2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF

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1 TKC CITY OF iljt'ljm CITY OF WINDSOR MINUTES 04/18/2018 Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Time: 4:30 o'clock p.m. Members Present: Councillors Ward 1 - Councillor Francis Ward 4 - Councillor Holt Ward 8 - Councillor Marra (Chairperson) Ward 9 - Councillor Payne Ward 10 - Councillor Borrelli Also present are the following from Administration; MarkWinterton, Community Leader, City Engineer Dwayne Dawson, Executive Director Operations Jan Wilson, Corporate Leader Parks, Recreation, Culture & Facilities Pat Delmore, Executive Director Transit Windsor Craig Robertson, Supervisor of Licensing Anna Ciacelli, Supervisor of Council Services 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairperson calis the meeting of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee to order at 4:30 o'clock p.m. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF None disclosed.

2 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 2 of ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF THE ETPS STANDING COMMITTEE 3.1. Minutes of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee meeting held March 21, 2018 Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Holt That the Minutes of the meeting (excluding Transit matter items) held March 21, 2018 BE ADOPTED as presented. That the Minutes of the meeting (Transit matter Items only) held March 21, 2018 BE ADOPTED as presented. Report Number: SCM 132/ REQUEST FOR DEFERRALS, REFERRALS OR WITHDRAWALS None requested. 5. COMMUNICATIONS None presented. 6. PRESENTATIONS AND DELEGATIONS See Items 8.1, 8.5 and 8.7.

3 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 3 of 12 7, COMMITTEE MATTERS 7.1. Minutes of the Windsor Bicycling Committee of its meeting held February 8,2018 Moved by: Councillor Payne Seconded by: Councillor Francis Decision Number ETPS 593 THAT the minutes of the Windsor Bicycling Committee of its meeting held February 8, 2018 BE RECEIVED for information. Report Number: SCM 105/2018 Clerk's File: MB Minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held February 28,2018 Moved by: Councillor Payne Seconded by: Councillor Francis Decision Number: ETPS 594 THAT the minutes of the Windsor Licensing Commission of its meeting held February 28, 2018 BE RECEIVED for information. Report Number; SCM 99/2018 Clerk's File: MB Report No. 153 of the Windsor Licensing Commission - Release of Fifteen Taxicab Wheelchair Accessible Plates Moved by: Councillor Payne Seconded by: Councillor Holt Decision Number: ETPS 592 That report no. 153 of the Windsor Licensing Commission - Release of Fifteen Taxicab Wheelchair Accessible Plates indicating:

4 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 4 of 12 I. That the report of the Supervisor of Licensing & Deputy Licence Commissioner dated March 9, 2018 entitled "Release of Taxicab Wheelchair Accessible Plates" relating to the release of fifteen (15) Taxicab Wheelchair Accessible plates BE APPROVED. That Section 7.1 of Schedule 5 to Public Vehicle Licensing Bylaw # as it relates to Driver's List requirements BE WAIVED until December 31, 2018 for the sole purpose of releasing the fifteen (15) Taxicab Wheelchair Accessible plates. BE APPROVED. Report Number; SCM 131/2018 Clerk's File: MB TRANSIT BOARD ITEMS 9.1. Award of RFP for Transit Windsor Building Renovations - Expansion of Customer Service Parking Renovations/Enhancements - Customer Service Area Renovations to Transportations Services Central Dispatch Area and Update on Exhaust Unit in Garage for Improved Ventilation Project - City Wide Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Francis Decision Number: ETPS 603 I. That the Transit Windsor Board of Directors and City Council APPROVE the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Clerk to sign a contract with Vince Ferro Construction Ltd., as the successful proponent to Request for Tender No Transit Windsor Building Renovations with an upset limit of $307,109 plus taxes, satisfactory in form to the City Solicitor, in financial content to the City Treasurer and in technical content to the City Engineer; and further, II. That the Transit Windsor Board of Directors and City Council APPROVE funding of the estimated shortfall of up to $104,747 in the Renovations Customer Service Area (Capital Project ), Central Dispatch Area (Capital Project ) and Customer Service Parking (Capital Project ) projects from Transit Windsor's 2018 Fleet Refurbishment Project (Capital Project ); and, III. That the Transit Windsor Board of Directors and City Council APPROVE funding of the estimated shortfall of up to $48,007 in the Exhaust Unit in Garage for Improved Ventilation project (Capital Project ) from Transit Windsor's 2018 Fleet Refurbishment Project (Capital Project ).

