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Home My WebLink AboutCIS Agenda - 2018-04-09Community &Infrastructure Services Committee Agenda Monday, April 9, 2018 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Office of the City Clerk Council Chamber Kitchener City Hall nd 200 King St. W. - 2 Floor This is an approximate start time, as this meeting will commence immediately following Kitchener ON N2G 4G7 the Special Council meeting. Page 1 Chair - Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock Vice-Chair - Councillor S. Marsh The following matters are considered not to require debate and should be approved by one motion in accordance with the recommendation contained in each staff report. A majority vote is required to discuss any report listed as under this section. 1. CSD-18-024 - Naming of Private Streets - 114-120 Victoria Street South - 114-120 Victoria Street South Inc. 2. CSD-18-067 - Noise Exemptions - Downtown Special Events 3. INS-18-014 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Gracefield Crescent 4. INS-18-019 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Wentworth Avenue 5. INS-18-026 - On-Street Parking Regulations - Veronica Drive 6. INS-18-015 - Sydney Street South Traffic Calming - Follow-up Review 7. INS-18-017 - Updated Corporate Asset Management Policy -law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of 5 minutes. None. 8. INS-18-016 - Daimler Drive - Traffic Calming (20 min) 9. INS-18-018 - Max Becker Drive - Traffic Calming (20 min) Unfinished Business List Dianna Saunderson Committee Administrator ** Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 ** REPORT TO:Community and Infrastructure Services Committee th DATE OF MEETING:April 9, 2018 SUBMITTED BY:Alain Pinard, Director of Planning PREPARED BY:Juliane von Westerholt,Senior Planner (519) 741-2200 ext. 7157 WARD INVOLVED:Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT:February 5, 2018 REPORT NO.:CSD-18-024 SUBJECT:NAMING OF PRIVATE STREETS 114-120 Victoria Street South 114-120 Victoria Street South Inc. RECOMMENDATION: That the City of Kitchener acknowledge that 114-120 Victoria Street South Inc. proposes to name private streets within the proposed mixed use development located at 114-120 Victoria Street South; and , preparation and registration of the necessary By-law(s) for the naming of the private streets. REPORT: In December of 2017, the subject lands received Site Plan approval in principle for a six storey office addition to the former Huck Glove cultural heritage building. This is part of a larger mixed use redevelopment of the lands comprised of a six storey office complex as well as a 25 storey mixed use building with 300 residential units. In order to receive final site plan approval, in lieu of a Multiple Unit Identification Sign at the entrance to the site, the applicant must fulfill a condition to obtain Council approval for a private street name. Staff is of the opinion that in order to improve emergency services response and overall wayfinding onlarge-scale developments such as this one, private streets should be named by Council. The applicant agrees with the naming of the street and has embraced this approach in the interests of the overall development. Aprivate street naming process was established several years ago and has been successfully implemented at Sportsworld Crossing on King Street East, at The Boardwalk on Ira Needles Boulevard, and at Victoria Commons (1 Adam Street).In addition, naming the private streets eliminates the need for large Multiple Unit Identification Signs at the two entrances to the site off of Bramm Street. The Region and a number of internal departments were circulated on the private street naming request and no concerns were raised. 1 - 1 Legal Services would prepare a by-law upon receipt of a reference plan from the applicant showing the proposed private streets and lanes. Legal Services would then give notice in The Record of the intent to pass a by-law to this effect. The by-law would then proceed to Council for approval. The applicant is proposing the following private street name as shown on the Street Name Concept Plan below: Garment Street Map 1: Street Name Concept Plan Staff is satisfied that the proposed private street nameis appropriate and supports the street naming request. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: All costs associated with the registration of the reference plan, advertising of the intent to name the street and street signage and/or any agreements deemed necessary by the City Solicitor to implement the street naming are to be entirely borne by the applicant. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: otice of the intention to pass a private street naming by-law would be advertised in The Record. the Community Engagement Strategy. REVIEWED BY: Della Ross, Manager of Development Review ACKNOWLEDGED BY:Michael May,Deputy CAO Community Services Department 1 - 2 1 - 3 1 - 4 REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: April 9, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200, ext. 7952 PREPARED BY: Gloria MacNeil, Director of By-law Enforcement, 519-741-2200, ext. 7952 WARD(S) INVOLVED: 9 and 10 DATE OF REPORT: March 18, 2018 REPORT NO.: CSD-18-067 SUBJECT: NOISE EXEMPTIONS DOWNTOWN SPECIAL EVENTS ___________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code Report No. CSD-18-067 BACKGROUND: The Special Events office is, once again this year, involved in coordinating a series of special events in and around the downtown area, including the Civic Square and Victoria Park. It is a primary focus of the City to provide events that will create urban vitality and attract more people to the downtown core. Many of the events involve amplified music or other forms of noise. Typically each spring, the list of events is presented to Council, to identify those which will require a noise exemption due to the nature of the event. As such, staff have requested permission for various events taking place from May to December 2018. The REPORT: There are several events listed as being located in Victoria Park. Previously there had been some concerns relating to noise from neighbouring residents, By-law Enforcement and Special Events staff worked with the Victoria Park Working Group over the years to discuss their concerns with some of the events in the Park. As a result, we have had nominal complaints in the last few years and it appears that the Group are satisfied that controls are in place to manage the types of issues that have arisen in the past. Special Events staff will be present at all events, which allows for a point of contact between them and By-law Enforcement staff, in the event that an issue arises that needs to be addressed. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 2 - 1 ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the strategic vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: N/A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: The Special Events and Communications staff have developed a detailed communications plan to build awareness of these events throughout the Downtown and across the City. In addition, a vast number of volunteers and external stakeholders are involved in the wide array of events. