Minutes of Committee of the Whole - City Council

Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall

Meeting #:
Date:	Wednesday, October 02, 2019 at 9:00 A.m. - 11:00 A.m.
Location:	4th Floor City Hall

Present:

• Mayor Danny Breen
• Deputy Mayor Sheilagh O'Leary
• Councillor Maggie Burton
• Councillor Dave Lane
• Councillor Sandy Hickman
• Councillor Debbie Hanlon
• Councillor Deanne Stapleton
• Councillor Hope Jamieson
• Councillor Jamie Korab
• Councillor Ian Froude
• Councillor Wally Collins

Staff:

• Kevin Breen, City Manager
• Derek Coffey, Deputy City Manager of Finance & Administration
• Tanya Haywood, Deputy City Manager of Community Services
• Jason Sinyard, Deputy City Manager of Planning, Engineering & Regulatory Services
• Lynnann Winsor, Deputy City Manager of Public Works
• Cheryl Mullett, City Solicitor
• Ken O'Brien, Chief Municipal Planner
• Karen Chafe, Supervisor - Office of the City Clerk
• Maureen Harvey, Legislative Assistant
• Shanna Fitzgerald, Legislative Assistant

Others

• Garrett Donaher - Manager - Transportation Engineering

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Approval of the Agenda

2.1

Adoption of Agenda - October 2, 2019

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Hanlon
  Seconded By Councillor Jamieson

  That the agenda of October 2, 2019 be adopted as presented.

  
  MOTION CARRIED

3.

Adoption of the Minutes

3.1

Committee of the Whole Minutes September 18, 2019

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Froude
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Leary

  That the Committee of the Whole minutes dated September 18, 2019 be adopted as presented.

  
  MOTION CARRIED

4.

Presentations/Delegations

5.

Finance & Administration - Councillor Dave Lane

5.1

Information note dated September 26, 2019 re: Quarterly Travel Report - Second Quarter 2019

Council considered for information the above cited information note.

6.

Public Works & Sustainability - Councillor Ian Froude

7.

Community Services & Events - Councillor Jamie Korab

8.

Housing - Councillor Hope Jamieson

9.

Economic Development, Tourism & Culture - Sheilagh O'Leary

10.

Governance & Strategic Priorities - Mayor Danny Breen

11.

Planning & Development - Councillor Maggie Burton

11.1

Decision note dated September 23, 2019 re: Application to Rezone Land to the Residential Medium Density (R2) Zone for development of 4 Townhouses - REZ1900012 - 98 Cornwall Avenue (corner of Glenview Terrace)

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Burton
  Seconded By Deputy Mayor O'Leary

  That Council consider the proposed rezoning at 98 Cornwall Avenue from the Residential Low Density (R1) Zone to the Residential Medium Density (R2) Zone. It is further recommended that the application be advertised and referred to a Public Meeting chaired by an independent facilitator. Following the public meeting, the application would be referred to a regular meeting of Council for consideration of adoption.

  
  MOTION CARRIED (10 to 0)

12.

Transportation - Councillor Debbie Hanlon

12.1

Decision note dated September 26, 2019 re: Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons – Rawlins Cross

Councillor Wally Collins joined the meeting at 9:15 am.

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Hanlon
  Seconded By Councillor Jamieson

  That Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons equipment warranted for future crosswalk improvements be purchased early and installed at the Monkstown Road and King’s Road crossings into the centre of Rawlins Cross pending the outcome of the pilot project.

   

  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

12.2

Decision note dated September 26, 2019 re: Road Safety Initiatives

The following points were outlined by Council:

• Information from the Road Safety initiative to be condensed and provided to the public. Communications will be consulted in this regard.
• That follow-up is completed on the enforcement and education component of this initiative.
• That a pilot project to lower speeds in suburban areas within the city, specifically Macbeth Drive, is considered.
• That additional traffic assessments for construction projects be considered and that it is added at the tender phase.
• That staff examine the efficiency of main roads within the city.

• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Hanlon
  Seconded By Councillor Jamieson

  That the following approach to implementing Road Safety Initiatives is approved as recommended.

  I. Enforcement

  Continue to collaborate with the RNC and work with the Province to support a Provincial photo enforcement initiative.

  II. Education & Programming

  Coordinate a neighbourhood pace car program and explore possible opportunities to support walking school bus initiatives lead by external organizations

  III. City Policy, Priorities, and Maintenance

  Incorporate small improvements as part of the annual sidewalk repair program. Update and digitize the City’s pavement markings master file by either funding the work through:

  (b) a separate targeted capital expenditure.

  IV. Engineering

  Implement targeted infrastructure countermeasures at suitable crosswalk locations. Locations will be assessed and prioritized prior to a tender being issued for the work. Improve accessibility of parking through small infrastructure projects.

  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)
• Recommendation
  Moved By Councillor Froude
  Seconded By Councillor Hanlon

  That the motion be amended to remove option III (a) under City Policy, Priorities and Maintenance: (a) the Road Safety Initiatives budget.

   

  
  MOTION CARRIED (11 to 0)

13.

Other Business

14.

Adjournment

There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:19 am.