January 28, 2013 Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration Report #2013-01-21 REPORT TO: Mayor and Members City Council Your Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration submits the following recommendations from its meeting held on January 21, 2013: 1. Water Meter Inspection Charge for Multiple Installations WHEREAS water conservation is important to the community; and WHEREAS Council wishes to encourage water conservation in our municipality; and WHEREAS the best way to encourage water conservation is to have individual houses/units metered separately; and WHEREAS the municipality currently has a per unit water meter inspection charge; and WHEREAS multiple inspections on one location should be charged based on cost for that specific inspection; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff review this matter and provide a report with costing for multiple inspections on one site. 2. Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee – Accessible Parking in Municipal Parking Lots A. THAT users with accessible parking permits BE EXEMPT from user fees associated with the Market Centre Parkade and other Municipal Parking Lots within the Business Improvement area; and B. THAT all accessible parking signs in this area include reference to the by- law number, the fine amount as well as the telephone number for By-law Enforcement to assist the public in reporting violations; and C. THAT staff BE DIRECTED to prepare the necessary By-law to amend the Fees, Fines and Charges By-law for presentation to City Council. Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Page 2 Report #2013-01-21 January 28, 2013 3. Environmental Policy Advisory Committee – Environmental Recognition Award Program (Green/ER Brantford) A. THAT the Environmental Recognition Award Program (Green/ER Brantford) BE APPROVED; and B. THAT the 2013 Green/ER Brantford Award BE PRESENTED in the Category of “Environmental Leadership”, with Sub-Categories:  “Adult”  “Youth” 4. Update on the Status of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization Program (PW2013-001) THAT Report No. PW2012-059 regarding the progress of the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization Program, BE RECEIVED. 5. Condolences to the Tedeschi Family on the Recent Passing of Felicia Tedeschi WHEREAS in 1951, Felicia Tedeschi, along with her husband Guiseppe and two children, emigrated from Italy to begin their new life in Brantford; and WHEREAS Felicia was the beloved wife for 51 years to the late Guiseppe Tedeschi, devoted mother to Mary, Stella, Eva and Josie, and much loved Nonna to many grandchildren; and WHEREAS Members of City Council were deeply saddened to learn of Felicia’s passing on Saturday, January 19, 2013; and WHEREAS two to Felicia’s daughters are dedicated employees of the Corporation of the City of Brantford namely Josie Mannen, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, and Eva Agriesti, Metering and Administration Co-ordinator, Finance Department; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby extend its heartfelt condolences to Josie and Rick Mannen, Eva and Leo Agriesti, and the entire Tedeschi family on their recent loss. Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Page 3 Report #2013-01-21 January 28, 2013 6. Condolences to the Wilson Family on the Recent Passing of Frederick (Fred) Wilson WHEREAS Council was saddened to learn that on Thursday, January 10, 2013, Frederick (Fred) Wilson passed away at age 78; and WHEREAS Fred was a respected labour leader, serving for many years supporting Local 67 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union and serving in leadership position; and WHEREAS Fred was involved in the community serving as Chair of the 1977 Brantford Centennial Parade, leading to him being recognized as Brantford Citizen of The Year for 1977; and WHEREAS Fred Wilson served as a volunteer on numerous community committees, including the Brantford Economic Development Board, the Brantford Industry and Labour Adjustment Committee; and WHEREAS Fred will be missed by his friends and family members including children, grandchildren siblings and many nieces and nephews, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby extend its sincerest condolences to the Wilson family. 