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Kim Kugler,Acting Deputy CAO, Community Services Department Encl. 2 - 2 2018 Noise Exemptions Noise Start End Time EventLocation Exemption Wed, May 2 3-11pm Funtario Ontario St Yes Downtown / Sun, May 27 May 27 10am-9pm Bikefest Yes Rotunda/CZS Mon, May 28 Sat, Jun 2 12-10pm CAFKA instal/receptions Rotunda, Recep June 2 Yes Downtown/Lot 42/ CZS/ Tue, May 29 Fri, Jun 1 12-11pm True North (Communitech) Yes Rotunda Open Ears Music & Sound Wed, May 30 Sun, Jun 3 12-10pm VP Yes Festival Fri, Jun 1 12-11pm LUNA Market CZS & King St Yes Sat, Jun 2 June 2 12-11pm Tri-Pride Zehr Square/VP Yes Sat, Jun 2 Sun, Jul 1 CAFKA Downtown Yes Sun, Jun 3 11-6pm Prayer in the Park VP Clocktower Yes Mon, Jun 4 Mon, Aug 27 Fri, Apr 6 Good Monday Goudies Lane Yes Wed, Jun 6 3-11pm Funtario Ontario St Yes Fri, Jun 8 Fri, Aug 31 12-1pm DTK Live Zehr Square Yes Sat, Jun 9 9am-9pm Neighbours Day Neighbourhoods Yes Sat, Jun 9 3pm-2am Summer Lights Art Festival Downtown + City Hall Yes Tue, Jun 12 7-11pm Movie on the Square Zehr Square Yes King StrEATery Food Truck Sat, Jun 16 12-11pm King St Yes Festival Sat, Jun 16 5-11pm Our World Festival of Music Rotunda/CZS Yes Thu, Jun 21 3-11pm DTK Pub Crawl Downtown/Market Yes Fri, Jun 22 3-11pm Taco Fest Downtown Yes Sat, Jun 23 Sun, Jun 24 11-11pm K-W Multicultural FestivalVictoria Park Yes Sat, Jun 30 Sun, Jul 1 11-11pm Canada Day Celebration City Hall/CZS/VP Yes Tue, Jul 3 5-7pm Discovery Square CZS Yes Wed, Jul 4 3-11pm Funtario Ontario St Yes Sat, Jul 7 11-11pm KW VegFest CZS, King St. Yes Tue, Jul 10 7-11pm Movie on the Square Zehr Square Yes Thu, Jul 12 4-11pm Tame the Lane (TBD) Lot 9 Yes Fri, Jul 13 12-11pm Cruising On King Street Downtown/CZS Yes Sat, Jul 14 Sun, Jul 15 11-11pm Kultrun World Music Festival Victoria Park Yes Day in the Park - KW Sun, Jul 15 12-8pm Victoria Park Island Yes Humanists Tue, Jul 17 5-7pm Discovery Square CZS Yes Civic Centre Park Thu, Jul 19 5-10pm Shakespeare in the Park Yes (Rotunda/VPP rain backup Fri, Jul 20 Sun, Jul 22 11-11pm Ribfest Victoria Park Yes Tue, Jul 24 5-7pm Discovery Square CZS Yes Fri, Jul 27 4-10pm Downtown Cycling Race Victoria Park Yes Rock and Rumble & Epic Food Sat, Jul 28 11-11pm Downtown/CZS Yes Truck Sun, Jul 29 12-8pm DTK Road Mile CZS & King St Yes 2 - 3 Tue, Jul 315-7pm Discovery Square CZS Yes Thu, Aug 9 Sun, Aug 12 11-11pm Kitchener Blues Festival Victoria Park/Downtown Yes Tue, Aug 145-11pm Movie on the Square Zehr Square Yes Sun, Aug 19 12-5pm KidSpark Victoria Park Yes Sun, Aug 19 3-11pm Funtario Ontario St Yes Sat, Aug 25 Sun, Aug 26 11-11pm Link Picnic Victoria Park Yes Wed, Sep 5 3-11pm Funtario Ontario St Yes Fri, Sep 7 11-11pm Luna Market Downtown Yes Sun, Sep 9 11am-8pm Mela Festival City Hall/CZS Yes Sat, Sep 15 11-11pm Belmont Village Bestival Belmont Village Yes Sat, Sep 15 11am-6pm Electric Car Event CZS Yes Sun, Sep 16 11am-6pm Terry Fox Run VP Clocktower Yes Tue, Sep 18 11am-6pm Kawasaki Fundraising Event Victoria Park Yes Sun, Sep 23 11am-6pm Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Civc Centre Park Yes Tue, Sep 25 11am-1pm Franco-Ontarian Flag Raising Zehr Square Yes Sat, Sep 29 11am-5pm Youth & Stars Walk Victoria Park/Downtown Yes Oktoberfest Opening & Fri, Oct 5 Sun, Oct 7 11-11pm City Hall/CZS Yes Concert Thu, Dec 6 Sun, Dec 9 9am-9pm Christkindl Market City Hall/CZS Yes Sat, Dec 8 3-9pm Christmas Fantasy - Opening Victoria Park Island Yes Mon, Dec 31 3pm-1am New Year's Eve City Hall/CZS Yes 2 - 4 REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: April 9, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services, 519-741-2200, ext. 7372 PREPARED BY: Steven Ryder,Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7152 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 6 DATE OF REPORT: March 14, 2018 REPORT NO.: INS-18-014 SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Gracefield Crescent ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: That stopping be prohibited Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM on the west (odd numbered) side of Gracefield Crescent from a point 158 metres south of Kingswood Drive (east intersection) to a point approximately 43 metres south thereof; Thatstopping be prohibited Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM at any time on the east (odd numbered) side of Gracefield Crescent from a point 134 metres south of Kingswood Drive (west intersection) to a point approximately 41 metres south thereof; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly; BACKGROUND: Gracefield Crescent is a local roadway with primarily residential land use, along with Our Lady of Grace School.In response to concerns related to school buses having difficulty accessing the school during winter months due to snow accumulation and vehicles stopped along the street, the existing on-street parking regulations were reviewed. Currently, stopping is prohibited at any time along the frontage of Our Lady of Grace School, and stopping is prohibited Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM opposite the school. Parking is permitted on both sides of Gracefield Crescent outside of the school outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 3 - 1 REPORT: Residents of Gracefield Crescent were surveyed regarding a proposal to extend the prohibition of stoppingon Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30PM onthe inner (odd- numbered) portion of Gracefield Crescent an additional 43 metres on the eastern portion and 41 metres on the western portion of the roadwayto address concerns related to school bus access. A survey letter was mailed out in January2018. The results of the survey are as follows: Extend the prohibition of stoppingon Monday to 10votes (91% of 11votes) Friday from 8 AM to 4:30PM onthe inner (odd- numbered) portion ofGracefield Crescent an additional 43 metres along the eastern section and 41 metres along the western section of the roadway. In favour of keeping the current regulations in 1votes(9% of 11votes) place: TOTAL: 11out of 23responded (47.8% response rate) Based on the results of this survey, Transportation Services is recommending that the current on-street parking regulations on Gracefield Crescent be amended to prohibit stopping Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM on the inner (odd numbered) portion of Gracefield Crescent from a point 158 metres south of Kingswood Drive to a point approximately 43 metres south thereof along the eastern portion of Gracefield Crescent, andfrom a point 134 metres south of Kingswood Drive to a point approximately 41 metres south thereof along the western portion of Gracefield Crescent. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the c vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The approximate cost for implementing signage along Gracefield Crescent is $500 and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM The residents were made aware of this report via a letter through the mail. This report has been posted to the ciadvance of the council / committee meeting. CONSULT Directly affected residents were surveyed regarding the proposed parking regulation change in January 2018. