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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-09CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES October 9, 2012 CITY OF KITCHENER Cycling Advisory Committee met on this date commencing at 4:10 p.m. Present: Ms. M. Sehl (Chair), D. Class, M. Boos, P. Dedes, P. Walberg, Y. Fernandes, B. Laube, M. Arges, S. Burek Staff: J. Joseph (Committee Administrator), W. Sleeth, M. Parris Regrets: B. Forwell (Vice- Chair) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF September 11, 2012 That the minutes of the September 11, 2012 meeting be approved. Motioned by: M. Arges Seconded by: D. Class 2. THE GLOBAL CYCLING MOVEMENT DISCUSSION J.Joseph introduced a new agenda item that would provide an opportunity for committee members to share local and global cycling related stories, initiatives and successes at each committee meeting. J.Joseph stated that the intention is to motivate and inspire committee members to continue to think creatively when advising on cycling matters in Kitchener. J. Joseph will have a video prepared to share for the next meeting. 3. TRAIL BY PIONEER TOWER UPDATE Y. Fernandes sought feedback from committee members on the safety conditions of the trail by Pioneer Tower. Committee members familiar with the trail expressed concern over the gate's narrow opening at the base of the trail. In addition, some committee members expressed concern over the speed hump, stating that this could be a safety hazard for cyclists traveling downhill. W. Sleeth noted the concerns and stated that he would investigate the trail with the committee's concerns in mind. 4. BRIEF UPDATE ON CAC'S 5 PRIORITY PROJECTS J. Joseph and W. Sleeth updated the committee on the CAC's 5 priority projects for the current year, provided in further detail below. Wilson Avenue: Trail improvements are scheduled to be completed by the end of October. P. Dedes asked if the committee needed to be consulted on any of the designs. W. Sleeth stated that the design standards have been set. No parking signage is to be added to the trail entrances to discourage vehicles from blocking CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES October 9, 2012 CITY OF KITCHENER the entry points. The surface of the trail will be paved and granular in certain sections. Margaret Avenue: The report to Community and Infrastructure Services Committee passed and a service request has been submitted. The cycle lanes will be installed before winter. CMP Sign Pilot Project: The locates for the signs have been identified, and a service request has been submitted. Due to a high volume of requests from the sign shop, the signs will be installed in Spring 2013. Iron Horse Trail Rail Crossing: M. Parris and W. Sleeth stated that the recent media coverage over the delay of the construction has put pressure on CN Rail to quicken the process. However, the agreement is still being reviewed by CN's legal group. Nyberg Contraflow: Staff is reassessing the feasibility of a contraflow bicycle lane on Nyberg through conversations with the Region of Waterloo and the City's legal department. A temporary solution has been addressed through the CMP Sign Pilot Project by redirecting cyclists down Bedford Road to Sydney. 5. DISCUSSION ON THE CAC'S MANDATE W. Sleeth informed the committee of Clerk's differing interpretation of the recommendation to review the CAC's mandate, as outlined in the Multi -use Pathways and Trails Master Plan. Clerk's has assumed that the incoming committee will make the recommendation to Council regarding the mandate. Therefore, all applicants to the committee applied to the current Cycling Advisory Committee mandate. However, W. Sleeth suggested that the committee proceed with a decision on the mandate. J. Joseph stated that any recommendations would be forwarded to the Nominating Steering Committee for consideration as they choose new members. After some discussion, the following motions were made: MOTION: That the Kitchener Cycling Advisory Committee recommends an expansion of its mandate to include both the Council approved Cycling Master Plan and the Council approved Multi -use Pathways and Trails Master Plan." Motioned by: D. Class Seconded by: P. Walberg Motion carried. CYCLING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES October 9, 2012 CITY OF KITCHENER MOTION: That the Kitchener Cycling Advisory Committee membership reflects this expanded mandate by selecting 2 -3 members with interests in trails and pathways." Motioned by: D. Class Seconded by: P. Walberg Motion carried. 6. REPORT CARD TO COUNCIL P. Walberg presented a revised version of the report card, compiled by an ad- hoc working group of committee members, which followed the original framework but included definitions of categories, grading criteria, and a detailed list of work completed throughout the year. D. Class also presented a revised version of the report card which included additions outside of the original framework. It was discussed that the report card should remain as a single page, with additional pages being provided as an appendix. After some further discussion regarding the report card and scoring process, the following motion was made: MOTION: That the Kitchener Cycling Advisory Committee accepts the revised report card proposed by the ad -hoc working group, with committee members utilizing this version for the grading process. Motioned by: P. Dedes Seconded by: M. Boos Motion carried. P. Walberg suggested that the report card be distributed internally to staff so that all relevant projects are included. J. Joseph confirmed that the final version of the report card would be distributed to committee members by Friday, October 12, 2012, with the final results being discussed at the November committee meeting. 7. IDENTIFYING CAC PRIORITIES FOR 2013 Due to time constraints, the committee agreed to address this agenda item at the November meeting. 8. ADJOURNMENT That the meeting be adjourned at 6:08 p.m. Motioned by: Mr. P. Walberg Seconded by: Mr. P. Dedes