7. Condolences to the Bullen Family on the Recent Passing of The Rev. Dr. Sir Ralph Frederick Bevan Bullen WHEREAS the community is saddened to learn of the passing of The Rev. Dr. Sir Ralph Frederick Bevan Bullen K. G. B. on Saturday, January 19, 2013; and WHEREAS Rev. Dr. Bullen was raised and educated in Brantford and at McMaster University, serving as a minister at many churches in Nova Scotia and Ontario; and WHEREAS Rev. Dr. Bullen served for 22 years as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Baptist Federation and actively served in many executive positions in the Baptist World Alliance; and WHEREAS Rev. Dr. Bullen was recognized for his dedicated service in the area of World Relief being presented with the Humane Order of African Redemption; and Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Page 4 Report #2013-01-21 January 28, 2013 WHEREAS Rev. Dr. Bullen continued serving his community and church in retirement becoming Minister Emeritus of Park Baptist, Wesley United Church, and First Baptist Church in Brantford as well as serving as Project Coordinator at the Baptist Center at McMaster Divinity College; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby extend its sincerest condolences to all of his friends and to the Bullen family 8. Emergency Plan (PHSSS2013-08) A. THAT Report PHSSS2013-08, regarding the Emergency Plan BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT a By-law to amend Chapter 511 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code respecting the Emergency Plan BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. 9. Traffic Report – Wadsworth Street – Parking Control; Wellington Street at George Street and Wellington Street at Charlotte Street – Review of Intersection Control; and Erie Avenue – Vehicular Speed and Truck Traffic (PW2013-004) A. Wadsworth Street – Parking Control 1. THAT “No Parking” BE BY-LAWED on the north side of Wadsworth Street from Joseph Street to a point 43 metres east of the centreline of Waterloo Street projected; and 2. THAT Schedule “7” of Parking By-law 144-88 which pertains to “Parking Prohibited at Anytime” BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “A” of Traffic Report No. PW2013-004 dated January 21, 2013. B. Wellington Street at George Street and Wellington Street at Charlotte Street – Review of Intersection Control 1. THAT an all-way stop control BE BY-LAWED at the intersection of Wellington Street and George Street; and Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Page 5 Report #2013-01-21 January 28, 2013 2. THAT the recommended all-way stop control BE INSTALLED at the Wellington Street/George Street intersection and the Brantford Transit bus stop BE RELOCATED to this intersection in the Spring of 2013 when durable pavement markings can be applied to the asphalt road surface to identify the pedestrian crossing zones on both Wellington Street approaches; and 3. THAT the following visual enhancements BE PROVIDED at the intersection of Wellington Street and Charlotte Street to improve the visual awareness of Charlotte Street motorists approaching the intersection:  the installation of reflective accessory panels below the stop control signs on both Charlotte Street approaches;  the application of pavement markings to identify the pedestrian crossing zone on both Charlotte Street approaches. 4. THAT a 2-hour parking limit for the period 8 am to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday BE BY-LAWED on the east side of Market Street between Darling Street and Wellington Street. 5. THAT an accessible parking space BE BY-LAWED on the east side of Market Street in the first parking space provided north of the intersection of Darling Street within the recommended two-hour parking zone. 6. THAT Schedule “1” of Traffic By-law 37-83 which pertains to “Through Highways” and Schedules “7”, “10” and “26” of Parking By-law 144-88 which pertain to “Parking Prohibited at Anytime”, “Parking – Restricted Time Limit” and “Accessible Zone” respectively, BE AMENDED as outlined in Appendix “B” of Traffic Report No. EN2013-004 dated January 21, 2013. C. Erie Avenue – Vehicular Speed and Truck Traffic THAT the following BE DEFERRED for two cycles (to the March 18, 2013 meeting of the Committee of the Whole – Operations and Administration) to give the Ward Councillors time to address this item at a ward meeting: 1. THAT the Terms of Reference for the Transportation Master Plan Update being conducted in 2013 INCLUDE consideration of whether Birkett Lane is a viable truck routing alternative to reduce heavy truck travel within the Erie Avenue corridor; and Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Page 6 Report #2013-01-21 January 28, 2013 2. THAT the Brantford Police Service BE REQUESTED to provide enforcement of the 50km/h speed limit on Erie Avenue; and 3. THAT additional 50 km/h signs BE INSTALLED on Erie Avenue between Birkett Lane and Strathcona Avenue. 