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 3 - 2 ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman,Interim Executive Director Infrastructure Services Department Attached: Appendix A Key Map Gracefield Crescent Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 3 - 3 Key Map Gracefield Crescent Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations \[ĻŭĻƓķʹ Existing Three (3) Hour Parking PNo Stopping Monday to Friday 8 AM 4:30 Monday to Friday 8 AM 4:30 Properties Notified *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 3 - 4 REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: April 9, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services, 519-741-2200, ext. 7372 PREPARED BY: Steven Ryder, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7152 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: March 15, 2018 REPORT NO.: INS-18-019 SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Wentworth Avenue ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: That parking be prohibited at anytime along the south (odd-numbered) side of Wentworth Avenue from Spadina Road East to thewest limit of Wentworth Avenue; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly. BACKGROUND: Wentworth Avenue is a local roadway with primarily residential land use. In response to concerns raised related to the width of the roadway and the ability of snow removal operations and emergency services to traverse the roadway, the existing on-street parking regulations were reviewed. Currently, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Wentworth Avenue from Spadina Road East to the west limit of Wentworth Avenue for a maximum period of three (3)consecutive hours, as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No.2007-138. REPORT: Transportation Services has completed its review of the existing on-street parking regulations for Wentworth Avenue. Staff feel that with on-street parking currently permitted on both sides of the roadway, the effective road width is not adequate in order to provide proper access for snow removal operations and emergency services. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 1 Residents of Wentworth Avenue were notified of the proposal to remove on-street parking along the east side of Wentworth Avenue through a notification letter mailed out inFebruary 2018.Feedback was received by staff from several residents who all supported the proposed plan to prohibit on-street parking on the south side of Wentworth Avenue. Transportation Services is recommendingthat the current on-street parking regulations beamended to prohibit parkingalong the entire south (odd-numbered) side of Wentworth Avenue from Spadina Road East to the west limit of Wentworth Avenue. This will allow emergency services adequate access to residential properties, as well as allowing snow removal operations to continue to provide winter maintenance that meets city standards. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the c vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The approximate cost for implementing signage along this section of Wentworth Avenue is $1000 and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM This report has been posted to the c of the council / committee meeting. The constituents were made aware of the proposed changes to the on-street parking regulations in this section of Wentworth Avenue through a mail out sent in February 2018. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman,Interim Executive Director Infrastructure Services Department Attached:Appendix A Proposed Parking Plan *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 2 Key Map Wentworth Avenue Proposed On-street Parking Regulations \[ĻŭĻƓķ -Existing Three (3) Hour Parking To Remain -Proposed -Properties Notified *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 4 - 3 REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: April 9, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael, Interim Director of Transportation Services, 519-741-2200, ext. 7372 PREPARED BY: Ryan Krantz,Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200, ext. 7302 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 2 DATE OF REPORT: March 21, 2018 REPORT NO.: INS-18-026 SUBJECT: On-Street Parking Regulations Veronica Drive ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: Thatparkingbe prohibited onthe north (even-numbered) side of Veronica Drive from a point 64metres westof Veronica Courtto a point 40 metres westthereof; That parking be prohibited on the south (odd-numbered) side of Veronica Drive from a point 60 metres west of Veronica Court to a point 27 metres west thereof; and further, That the Uniform Traffic Bylaw be amended accordingly; BACKGROUND: Veronica Drive is a local roadway with primarily residential land use.In response to concerns regarding parked vehicles creating visibility issues, causing difficulties with safe two-way vehicle operation through the curvature of the roadway, and potentially hinderingaccess for emergency services vehicles,the existing on-street parking regulations were reviewed. Currently, on-street parking is permitted on both sides of Veronica Drive from Veronica Drive to Veronica Court for a maximum period of three (3) consecutive hours,as outlined in the City of Kitchener Uniform Traffic By-law No. 2007-138. REPORT: Residents of Veronica Drive were surveyed regarding a proposal to prohibit parkingon the north (even-numbered) side of Veronica Drive from a point 64metres westof Veronica Courtto a point 40 metres westthereof, and on the south (odd-numbered) *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 5 - 1 side of Veronica Drive from a point 60 metres west of Veronica Court to a point 27 metres west thereof to address these concerns. A survey letter was mailed out in February2018. The results of the survey are as follows: Prohibit parkingonthe north (even-numbered) side 7votes (88% of 8votes) of Veronica Drive from a point 64metres westof Veronica Courtto a point 40 metres westthereof, and on the south (odd-numbered) side of Veronica Drive from a point 60metres westof Veronica Drive to a point 27 metres westthereof. In favour of keeping the current regulations in 1votes(12% of 8votes) place: TOTAL: 8out of 12responded (66.7% response rate) Based on the results of this survey, Transportation Services is recommending that the current on-street parking regulations on Veronica Drive be amended to prohibit parking onthe north (even-numbered) side of Veronica Drive from a point 64metres westof Veronica Courtto a point 40 metres westthereof, and on the south (odd-numbered) side of Veronica Drive from a point 60metres westof Veronica Courtto a point 27 metres westthereof. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the c vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The approximate cost for implementing No signage along Veronica Drive is $500 and will be taken from the existing sign maintenance budget. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM The residents were made aware of this report via a letter through the mail. This report has been posted to the ciadvance of the council / committee meeting. CONSULT Directly affected residents were surveyed regarding the proposed parking regulation change in February 2018. