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Neighbourhood Association Engagement Event Summary and Priority Action Selection (Part 1)

Carried 19 Jun 2023The vote
Topic: Several topics Categories: Arts, Culture & Heritage 2 recorded votes 19 Jun 2023

What it does

Purpose, from an earlier report
To provide a summary of the neighbourhood association priority actions identified at the Neighbourhood Association Engagement Event held on 2023-APR-26, and seek direction with respect to considering these actions to be added as an attachment to the draft Integrated Action Plan (IAP).
Staff report, page 1

Votes

  1. 19 Jun 2023other
    Carried 8–0Absent 1

    That Council replace the proposed priority actions from the Newcastle Neighbourhood Association as outlined in Attachment A of the report dated 2023-JUN-12, titled “Neighbourhood Association Engagement Event Summary and Priority Action Selection” with the following: 1. Work with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to improve traffic safety on Stewart Avenue by undertaking a traffic calming study to lower speeds; fixing potholes; and adding push buttons to existing crosswalks at Dawes Street, Rosehill Street and Townsite Road. 2. Improve personal and nei ghbourhood safety by establishing a city - resident Newcastle Recovery Action Committee; eliminating sheltering opportunities along the Millstone River; expanding Bike Patrol and Community Safety Officers to Newcastle; increasing patrols on vacant residences and businesses; implementing a Vacant Property bylaw; managing visible signs of decay like graffiti, overgrown bushes; providing economic development business recruitment support to replace business closures and strengthen business retention; and moving forward with a master plan for 250 Terminal. 3. Promote the Newcastle neighbourhood by creating street banners specifically for Newcastle; installing heritage interpretation plaques and a welcome sign; and updating heritage walk brochures.

    The voteMinutes, page 5City vote record
  2. 19 Jun 2023other
    Carried 8–0Absent 1

    That Council endor se the priority actions identified by the neighbourhood associations to be added as an attachment to the draft Integrated Action Plan as outlined in Attachment A of the 2023 -JUN-12 Staff report titled “Neighbourhood Association Engagement Event Summary and Priority Action Selection”.

    The voteMinutes, page 5City vote record

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