10. Dedicating Bylaw – Block 64, Plan 2M-1916, as part of the Public Highway to be known as part of Mercer Avenue (PW2013-009) THAT the By-law attached to Report No. PW2013-009, being a by-law to dedicate Block 64, Plan 2M-1916, as part of the Public Highway, to be known as part of Mercer Avenue, BE PRESENTED to City Council for adoption. 11. Multi-Year Warranty – Data Storage System (CS2013-011) A. THAT Report No. CS2013-011 Entitled “Multi-Year Warranty – Data Storage System” BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Council APPROVE the three (3) year contract for warranty protection for Hitachi Hardware and Software with HighVail Systems Inc.; and C. THAT the Clerk BE DIRECTED to place the contract with HighVail Systems Inc. on a Signing By-law for approval by City Council. 12. Acceptance of underground and aboveground public services in the Wyndfield Phase 9 Subdivision, on sections of Avedisian Street, Blackburn Drive, Hodge Lane, Hunter Way, Jones Lane, Mathews Court, Shantz Avenue, Waldie Crescent and Hoodless Court, as shown on Registered Plan No. 2M-1892 (PW2013-006) THAT, on the recommendation of the General Manager, Public Works Commission, The Corporation of the City of Brantford ACCEPT, for maintenance purposes, the underground public services comprised of watermains, mainline valves, storm and sanitary sewers and related appurtenances and the aboveground public services comprised of curbs, gutters, boulevards, road base, paved roads, paved driveway approaches, water services, hydrants and streetlighting on the following streets, in the Wyndfield Phase 9 Subdivision (see attached Registered Plan 2M-1892):  Avedisian Street - between municipal numbers 19 and 34 Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Page 7 Report #2013-01-21 January 28, 2013  Blackburn Drive - between Duncan Avenue and Avedisian Street  Hodge Lane  Hunter Way  Jones Lane  Mathews Court  Shantz Avenue  Waldie Crescent  Hoodless Court 13. Acceptance of underground and aboveground public services in the Wyndfield Phase 10 Subdivision, on sections of Hodge Lane, Hollinrake Avenue, Hoodless Court, Hunter Way and Jones Lane, as shown on Registered Plan No. 2M-1894 (PW2013-007) THAT, on the recommendation of the General Manager, Public Works Commission, The Corporation of the City of Brantford ACCEPT, for maintenance purposes, the underground public services comprised of watermains, mainline valves, storm and sanitary sewers and related appurtenances and the aboveground public services comprised of curbs, gutters, boulevards, road base, paved roads, paved driveway approaches, water services, hydrants and streetlighting on the following streets, in the Wyndfield Phase 10 Subdivision (see attached Registered Plan 2M-1894):  Hodge Lane  Hollinrake Avenue  Hoodless Court  Hunter Way  Jones Lane 14. Acceptance of underground and aboveground public services in the Wyndfield Phase 11 Subdivision, on sections of Avedisian Street, Hollinrake Avenue, Hunter Way and Waldie Crescent, as shown on Registered Plan No. 2M-1897 (PW2013-008) THAT, on the recommendation of the General Manager, Public Works Commission, The Corporation of the City of Brantford ACCEPT, for maintenance purposes, the underground public services comprised of watermains, mainline valves, storm and sanitary sewers and related appurtenances and the aboveground public services comprised of curbs, gutters, boulevards, road base, paved roads, paved driveway approaches, water services, hydrants and streetlighting on the following streets, in the Wyndfield Phase 11 Subdivision (see attached Registered Plan 2M-1897): Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Page 8 Report #2013-01-21 January 28, 2013  Avedisian Street  Hollinrake Avenue  Hunter Way  Waldie Crescent 15. Temporary Road Closures – February 2013 (PW2013-010) THAT Report No. PW2013-010 titled “Temporary Road Closures – February 2013”, which outlines the following events:  2013 Frosty Fest and Olde Fashion Winter Carnival (February 15-18, 2013)  Why Not & Out of the Cold Walk-A-Thon (February 23, 2013) BE RECEIVED. 16. Proclamation - Youth Homelessness Week – February 4 – 8, 2013 WHEREAS youth homelessness is a social problem in the City of Brantford; and WHEREAS youth homelessness is a barrier to the health, education, employment, safety and well-being of youth in our city, contributing to problems of drug abuse, teen pregnancy and crime rates; and WHEREAS St. Leonard’s Community Services wishes to raise awareness of this problem in the city and to ensure that all youth have an opportunity for education, employment, good mental health and personal safety and that the services offered to homeless and at-risk youth are promoted and accessible; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Brantford does hereby proclaim the week of February 4 to February 8, 2013 to be “Youth Homelessness Week” in the City of Brantford. 