5 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 5 of 12 Report Number: S 54/2018 Clerk's File: MT/ ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 8.2. Response to CQ Potential for Dog Park at Maiden Park Councillor Holt inquires about how this request will work with the upcoming policy. Jan Wilson, Corporate Leader Parks, Facilities, Recreation and Culture appears before the Environment Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee regarding the administrative report, Response to CQ Potential for Dog Park at Maiden Park indicating the discussion about this dog park was started prior to the policy moving forward. She adds that the best practices from this application will be included as standards for the policy. Councillor Holt inquires about public input. Ms. Wilson indicates the development of the Policy will involve public input. Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Holt Decision Number: ETPS 596 That the report of the Manager of Parks Development dated March 28, 2018 entitled "Response to CQ Potential for Dog Park at Maiden Park" BE RECEIVED for information. Report Number: S 58/2018 Clerk's File: SR Response to CQ Lighting at Riverfront Walkway NearAskin Boulevard Moved by: Councillor Holt Seconded by: Councillor Francis Decision Number: ETPS 597 THAT the report of the Manager of Parks Development dated March 28, 2018 entitled "Response to CQ Lighting at Riverfront Walkway Near Askin Boulevard" BE RECECEIVED for information; and,

6 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 6 of 12 THAT a report be BROUGHT BACK as part of the 2021 budget deliberations relative to the matter so that council can debate the allocation of the Central Riverfront Park Improvement placeholder funds, including consideration of lighting the riverfront walkway. Report Number: S 59/2018 Clerk's File: SR Response to CQ Lighting at Atkinson Park Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Borrelli Decision Number: ETPS 598 That report of the Manager of Parks Development dated March 29, 2018 entitled "Response to CQ Lighting atatkinson Park" BE RECEIVED for information. Report Number: S 61/2018 Clerk's File: SR Wyandotte Street East & Chilver Road Pedestrian Crossing - WARD 4 Councillor Holt inquires about other Crossings at other locations throughout the City. Dwayne Dawson, Executive Director Operations a number of other locations may be warranted and a revie will be undertaken although a funding source currently doesn't exist. Moved by: Councillor Borrelli Seconded by: Councillor Holt Decision Number: ETPS 600 That the report of the Policy Analyst dated March 16, 2018 entitled "Wyandotte Street East & Chilver Road Pedestrian Crossing" BE RECEIVED for information; and, That Administration BE REQUESTED to report back to a future Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee outlining other intersections throughout the City where crossings may be warranted. Report Number: S 48/2018 Clerk's File: ST2018

7 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 7 of CQ Community-Based Strategic Rail Study Update Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by; Councillor Holt Decision Number: ETPS 602 That City Council RECEIVE the report "CQ Community-Based Strategic Rail Study Update" and that it BE ADOPTED as an appendix to the original study. Report Number: S 38/2018 Clerk's File: MT Windsor Bike Share Program - City Wide Filipe Games, Manager of Holiday Inn Express Filipe Gomes, Manager of Holiday Inn Express, appears before the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee regarding the administrative report Windsor Bike Share Program and indicates that his company supports the bike share program and concludes by offering space at the hotel for the bicycle parking. Jeremiah Bowers, President of the University of Windsor Students' Alliance; and Maria Hamilton, General Manager, University of Windsor Students' Alliance and General Manager of the CAW/Student Centre Jeremiah Bowers, President of the University of Windsor Students' Alliance; and Maria Hamilton, General Manager, University of Windsor Students' Alliance and General Manager of the CAW/Student Centre, appear before the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee regarding the administrative report Windsor Bike Share Program and indicate that the program is beneficial for all students especially for international students. Mr. Bowers adds that the program should be offered City Wide and encourages the committee to approve the program. Maria Hamilton provides clarification and updated statistics regarding the administrative report and urges that should a new study be requested it should include the updated statistics provided for the current bike share program. Ms. Hamilton concludes by stating that the faulty system has been corrected and bikes have not been lost since. Amy Farkas, representing Windsor Bicycling Committee Amy Farkas representing Windsor Bicycling Committee, appears before the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee regarding the administrative report Windsor

8 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 8 of 12 Bike Share Program and indicates that a peer evaluation of the current information should be undertaken instead of a new formal study, suggesting that the engagement of the not for profit sector be utilized instead of spending an upset limit of $70,000 for a consultant to conduct a new study. Ms. Farkas concludes by indicating the Windsor Bicycling Committee is supportive of a bike share program such as the ones in Hamilton and other communities that have had success with City wide systems. Dale Brown, Past Chairperson, Bike Windsor Essex and Kate Hargraves, Bike Windsor Essex Dale Brown Past Chairperson, Bike Windsor Essex, and Kate Hargraves, Bike Windsor Essex, appear before the regarding the administrative report Windsor Bike Share Program and are very pleased that the City's interested in a bike share program. Ms. Hargraves is concerned with administration's recommendation for a feasibility study citing the report provided by the senior engineering students as being valid and should be used. Ms. Hargraves concludes by suggesting the City move forward with the bike share program on a City Wide level and cautions on replicating background information as it already exists. Councillor Borrelli inquires about the oversight in the current Students Alliance Bike Share System. Ms. Hamilton indicates that the company had a representative in the area who was performing oversight and then the representative was no longer in the area, that is when the problems began and have since been rectified. Ms. Hamilton indicates that a new study is not necessary and existing information should be used. Councillor Holt inquires why Mr. Gomes thinks the bike share program is important. Mr. Gomes indicates he has witnessed success first hand in Toronto and Detroit and the positive type of program it is for residents and tourists. Mr. Games will be providing an incentive program to those who use the bike share program should it be approved through his hotel. In the future he would [ike to see linkages of the bike share program to Detroit as he indicates this program may encourage tourism in both regions. Councillor Francis inquires whether Mr. Gomes company would consider contributing funding toward the program. Mr. Gomes indicates it may be considered. Councillor Holt requests information from administration regarding the issue of the study. Dwayne Dawson, Executive Director Operations appears before the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee regarding the administrative report Windsor Bike Share Program and provides some background information about the subcommittee and indicates updated information would be required in order for administration to provide Council with necessary information to make an informed decision. This new study would bring detailed information on required capital funding, ongoing maintenance and other costs that would be borne by the City as well as other recommendations such as if the City should run the bike share program on its own or perhaps a partnership or the private sector should be involved.

