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TMP-27427
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | DRAFT TWO OFFICIAL PLAN UPDATE
Tomasz Wierzba, Planner provided an update regarding the Draft Two Official Plan and proposed policies related to accessibility in the plan. He provided an overview of the Draft Official Plan and Urban Design Guidelines. Mr. Wierzba discussed next steps and timelines associated with the plan. Mr. Wierzba explained that population in Barrie is expected to grow to 298,000 by the year 2051 and that planning needs to begin now for the anticipated growth, jobs and ensuring people can move around the City.
Mr. Wierzba anticipates that a Draft Three of the Official Plan will be available in the fall 2021 for public consultation.
Anna Sajecki, Supervisor of Growth Management explained that the Urban Design Guidelines are designed to work in conjunction with the Official Plan and that staff in Development Services are currently in the process of updating these guidelines. Ms. Sajecki mentioned that she anticipates that a Draft Two of the Urban Design Guidelines will be available for consultation in the summer of 2021. Ms. Sajecki advised that information rel | Received | |
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TMP-27428
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | BARRIE TRANSIT UPDATE
The Barrie Transit Update was deferred to a future meeting. | Received | |
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TMP-27429
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | THE PROPOSED BAN OF SINGLE USE PLASTICS AS IT RELATES TO ACCESSIBILITY
Katherine Siren, Waste Reduction Coordinator provided an update regarding the proposed ban of single use plastics program. Ms. Siren advised that Council directed staff to develop a program to encourage local businesses to discontinue the use of single use plastic as well as implement a voluntary ban of single use plastics at City facilities and City special events.
Ms. Siren explained that a pilot program will focus on three types of single use plastics which include stir sticks, straws and cutlery. She mentioned that the first action of the plan will be to implement the pilot program at select city facilities but locations have not been determined. Ms. Siren described that the single use plastics pilot program will consist of an ask first policy which means that selected single use plastics items will not be provided unless they are requested by the purchaser. Ms. Siren explained that the length of the pilot program has not been determined and the program would allow staff to identify some of the challeng | Received | |
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TMP-27430
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | PUBLIC WASHROOM ACCESS DURING THE PANDEMIC | Received | |
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21-G-235
| 1 | | | Recommendation | CITY OF BARRIE PUBLIC WASHROOMS
1. That staff in the Corporate Facilities and Recreation and Culture Services Departments investigate the feasibility of an Accessibility Washroom Strategy for all City of Barrie Public Facilities.
2. That staff in the Corporate Facilities and Recreation and Culture Services Departments review the current conditions of the public washroom facilities as well as costs for future accessible renovations and report back to the Accessibility Advisory Committee. | recommended for adoption | |
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