17. Proclamation - Pink Shirt Day 2013 – February 27, 2013 WHEREAS acts of bullying, harassment and intimidation are unacceptable in a safe, caring and orderly society; and WHEREAS communities, workplaces, families, schools and individuals all have critical roles to play in modeling, teaching and promoting socially responsible behaviour; and Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Page 9 Report #2013-01-21 January 28, 2013 WHEREAS the Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Campaign takes place world-wide on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 and recognizes the efforts to build communities fostering respect, inclusion, fairness, equity and compassion; and WHEREAS every day at the Boys and Girls Club of Brantford, children and youth get the help they need to learn to develop positive relationships with peers, family, teachers and the community at large; and WHEREAS the Boys and Girls Club programs foster self-esteem, social engagement, academic success, inclusion, acceptance, respect for self and others, and connection to community – all of which are key elements of bullying prevention; and WHEREAS members of the community are encouraged to participate in Pink Shirt Day to promote awareness, understanding and openness about the problem of bullying as well as a shared commitment to a solution; and WHEREAS together, we can take a stand that bullying is simply not acceptable in our community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford does hereby proclaim Wednesday, February 27, 2013 as “Pink Shirt Day” in the City of Brantford and encourages the community to drop by the Boys and Girls Club of Brantford at 2 Edge Street, Brantford or to contact them at (519) 752-2964 to order their Pink Shirt Day t-shirts in support of this worthy cause. 18. Request to VIA to Remove Paid Parking WHEREAS 90 cars per day were parked in the VIA parking lot prior to August 1st, 2012 - the amount has dropped to between 20 and 30 since paid parking was introduced; and WHEREAS the revenue generated from the total amount of 122 paid parking spots has not been realized during the last 4 months; and WHEREAS The Station, Tic Tok Media, and OK Autobody have experienced numerous parking problems, sight line problems, safety problems, and financial hardship; and WHEREAS area residents, Ward 1 City Councillors and City Staff have struggled to find safe parking for 70 additional cars in a residential setting; and Committee of the Whole - Operations and Administration Page 10 Report #2013-01-21 January 28, 2013 WHEREAS local residents, business owners, and representatives from all levels of government have been involved in advocating for the commuters in the form of emails, phone calls, petitions, letter writing campaigns, letters to the editor, and news stories; and WHEREAS City Wide has recently withdrawn its request for parking enforcement to be provided by city parking enforcement officials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford REQUEST VIA to permanently remove paid parking from the area; and THAT a copy of this resolution BE FORWARDED to the offices of our MP and MPP. 19. Trial Emergency Telephone Installation in the Common Room of Brant Towers, 5 Fordview Court, Brantford WHEREAS the ground floor common room of Brant Towers, 5 Fordview Court, Brantford Senior’s Residence, is utilized on a regular basis for community events, planned social, health promotion and resident education events; and WHEREAS residents have indicated a sense of isolation when using the common room and some concern of lost time in contacting emergency services in the event of an emergency, due to the nearest phone being located in adjoining private tenant units; and WHEREAS the safety of the residents is paramount to the annual cost of a phone service; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT appropriate staff heighten resident education regarding self-safety and safety tips to limit the occurrence of risk of injury, danger or loss, and coordinate the installation of an emergency telephone in the common room at Brant Towers on a one year trial basis and report back to Council in ten months the outcome of this action. 20. Task Force to Review the Structure, Reporting Relationship, Interaction with Council and Opportunities for Enhanced Engagement of the City’s various Boards and Advisory Committees WHEREAS the City of Brantford has created a number of Boards and Advisory Committees under Chapter 26 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code, to provide Council with expertise on a number of issues; and