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman,Interim Executive Director Infrastructure Services Department Attached: Appendix A Key Map Veronica Drive Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 5 - 2 Key Map Veronica Drive Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations \[ĻŭĻƓķʹ Existing Three (3) Hour Parking PNo Properties Notified *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 5 - 3 REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: April 9, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael,Interim Director Transportation Services (519)741-2200 x7372 PREPARED BY: Steven Ryder, Traffic Technologist,(519)741-2200 x7152 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 9 DATE OF REPORT: March 8, 2018 REPORT NO.: INS-18-015 SUBJECT: Sydney Street South Traffic Calming Follow-up Review ____________________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That the traffic calming measures (three (3) speed humps, one (1) raised narrowing) located on Sydney Street South between Charles Street East and Courtland Avenue East remain in place on a permanent basis. BACKGROUND: Transportation Services had received requests from residents of Sydney Street South in the past to review the existing traffic conditions on Sydney Street South. Sydney Street South is a local roadway and its primary intent is to serve local traffic. The primary concerns were vehicle speeds, traffic volume and overall road user safety. In 2012, a traffic calming review was initiated for Sydney Street South with the intent to reduce vehicle speed, thereby increasing safety for all road users. In August 2013, Council approved report INS-13-068 which recommended a traffic calming plan for the roadway which consisted of three (3) speed humps and one (1) raised midblock roadway narrowing.The traffic calming measures were subsequently installed in the 2013/2014 construction seasons. REPORT: Transportation Services has conducted a follow-up review of the traffic calming measures installed on Sydney Street South. The intent of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of the traffic calming plan and ensure that the measures have successfully mitigated the traffic issues identified by affected area residents. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 6 - 1 DATA As part of the one year follow-up review, Transportation Services staff collected updated traffic volume and speed data to determine the effectiveness of the traffic calming measures installed on Sydney Street South. The results are as follows: Table 1: Sydney Street South - Volumes and Speeds VolumesSpeeds (km/h) Count Station Location DateNBSBTotalChangeAvg. 85th Change May 2010667843151062 Between Nyberg Street -7.0%-19.4% and Delta Street Oct-17709695140450 An additional location on Sydney Street South was studied for traffic volume and speed data in order to greater understand the overall traffic calming impact along the entire roadway. The results are as follows: Table 2: Sydney Street South - Additional Volumes and Speeds VolumesSpeeds (km/h) Count Station LocationDateNBSBTotalChangeAvg. 85th Change ----- Between Bedford Road -- and Dundas Avenue Jul-1711251005213045 The results of these studies show reduction in both traffic volume and vehicle operating speeds since the original data was collected in 2010. In the three years prior to the implementation of the traffic calming measures, there were six (6) motor vehicle collisions along Sydney Street South (between Charles Street East and Courtland Avenue East). This yielded a collision rate of 2.0 collisions per year. In the past three and a half years, from a period beginning in January 2014 to October 2017, there have been three (3) motor vehicle collisions in the same location, resulting in a collision rate of 0.85 collisions per year. Overall, this demonstrates a reduction in the collision rate for the subject roadway by approximately 1.15 collisions per year. RESIDENT SUPPORT Transportation Services staff conducted a follow-up neighbourhood survey as part of the traffic calming plan for Sydney Street South. In January 2018, a survey package was mailed out to all affected area residents within the general project area in order to gauge community support for the permanent traffic calming measures. The survey package included the results of the traffic studies performed both before and after the installation. The results of this survey is as follows: *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 6 - 2 Sydney Street South Residents In favour of maintaining the existing traffic calming measures: 14 (93%) In favour of removing the existing traffic calming measures: 1 (7%) TOTAL: 15 out of 47 (32% responded) Based on the results above, it is clear that there is neighbourhood support to maintain the existing traffic calming measures on Sydney Street South. Accordingly, Transportation Services recommends that the existing traffic calming measure remain in place on a permanent basis. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: Strategic Priority:3:Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods. Strategy:3:2Create safer streets in our neighbourhoods through new traffic calming approaches. Strategic Action:NB39 Traffic Calming FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There is no cost associated with the recommendation. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM Directly affected residents of the Sydney Street South traffic calming review have received information and communication regarding this review since 2012.Residents were made aware of the report to Committee and Council through a mail-out in March 2018. CONSULT The Sydney Street South traffic calming review began with an initiation survey in 2012. Two (2) Public Information Centres were held to gain input at key stages of the traffic calming review process, including feedback on the preferred solution. In January 2018, Transportation Services staff mailed afollow-up survey to all affected residents along Sydney Street South to determine support for the preferred plan. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services Department Attached: Appendix A Traffic Calming Plan *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 6 - 3 Appendix A: Traffic Calming Plan Sydney Street South Charles Street East to Courtland Avenue East #4 #3 #2 #1 #1 Speed hump located between Bedford Road and Dundas Avenue #2 Raised roadway narrowing located at Nyberg Street intersection #3 Speed hump located between Nyberg Street and Delta Street #4 Speed hump located between Delta Street and Maurice Street - Study Boundary *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 6 - 4 REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: April 9, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Jason Winter, Director Asset Management (519)741-2600 x4630 PREPARED BY: Jason Winter, Director Asset Management (519)741-2600 x4630 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: February 12, 2018 REPORT NO.: INS-18-017 SUBJECT: Updated Corporate Asset Management Policy ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That the updated Corporate Asset Management Policy be approved. BACKGROUND: In January 2012, Council approved a Corporate Asset Management Program Policy (Policy #I- Management including roles and responsibilities. REPORT: In September of 2017, the City of Kitchener was accepted to participate in the Climate and Asset Management Network (CAMN), an initiative through FCM to better integrate climate change and sustainability goals into decision-making about infrastructure assets and services. Climate change is expected to affect a broad range of municipal assets and government services. Preparing for climate change is a matter of risk management and good governance and the development of effective asset management practices can improve community resilience and reduce the severity of these effects over time. One of the required CAMN program milestones is to review and update the to align climate change adaptation andmitigation strategies. This updated policy will replace the existing 2012 policy and ensure linkages to key components of both asset stewardship and sustainability. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 7 - 1 ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: The recommendation of this report supports the achievement of the vision through the delivery of core service. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM advance of the council / committee meeting. