
H. Kirolos, Director of Business Development provided a Rail System Update. He noted the availability of 6 business parcels along the rail line and outlined the business requirements for companies wishing to benefit from rail for transportation and shipping use.
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TMP-8124
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | GRAND FOREST DRIVE ROAD SAFETY PRESENTATION
Mr. Daniel J. Rolph provided a presentation regarding road safety on Grand Forest Drive with details of his background and knowledge of traffic calming measures. He provided topographical images displaying Grand Forest Drive and noted his observation that Grand Forest Drive has become a connecting road between Big Bay Point and Hurst Drive. He indicated that speed signs are not posted along the street. Mr. Rolph noted his concerns regarding the current state of Grand Forest Drive including high rates of speed and volume for the design of the street, truck traffic and recent speed monitoring by Barrie Police Service. He provided details on assistance he has solicited since 2010 to deal with the traffic issues along Grand Forest Drive, discussed legislation and by-laws relevant to the situation and reviewed overall concerns with the traffic situation. Mr. Rolph provided photographs illustrating traffic and parking issues that occurred during the winter months. Mr. Rolph noted a petition had been signed by 32 residents supporting his | Received | |
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TMP-8125
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | TRAFFIC CALMING ON GRAND FOREST DRIVE
Councillor, A. Nuttall was not present at the meeting to discuss a request related to this item. | Received | |
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TMP-8127
| 2 | | | Item of Discussion | PARKING ON IRWIN DRIVE
Mr. Yvan Pajevic, representing residents of Irwin Drive, discussed parking and access concerns along Irwin Drive related to a potential rental property at 51 Irwin Drive. He noted that the property residents park their vehicles in the driveway and on the street encroaching over the sidewalk, blocking roadways and neighbouring driveways. Mr. Pajevic also commented he feels that emergency vehicles have difficulty driving on the street due to cars illegally parked on the street.
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14-G-107
| 1 | | | Item of Discussion | EXTENSION OF FLASHING 40 SIGNAL ZONE ON ANNE STREET (WARDS 4 AND 5)
That the Speed By-law 2002-191, Schedule B, Authorized Rates of Maximum speed - Variable Time Flashing 40 km/h zone, be amended.
By deleting the following:
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Anne St. N. 16 m north of Letitia St. 45 m south of Shelley Ln.
And adding the following:
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Anne St. N. 16 m north of Letitia St. 143 m north of Austen Ln.
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