Planning and Environment Committee meeting, April 2, 2024
Attendance
Councillor Priya Raman (Ward 2), Chair
- Councillor Tom Beaudry (Ward 3)
- Councillor Arjun Sidhu (Ward 5)
- Councillor Helen Marchetti (Ward 6)
- Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price (ex officio)
Staff in attendance: General Manager, Infrastructure and Planning Samuel Adeyemi; a Senior Planner.
Delegations
A Benchlands resident addressed the committee to thank crews for the quick trail repairs and to request better signage at the trailhead. A local contractor presented an update on the spring streetscape project.
Reports and decisions
Benchlands Lookout trail slope repair. Crews finished the slope repairs ahead of the spring season. The committee noted the trail is now safe for walkers and runners and approved the final payment to the contractor. Carried.
Spring trail maintenance schedule. The City will clear the Tamsin River Trail System starting the first week of May. Catch basins along the path will be inspected to manage spring runoff. Carried.
Winter maintenance review. The committee discussed adjusting the residential snow-clearing trigger from 8 cm to 10 cm to reduce overtime costs while still keeping streets passable. Carried.
Development application for 45 Mercer Street. The committee reviewed the proposed mixed-use building and recommended the City support the application, provided the developer includes a public plaza and follows the City of Wrenford Official Plan. Carried.
Capital works program review. The committee approved the allocation of funds for the Ambrel Lake Park playground upgrade, prioritizing accessible play equipment. Carried.
By-laws
No by-laws were passed. The committee recommends measures to Council for final approval.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.