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director of Infrastructure Services 7 - 2 Policy No:Click here to enter text. POLICY Approval Date:Click here to enter a Policy Title:CORPORATE ASSET date. MANAGEMENT POLICY Reviewed Date:Click here to enter text. Policy Type:ADMINISTRATIVE Next Review Date:Click here to enter Category:Governance text. Reviewed Date:Click here toenter text. Sub-Category:Corporate Last Amended:January 16, 2012 Author:Director, Asset Management Replaces:GOV-COR-506 Dept/Div:Infrastructure Services, Asset Management Repealed:Click here to enter a date. Replacedby:Click here to enter text. Related Policies, Procedures and/or Guidelines: INS-13-100 Corporate Asset Management Program Update Corporate Asset Management Strategy Update INS-17-036 Asset Management and Water Infrastructure Program INS-17-049 Climate and Asset Management Network Funding Opportunity 1.POLICY PURPOSE: Program including roles and responsibilities related to Asset Management and the linkages to the Corporate Climate Action Plan. 2.DEFINITIONS: Asset Management is a combination of management, financial, economic, engineering, and other practices applied to physical assets with the objective of providing the required level of service in the most cost-effective manner at an acceptable level of risk. It involves data-driven decision-making and actions throughout the lifecycle of physical assets. Corporate Asset Management the application of asset management practices on a corporate level to maximize consistency among the diverse asset categories, a financial planning framework, and create linkages to other resiliency frameworks including climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. 1 of 9 7 - 3 Policy No: Policy Title:CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY Asset Management Plans (AMPs) asset specific plans which are regularly updated to develop data-driven strategies and operational recommendations necessary to achieve objectives and service level expectations. Asset Management Plans consist of two distinct but dependent phases: Phase 1 AMP provides a current state of the asset category including: o a comprehensive inventory; o a current financial valuation; o climate related influences impacting sustainability and resiliency; and o the current position the assets sit within their lifecycle (where possible). This phase 1 plan assesses gaps in the data and operational-related activities in order to develop a comprehensive lifecycle management strategy based on measurable data and observations that are acquired through inspections. This phase identifies essential information needed and how it will be collected to inform decision making based on reliable information about condition and risk. Phase 2 AMP includes a lifecycle management strategy that seeks to extend the useful life of the asset and/or provide the lowest lifecycle cost while minimizing service risks. Staff use data-driven information to directly assess the assets the overall condition of the asset along with the cause and effect of an activity on an asset with respect to condition and level of service. Risk factors associated to climate change are also analyzed and integrated into adaptation strategies to ensure Each AMP will be evaluated every three to four years to account for growth and changes to service expectations. Lifecycle a series of stages through the age of an asset that characterizes the ability of the asset to meet an expected level of service and retain its identity as an asset. Lifecycle Cost the total cost of ownership of an asset throughout its life. This may include but is not limited to capital costs, operating costs, maintenance costs, renewal costs, replacement or disposal costs, and environmental costs. Physical Asset or Tangible Capital Assethas the following features: It is physical in nature It has value 2 of 9 7 - 4 Policy No: Policy Title:CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY It enables services to be provided It is subject to lifecycle costing It has an economic life greater than three (3) years It can be decommissioned or replaced Resilience The capacity of the City of Kitchener to function, so that the people living and working in the city adjust easily to change or recover quickly from any stresses or shocks they encounter. Sustainability- Meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations. It is about maintaining or improving the standard of living by protecting human health, conserving the environment, using resources efficiently and advancing long-term economic competitiveness. It requires the integration of environmental, economic and socio-cultural priorities into policies and programs and requires action at all levels--citizens, industry, and governments. Asset Categories- Management Program fall into one of twelve following categories. Each group Enterprise Asset CategoriesTax-Based Asset Categories Water UtilityFleet Gas UtilityFacilities (civic, maintenance, fire, community centres, arenas, art & culture buildings, etc.) Wastewater (Sanitary) UtilityRoads & Traffic (pavement, sidewalks, bridges, culverts, traffic signs, lighting) Stormwater UtilityParks & Open Spaces (sports fields, playgrounds, pedestrian bridges, pathways, recreational trails) Parking Enterprise (parking Forestry (street trees, natural areas, active structures, parking lots)parkland) Golf Enterprise (courses, club houses)Cemeteries 3 of 9 7 - 5 Policy No: Policy Title:CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY 3. SCOPE: POLICY APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING: All Employees AllFull-Time EmployeesAllUnion ManagementC.U.P.E. 68 Civic Non UnionC.U.P.E. 68 Mechanics TemporaryC.U.P.E. 791 StudentI.B.E.W. 636 Part-Time EmployeesK.P.F.F.A. Specified Positions only: Other: CouncilLocal Boards & Advisory Committees This policy applies to all staff and Council using or managing municipally owned physical assets that provide services for the City. Other physical assets owned by the city and not currently defined as specific asset categories may be included as future categories. For example; cultural artefacts; firefighting infrastructure; and information technology infrastructure all have significant spending requirements along with acquisition, maintenance and retirement phases. Including them in the asset management program will help balance investment priorities across all asset types and ensure a consistent approach to physical asset investments and lifecycle management. 