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COMMUNITY &INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEEMINUTES MARCH 6, 2017 - 10 - CITY OF KITCHENER 4. INS-17-018 BALZER CREEK TRAIL ( communicated to them at purchase, nothing would ever be built on this land. He commented the residents of Brisbane Drive and Brisbane Court do not question need for access to sewer features and concede that access routes must be built on the easement to protect infrastructure. He suggested an alternative to ensure trail connectivity could be to omit the boardwalk section and direct pedestrian traffic to utilize the sidewalks on Brisbane Drive and Brisbane Court. He added parking could be prohibited on the south side of those streets to enable the installation of a bicycle lane. He noted sidewalks could be utilized all year and the proposed alternative route would result in cost reduction as there would be no need to construct the boardwalk. He asked that should the City decide to move forward with the staff chain link fence along the rear yards of the effected properties. He suggested that alternatively the City could provide for and engineering approval for residents if they chose to build individual retaining walls and/or fence options. In response to questions, Mr. Parris advised the proposed trail is similar to other trails installed delineate pathways from the rear yards of residential properties. Councillor P. Singh entered the meeting. In response to questions regarding the alternative route proposed by Mr. Wolf, Ms. D. McGoldrick advised, in consultation with Transportation Services, concerns were identified with this proposal in relation to the change in elevation from the maintenance access trail to Brisbane Court. She noted while it would be feasible to direct cycling and pedestrian traffic to use the sidewalks, this is not ideal given the grade differential. A motion was brought forward by Councillor J. Gazzola to approve the alternative route proposed by Mr. Wolf to provide for the maintenance access, but utilize the sidewalks on Brisbane Drive and Brisbane Court. Councillor P. Singh requested that information be provided in advance of the March 20, 2017 Council meeting regarding the potential cost of installing fencing. Questions were raised regarding the proposed plantings that would be used to provide a visual barrier and Mr. Parris agreed to work with area residents to review the kinds of vegetation that would be utilized to address privacy concerns. Councillor Gazzola requested that his motion be considered on a recorded vote. Councillor motion was voted on and was LOST on a recorded vote, with Councillors J. Gazzola and Z. Janecki voting in favour; and, Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh, Y. Fernandes, D. Schnider, P Singh, S. Davey and B. Ioannidis voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington was not in attendance and accordingly did not vote. Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock brought the recommendation contained in Report INS-17-018 forward for consideration. Responding to questions, Ms. C. Fletcher agreed to provide additional information prior to the th March 20 Council meeting regarding possible fencing options to assist with mitigating the concerns raised by the effected residents. The following motion was voted on and was Carried on a recorded vote, with Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors K. Galloway-Sealock, S. Marsh, Y. Fernandes, Z. Janecki, D. Schnider, P Singh, S. Davey and B. Ioannidis voting in favour; and, Councillor J. Gazzola voting in opposition. Councillor F. Etherington was not in attendance and accordingly did not vote. On motion by Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock - it was resolved: