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THAT all Items contained for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration (Items 6.1.4) and Consent Items (Items 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 6.1.1 2020 Master Servicing Plan Update (MSP) – Final [Financial Impact – None], 2020-408 Presentation Julien Bell, P.Eng., Consultant Project Manager, GM BluePlan Engineering Limited Julien Bell, P.Eng., Consultant Project Manager, GM BluePlan Engineering Limited provided a presentation to the committee. A copy of which will be saved to the meeting file. Staff responded to various questions of the committee. 4 Recommendation A. THAT Report 2020-408 titled, 2020 Master Servicing Plan Update, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to issue notice of completion and initiate the 45 day public review period no later than Q4 2020 pending pandemic provisions; and C. THAT Council APPROVE the strategies identified in the 2020 Master Servicing Plan documents for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Services as outlined in the Executive Summary attached as Appendix A and as issued for public review in Q4 2020; and D. THAT the Master Servicing Plan Update BE REVIEWED in conjunction with the Transportation Master Plan within five years and Official Plan Review within ten years; and E. THAT the General Manager, Public Works BE DIRECTED to implement the recommendations from the 2020 Master Servicing Plan Update into the Ten Year Capital forecast and the policies into the City’s Official Plan, subject to fulfilling the requirements of the Master Plan process; and

THAT Item 6.1.3 BE AMENDED to include the following as Clause B: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to provide annual/as needed updates regarding Brantford Transit Bus replacements. Recorded vote on Item Amendment to Item 6.1.3: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS no left turn signs have been installed on Brant Avenue to prevent drivers from turning left onto Palmerston Avenue and Ada Avenue; and WHEREAS drivers continue to illegally turn left on to Palmerston Avenue and Ada Avenue from Brant Avenue and proceed to drive at an accelerated speed to get to St. Paul Avenue; and WHEREAS drivers who disobey the posted no left turn signs, do so to avoid the intersection at Brant Avenue and St. Paul Avenue; and WHEREAS these same drivers use Palmerston Avenue to avoid the Brant Avenue and St. Paul Avenue intersection by speeding towards Brant Avenue; and WHEREAS residents on both Palmerston Avenue and Ada Avenue are concerned about the safety of themselves, family members and others; NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to review options for the installation of a barrier on Brant Avenue that physically prevents left turns 8 from northbound Brant Avenue onto Palmerson Avenue and onto Ada Avenue; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to remove the right turn angular access from eastbound Palmerston Avenue to southbound Brant Avenue; and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to notify residents and business owners on Palmerston Avenue, Ada Avenue, Brant Avenue (Bedford Street to St. James Street) and St. Paul Avenue (Palmerston Avenue to Brant Avenue) in writing regarding the proposed intersection changes and ask for their comments and concerns; and D. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to arrange a public meeting with area residents and business owner

WHEREAS Apotex Pharmachem Inc. has been in business in Brantford since 1996 when the business and facility were purchased at 34 Spalding Drive and provided parking for employees on lands across the street from the main building; and WHEREAS Apotex Pharmachem Inc. has upwards of 330 employees that cross Spalding Drive to access staff parking at any 9 given time during the various shifts (morning, afternoon and night); and WHEREAS there have been several documented near misses of staff by vehicles not properly stopping to allow pedestrians to cross at this location due to the incorrect signage currently in place; and WHEREAS a work order to install “Pedestrian Ahead” warning signs has been issued and will be installed at the correct distance from the pedestrian crossing as an interim solution; and WHEREAS Apotex Pharmachem Inc. reached out to the City to share the concerns of their staff and the opportunity to partner to find a solution to improve health and safety of pedestrians and enhance the safety of the crossing; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to consult with Apotex Pharmachem Inc. in order to explore a partnership opportunity to enhance pedestrian crossing movement at this location including an option to install a Pedestrian Crossover (PXO); and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to report back in Q4 2020 with the preferred option for safe pedestrian crossing at this location, associated costs, and information on a potential partnership with Apotex Pharma

WHEREAS new houses will soon be under construction at the south end of Parkside Drive; and 10 WHEREAS on-street parking is currently allowed on both sides of the street where the houses will be constructed; and WHEREAS the street is approximately 9 metres wide; and WHEREAS on-street parking demand will increase once the houses are occupied; and WHEREAS a resident has raised concern that the anticipated increase in vehicles parking on-street on Parkside Drive will make it difficult for opposing vehicles to pass and may also affect emergency response; and WHEREAS staff confirmed on-street parking on both sides of on Parkside Drive would negatively impact emergency response, two- way traffic, street maintenance, and driveway access due to the narrow width; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT on-street parking be restricted on the west side of Parkside Drive from Dufferin Avenue to Burwell Street; and B. THAT any necessary by-laws BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. Recorded vote on Item 7.3: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall

WHEREAS residents on Usher St have complained for years about illegal activities on the pedestrian steps and unwanted impact on and around homes which include theft, loitering, littering and public urination; and 11 WHEREAS the steps are constantly littered with debris and syringes which could result in health risks for adults and minors; and WHEREAS Police Services are often called by residents regarding illegal activities taking place on the steps; and WHEREAS better illumination of the steps has been installed with no significant reduction in illegal activities; and WHEREAS a permanent solution needs to be implemented at the possible date to close the steps; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to send letters to residents of Usher Street (east limit of Usher Street to the intersection of Rushton Avenue and Usher Street) for purpose of receiving their feedback with respect to the loss of accessibility to West Street from closing the stairs located at the east end of Usher Street; and B. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to consult with CN and Brantford Police Services for their input and data on reported activities regarding the stairs located on both the east and west sides of West Street north of the CN Bridge no later than Q4 2020; and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to research the stairs located at the east end of Usher Street for any history of incidents that resulted in closure of the stairs and complaints received regarding inaccessibility over the past 12 months

WHEREAS on-street parking is in high demand on Park Avenue between Murray Street and Brock Street; and WHEREAS Park Avenue is only seven metres wide; and WHEREAS opposing vehicles cannot pass without one having to pull over, which is difficult with many vehicles parked on-street; and WHEREAS residents of Park Avenue have expressed concern for safety on their street; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: A. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to send letters to residents of Park Avenue (east of Murray Street) and Park Avenue East (Drummond Street to Rawdon Street) for the purpose of receiving their feedback with respect to changing Park Avenue to one-way traffic westbound between Murray Street and Brock Street; B. THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to report back to Council on the results of the public feedback. Recorded vote on Item 7.5: YES: (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Weaver, Councillor Vanderstelt, Councillor Utley, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Antoski, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Wall