4. POLICY CONTENT: Asset Management is an integrated and data-driven approach to effectively manage existing and new assets. The intent is to maximize benefits, reduce risk and provide expected levels of service to the community in a sustainable manner. Effective asset management practices are fundamental to achieving sustainable and resilient communities. The City of Kitchener Strategic Plan identifies the Corporate Asset Management onal and financial Prosperity Act, 2015 to create and maintain thorough Asset Management plans (AMPs) for all asset categories.The most consistent and cost effective asset management strategies include a data-driven, risk-based approach that combines long-range financial planning and effective maintenance activities. The goal is to sustain a systematic approach that optimizes the management of the City's assets with minimal risk and in the most cost effective way. Asset 4 of 9 7 - 6 Policy No: Policy Title:CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY management planning is cyclical to ensure that growth, new technologies andthe introduction of new services are added to the framework. This process ultimately ensures that sustainable and resilient infrastructure is provided for through a process of continuous improvement. Sustainability and Resiliency Investments in community infrastructure, emergency planning and resource management (urban forests, source water) were historically based on a relatively stable climate and weather patterns. The effects of climate change are creating more extreme variations in local weather patterns and longer term changes to local climatic conditions. Infrastructure fails to perform as it should under these conditions in the following ways: invasive species migrate to new habitat and decimate local urban forests; frequent heat waves put vulnerable populations at risk; there increased risk of localized flooding and periods of drought; etc. This can have severe social environmental and economic consequences on local governments if the risk is not adequately managed. Climate change is expected to affect a broad range of municipal assets and government services. Preparing for climate change is a matter of risk management and good governance and the development of effective asset management practices can improve community resilience and reduce the severity of these effects over time. Incorporating sustainability and resiliency into asset planning identifies risks and better manages assets that pose a significant risk to the community from the effects of climate change, even though they may not be at the end of their lifecycle. In many cases there may be sound business cases for replacing assets early (an example is the replacement of the Further considerations of risk around the lifecycle costs/longevity of the assets impacted by items like procurement; maintenance and replacement processes; and decisions are important. By not considering sustainability may lead to short- term asset planning hence not aligning to climate adaptation strategies and goals. 5 of 9 7 - 7 Policy No: Policy Title:CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY City Strategic Plan Priorities and Directions Aspects of the Asset Management Program reside throughout Strategic Plan. Most specifically in two sections: Section 4 Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure 4.5 Strengthen the capability and capacity within the organization to manage sustainable in the long-term. the development and renewal of infrastructure through federal or provincial programs and other partnerships. Section 5 Effective and Efficient City Services 5.2 Improve the design and delivery of city services so that they provide what citizens want in the most reliable, convenient and cost-efficient way Corporate Asset Management Program The major components of the program include a corporate asset registry, corporate work management systems, decision support tools, asset management plans, and a consistent framework for developing and maintaining levels of service across asset categories. Asset Registry tangible capital assets including their current total cost of ownership, performance characteristics, maintenance history, condition scoring and estimated remaining life. Corporate Work Management Systems These systems track workflow from service request to work completion and integrate existing major information systems to track asset performance, service costs over time and improve the quality and reliability of data in the asset registry. Asset Management Plans Both phases of AMPs will be developed within divisions for asset categories specific to those divisions. The plans will leverage the data in the registry and known best practices to identify and implement improvements in business processes in order to balance a level of service that meets customer expectations with the costs and risks associated with providing the service. 6 of 9 7 - 8 Policy No: Policy Title:CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY Levels of Service - An important component of developing detailed asset management plans is to correlate the cause and effect of operational and maintenance activities to the infrastructure and to what degree the activities need to continue to meet the agreed upon level of service. As well, sustainability/lifecycle cost performance indicators are crucial to embed into on- going operational activities and measurements. A balance must be struck between maintaining the current condition/health of the asset versus activities directly related to providing services. Not having effective levels of service lead to reactive management and potentially to high social, environmental and financial costs. The emphasis is to define, develop and implement a level of service framework that results in a consistent set of expectations across infrastructure categories that support the city's sustainability and resiliency targets. The objectives of the Corporate Asset Management Program are to: 1. Establish and maintain a record of the total cost of ownership and lifecycle/depreciation of all physical assets owned by the City. 2. Review, on an on-going basis the business processes related to asset acquisition, asset maintenance, asset disposition and service provision. Establish a set of consistent corporate sustainability standards to promote optimization in how assets are managed and costed throughout lifecycle. 3. Modify current business processes, where justified to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency both from sustainability and service level perspectives. 4. Ensure all legislative requirements and regulatory standards are met. 5. Support the development and improvement of data-driven decision- making tools that promote doing the right thing to the right asset at the right time. 6. The development of enhanced communication tools to illustrate complex concepts in plain language to all stakeholders and having the ability to justify the long-term benefits of the lifecycle sustainability approach. 7. Achieve continuous improvement in asset management process through on-going improvements to data quality to provide increased forecast reliability. 7 of 9 7 - 9 Policy No: Policy Title:CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY Roles & Responsibilities Following is the governance framework for the Corporate Asset Management Program. CITY COUNCIL CORPORATE LEADERSHIP TEAM CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT SPONSOR (Chief Financial Officer) ASSET & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT STEERING COMMITTEE (Chair, Asset Leads, IT Leads, Finance Leads, Sustainability Leads) DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEMENT (Chair of the Steering Committee) ASSET MANAGEMENT LEADS/STEWARDS (12 Categories) Council approves asset management policies and asset funding allocation through the annual corporate budget process. An overarching expectation of a standard of care is required by Council to ensure commitment to effective asset management practices. Corporate Leadership Team provides corporate oversight to the program to ensure that the goal and directions of the program are maintained and that the program remains consistent with the overall corporate Strategic Plan. Chief Financial Officer is the executive sponsor of the Asset Management Program providing overall leadership to the program and reporting on the program to the Corporate Leadership Team. Asset & Information Management Steering Committee - provides leadership and strategic direction for supporting systems/processes specific to the delivery of asset/work management information for the City of Kitchener. Further, in support of the city-wide asset management strategies, the committee provides leadership and governance to the Asset Management Policy statement through the provision of information necessary for long-range forecasts of asset investment needs, service levels, risks, costs and other performance measures. Asset Leads/Stewards Directors with accountability over one or more of the 12 asset categories. Asset Leads are responsible for the assets themselves, where as Asset Stewards are responsible for the service delivery programs associated with the assets. Asset Leads/Stewards are also responsible for the management of the asset registry to which they are assigned. The responsibilities extend to all of the improvement projects 8 of 9 7 - 10 Policy No: Policy Title:CORPORATE ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY that impact on the sustainability of their assets.There is joint responsibility between Asset Leads and Stewards in developing appropriate financial plans and service expectations within the asset categories for which they are accountable. 