| Complete the Growth Management Strategy |
- Several background reports now complete and submitted to Province for review.
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| Implement policy recommendations through an Official Plan Amendment for an employment lands strategy |
- Employment land conversion policies included in 2010 Official Plan are currently under appeal. Requirements for new OP policies and revisions to existing policies will be assessed and incorporated following completion and approval of the employment lands review.
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| Complete background studies for the annexed lands and initiate the secondary planning process |
- Background studies completed for cultural heritage, archaeology and agriculture.
- Secondary plan process initiated. Several public/stakeholder open houses and workshops have been held with more to be scheduled throughout the phases of the project.
- Three alternate land use and transportation options for future growth in the annexed lands prepared and are under review.
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| Undertake infrastructure studies (e.g. stormwater, water, solid waste, transportation, wastewater) |
- Work continues on preparation of a Sustainable Waste Management Strategy. Community meetings have been held and several interim reports reviewed.
- Technical background reviews completed for water, wastewater, and transportation services. First Public Information Centre (PIC) regarding Infrastructure Master Plan environmental assessment process has been held.
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| Finalize employment lands strategy |
- Employment lands strategy will be finalized as part of Growth Management Strategy project.
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| Initiate discussions for joint servicing with partners and complete a Memorandum of Understanding |
- Meetings held to consider joint servicing opportunities.
- Options for service sharing will be considered and evaluated as part of City's environmental assessment process for water and wastewater master plans that are underway.
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| Explore joint servicing opportunities for waste management and transit |
- Currently exploring joint waste management servicing opportunities with neighbouring municipalities.
- Conducted a survey in Essa Township to examine community transit needs, and assessed transit preliminary costs, potential ridership and service options.
- Future expansion possibilities for transit services have been incorporated into the work undertaken for the Transit Master Plan.
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| Complete 2nd GO Station |
- Allandale Waterfront GO Station is under construction with completion scheduled for late Fall 2011.
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| Initiate master transportation plan (to include road network, trail systems, sidewalks) |
- Lakeshore Drive reconstruction project design will include improvements to the trail system through the parkland.
- Bicycle locker units have been installed at City Hall and other city facility locations.
- Improved bicycle signage has been installed on paths in and around Centennial Park.
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| Initiate transit master plan update |
- Data gathering phase of Transit Master Plan Update now completed. Community and stakeholder involvement included online surveys and system wide passenger counts during all service hour time frames, as well as workshops and information sessions.
- Meetings held with GO/Metrolinx and City staff to consider option of relocating the intercity bus services to the Allandale Waterfront GO Train Station.
- A conceptual city transit route plan is currently being worked on.
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| Promote rail opportunities |
- Consultation undertaken with stakeholders including rail users, land developers and municipal representatives regarding opportunities and challenges associated with rail transportation.
- Discussions ongoing with County regarding potential operating partnership and with Innisfil and City Departments regarding freight rail promotion.
- New web page created for City website on freight rail service.
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| Investigate new route and scheduling model for transit |
- Budget approval secured for the implementation of a shuttle bus route to Allandale GO Station from the downtown bus terminal.
- Investigations regarding alternative transit service delivery options have been completed, as well as ridership surveys, stakeholder consultations, and the preparation of recommendations for routes and schedule changes and intercity bus relocations.
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| Complete Urban Design Guidelines |
- Three public/stakeholder sessions held concerning the urban design guidelines for intensification areas.
- City staff working with the consultants to finalize the document and determine policy and zoning amendments required to implement the recommendations.
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| Develop monitoring system for intensification projects |
- Initiated. Currently developing this project further based on the reporting requirements of the Province.
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| Investigate and report on development permit system |
- Completion of a staff report and the scheduling of a public open house.
- Downtown Barrie being considered by the Province as a pilot project for a development permit system.
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| Implement Historic Neighbourhoods Strategy action items |
- Community BBQ held at Queen's Park.
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