5. HISTORY OF POLICY CHANGES Administrative Updates 2016-06-01 I-506 policy template re-formatted to new numbering system and given new number GOV-COR-506 Formal Amendments 9 of 9 7 - 11 REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: April 9, 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael,Interim Director Transportation Services 519- 741-2200 x7372 PREPARED BY: Ryan Krantz, Traffic Technologist, 519-741-2200 x7302 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 2 DATE OF REPORT: March 15, 2018 REPORT NO.: INS-18-016 SUBJECT: Daimler Drive Traffic Calming ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION: That a series of three (3) speed humps be installed along Daimler Drive between Old Chicopee Drive and Lackner Boulevard. BACKGROUND: Traffic volume and speeding are significant safety related issues frequently raised by residents of affected neighbourhoods in the City of Kitchener. In response to these issues, Council reviewed, updated and subsequently Traffic Calming Policy in 2014 and established an annual budget to address traffic management issues in residential neighbourhoods. The traffic calming policy outlines a number of evaluation criteria that provide a fair and consistent review of streets and communities, while defining and prioritizing the individual streets and/or communities that are most in need of traffic calming from a traffic safety perspective. In February 2017, Council approved report INS-17-0Traffic Calming Priority - 2017hich recommended that a traffic calming review be conducted for Daimler Drive. REPORT: InMarch 2017,Transportation Services Traffic Calming Policy dictates that a minimum of 25% of the neighbourhood must respond in favour of a review in order for staff to proceed. The result of that survey are as follows: In support of a traffic calming review: 55 (38.5% of 143 surveys) Not in support of a traffic calming review:24 (16.7% of 143 surveys) Total 79 responded out of 143 (55%) *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 8 - 1 Subsequently, two public meetings were held on May 16, 2017 and December 6, 2017 to discuss the traffic calming review process along with the current traffic conditions, alternative design options as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each design alternative and present the preferred design alternative option as determined by the traffic calming steering committee. In January 2018, Transportation Services staff mailed a final survey to all affected area residents along Daimler Drive. The intent of the survey was to determine if there is sufficient support for the implementation of the recommended traffic calming measures. As per the City of Kitchener Traffic Calming policy, a minimum of 50% of directly affected residents must respond to the survey and 60% of the respondents must support the recommended plan for staff to recommend installation of the proposed measures. There were a total of 86 directly affected properties surveyed within the boundaries of the study area. The results of this survey are as follows: Residents in favour of the recommended plan: 42(85.7%) Residents opposed to the recommended plan: 7(14.3%) Total 49 responded out of 86 (57%) There were a total of 57 indirectly affected properties surveyed within the boundaries of the study area. The results of this survey are as follows: Residents in favour of the recommended plan: 9(36%) Residents opposed to the recommended plan: 16(64%) Total 25 responded out of 57 (44%) Based on the results above, the Daimler Drive traffic calming review met the required minimum community support. Transportation Services consulted with Kitchener Fire regarding the proposed speed humps. Kitchener Fire had concerns but accepted the proposal to install no more than three (3) speed humps along Daimler Drive. It is recognized that more than three (3) speed humps in this instance could have an adverse impact on their ability to access residences in a timely manner. Staff acknowledge that since the revised traffic calming policy was approved in 2014, there has been considerable effort to reduce the use of speed humps. Speed cushions have been used in lieu of speed humps in previous reviews where warranted, however speed cushions are less effective at reducing overall speed. In this particular instance, a series of 5 speed cushions would be required to adequately address speeding concerns in lieu of 3 speed humps. The additional measures would result increased delay to emergency services as well as higher capital and operating costs. Additionally, speed cushions require that parking be prohibited in the immediate vicinity of the measures, which has a negative overall impact on the residents. As indicated by the results, the vast majority of respondents are in favour of implementing the traffic calming measures. As a result, Transportation Services recommends that the preferred traffic calming plan be implemented. The recommended changes would ultimately create a safer environment for all road users, with no loss of on-street parking. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 8 - 2 ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: Strategic Priority:3:Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods. Strategy:3:2Create safer streets in our neighbourhoods through new traffic calming approaches. Strategic Action:NB39 Traffic Calming FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The total cost of implementing the traffic calming plan is approximately $17,000 and will be taken from Transportation Services traffic calming capital budget account. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM Directly affected residents of Daimler Drive have been involved in this traffic calming review throughout the entire process. The review included confirmation by the residents via a survey to initiate the review, two (2) public meetings to gain input on any issues along Daimler Drive, as well as receive feedback on the proposed solution. The approval plan was supported by the majority of responding residents through another formal survey. CONSULT - Residents were notified via letter regarding this report recommending the implementation of the proposedtraffic calming plan in March 2018. ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services Department Attached: Appendix A Traffic Calming Plan *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 8 - 3 Appendix A Traffic Calming Plan Daimler Drive Old Chicopee Drive to Lackner Boulevard *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 8 - 4 REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee DATE OF MEETING: April 9,2018 SUBMITTED BY: Ken Carmichael,Interim Director Transportation Services (519) 741-2200 x7372 PREPARED BY: Steven Ryder, Traffic Technologist,(519)741-2200 x7152 WARD(S) INVOLVED: Ward 5 DATE OF REPORT: March 8, 2018 REPORT NO.: INS-18-018 SUBJECT: Max Becker Drive Traffic Calming Review ___________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: That a speed hump be located on Max Becker Drive between Activa Avenue and Bridlewreath Street; and further, That intersection narrowings be installed on Max Becker Drive at the intersections of: Bridlewreath Street Copper Leaf Street Isabella Street; and further, That a centre median island and secondary stop sign be installed on Max Becker Drive on the north leg of the intersection at Commonwealth Street; and further, That parking be prohibited at any time in the immediate vicinity of the intersection narrowings; and further, That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended accordingly. BACKGROUND: Transportation Services had received requests from residents of Max Becker Drive in the past to review the existing traffic conditions on Max Becker Drive. Max Becker Drive is a major community collector roadway and its primary intent to is to serve local traffic and collect and distribute traffic within the Laurentian West neighbourhood. The *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 9 - 1 volume. In 2017, a formal traffic calming review was initiated for Max Becker Drive with the intent to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for all road users. REPORT: InMarch 2017, Transportation Services conducted an initiation survey on Max Becker Drive. The Traffic Calming Policy dictates that a minimum of 25% of the neighbourhood must respond in favour of a traffic calming review in order for staff to proceed. The results of that survey are as follows: In support of a traffic calming review: 57 (27% of 214 homes surveyed) Not in support of a traffic calming review: 7 (3% of 214 homes surveyed) stth Subsequently, two public meetings were held on May 31, 2017 and November 30, 2017 to discuss the traffic calming review process along with the current traffic conditions, alternative design options, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each design alternative, and to present the preferred design alternative option as determined by the traffic calming steering committee. The preferred alternative design was circulated to both Grand River Transit and Kitchener Fire who confirmed that they have no concerns with the proposed traffic calming plan. Staff acknowledge that since the revised traffic calming policy was approved in 2014, there has been considerable effort to reduce the use of speed humps. Speed cushions have been used in lieu of speed humps in previous reviews where warranted, however aspeed cushion would be less effective at reducing overall speed and would result in the loss of parking in the immediate vicinity of the measure. It should be noted that a lack of parking is already an issue within the neighbourhood. RESIDENT SUPPORT In January 2018, Transportation Services staff mailed a final survey to all affected area residents along Max Becker Drive. The intent of the survey was to determine if there is sufficient support for the implementation of the recommended traffic calming measures. As per the City of Kitchener Traffic Calming policy, a minimum of 50% of directly affected residents must respond to the survey and 60% of the respondents must support the recommended plan for staff to recommend installation of the proposed measures. There were a total of 214 directly affected properties surveyed within the boundaries of the study area. The results of this survey are as follows: Residents in favour of the recommended plan: 36(86% of 42 votes) Residents opposed to the recommended plan: 6 (14% of 42 votes) Total 42 responded out of 214(20%) *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 9 - 2 Although the minimum participation rate was not achieved, there is strong support to implement the proposed traffic calming measures amongst those who responded to the survey. Further, the initiation survey showed significant resident support as well. Based on the indicated support, Transportation Services recommends that the proposed traffic calming plan be implemented. The recommended changes would ultimately create a safer environment for all road users, however will result in the loss of approximately 3-4 on-street parking spaces. It should be noted that there are existing school crossing guards located on Max Becker Drive at Isabella Street and at Commonwealth Street. The proposed infrastructure improvements for these locations will serve to enhance the walk to school (Williamsburg Public School) for elementary school students. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: Strategic Priority:3: Safe and Thriving Neighbourhoods. Strategy:3:2 Create safer streets in our neighbourhoods through new traffic calmingapproaches. Strategic Action:NB39 Traffic Calming FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The total cost of implementing the traffic calming plan is approximately $50,000 and will be taken from the Traffic Calming capital budget account. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: INFORM Directly affected residents of the Max Becker Drive traffic calming review have received information and communication regarding this review since March 2017. Notification of both Public Information Centres was provided through mail and project signage. Information packages were distributed at both PICs which highlighted key topics discussed and included questionnaires for feedback. Presentation materials, including the information packages, were also website after the conclusion of each PIC. CONSULT The Max Becker Drive traffic calming review began with an initiation survey in March 2017. Two (2) Public Information Centres were held to gain input at key stages of the traffic calming review process, including feedback on the preferred solution. In January 2018, Transportation Services staff mailed a final survey to all affected residents along Max Becker Drive and the surrounding neighbourhood to determine support for the preferred plan. *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 9 - 3 ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Justin Readman, Interim Executive Director, Infrastructure Services Department Attached: Appendix A Traffic Calming Plan *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 9 - 4 Appendix A: Traffic Calming Plan Max Becker Drive Activa Avenue to Fischer-Hallman Road #3 #1 #5 #2 #4 #1 Speed hump located between Activa Avenue and Bridlewreath Street. #2Narrowed intersection located at Bridlewreath Street. #3 Narrowed intersection located at Copper Leaf Crescent/Copper Leaf Street. #4 Narrowed intersection located at Isabella Street. #5Centre Median Islandand secondary stop sign located on Max Becker Drive at Commonwealth Street. - Study Boundary *** This information is available in accessible formats upon request. *** Please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994 for assistance. 9 - 5 COMMUNITY & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE Page 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS2018-04-09 DATE TARGET SUBJECT (INITIATOR)INITIALLYDATE/STAFF CONSIDEREDSTATUSASSIGNED David Bergey Drive Bike Lane Implementation deferred K. May 1, 2017 2019Carmichael Street South Reconstruction project scheduled for Report INS-17-033 2018/2019 IF1 - 1