9 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 9 of 12 Administration indicates the Student Alliance's pilot project did provide beneficial information moving forward. Councillor Francis inquires about the percentages who might utilize a bike share program. Administration indicates it may be tourists, visitors, recreational users, and students. They indicate a business study would take into account many factors including possible users. This type of information as well as an investment will be required to move forward with the bike share program. Moved by: Councillor Borrelli Seconded by: Councillor Holt Decision Number: ETPS THAT City Council ENDORSE the recommendations of the Bike Share Subcommittee; and, 2. THAT Council APPROVE a City Wide Bike Share Program in principle and that an RFP for a Functional Analysis consisting of a Feasibility Review, Business Plan, Preliminary Station Locations, and Marketing Analysis with an upset cost of $70,000 plus HST be issued and funded by the Bikeways Developments Capital Project and that other potential grant funding opportunities also be explored by administration; and, 3. That the original study undertaken by the Engineering students and updated statistics provided by the University of Windsor Student Alliance BE INCORPORATED into the functional Analysis; and, 4. THAT City Council AUTHORIZE the CAO and City Clerk to enter into a legal agreement with the successful proponent subject to the cost being within approved budget, being satisfactory in legal content to the City Solicitor, financial content to the City Treasurer, and technical content to the City Engineer 5. THAT a report BE BROUGHT BACK to City Council with the results and recommendations from the Study. Councillors Payne and Francis voting nay. Report Number: S 57/2018 Clerk's File: SR2018 Councillor Marra leaves the meeting at 5:40 o'clock p.m. and Councillor Payne assumes the Chair.

10 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 10 of Bicycle Road Safety Audits - Top Cycling Collision Locations - WARDS 3, 4, 5 & 8 Klaus Dohring, member of the Windsor Bicycling Committee Klaus Dohring, member of the Windsor Bicycling Committee, appears before the Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee regarding the Administrative report Bicycle Road Safety Audits and indicates the importance of a historical review of the intersections that are more accident prone to provide information moving forward. Mr. Dohring concludes by citing that more safety measures should be put in place including separated bike lanes. Dale Brown Past Chairperson, Bike Windsor Essex and Marie IVIerschback, Bike Windsor Essex Dale Brown Past Chairperson, Bike Windsor Essex and Marie Merschback, Bike Windsor Essex appear before the Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee regarding the Administrative report Bicycle Road Safety Audits and summarize their report on the safety audit and are pleased with the suggestions to include cross ride intersections. Ms. Murshback concludes by suggesting that more education is required as well as better safety enhancements for the intersections mentioned in the report. Administration indicates that they are addressing the Tecumseh/Windsor intersection by moving forward with the process to determine parking and limiting left turns at the intersection although it was noted that businesses in the area were against removal of parking. Moved by: Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Borrelli Decision Number: ETPS That Traffic By law 9148 BE AMENDED as listed and attached in Appendix 1 of this report; and, 2. That the City Solicitor BE DIRECTED to prepare the necessary documents to amend the by law. Councillor Holt voting nay. Councillor Marra was absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter. Report Number: S 44/2018 Clerk's File: MB/5331

11 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 11 of 12 Councillor Holt leaves the meeting at 5:55 o'clock p.m Seminole Street Bicycle Lanes - WARD 5 Klaus Dohring, member Windsor Bicycling Committee Klaus Dohring, member Windsor Bicycling Committee appears before the Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee regarding the administrative report Seminole Street Bicycle Lanes and suggests that physical separations are required in the area due to safety concerns and concludes by recommending larger buffers be included in the project. Dale Brown, Past Chairperson, Bike Windsor Essex Dale Brown, Past Chairperson, Bike Windsor Essex appears before the Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee regarding the administrative report Seminoie Street Bicycle Lanes and applauds the City for moving forward with the bike lanes in the area and concludes by suggesting that the area in front of Ford Test Track be considered a priority. Councillor Francis requests clarification from administration on the project. Administration provides details regarding the project on Seminole street including continuous bicycle lanes from Walker Road to Pillette Street, the buffer width and the removal of parking in the area. Moved by; Councillor Francis Seconded by: Councillor Borrelli Decision Number: ETPS That Parking By law 9023 BE AMENDED as listed and attached in Appendix 1 of this report; and, 2. That the City Soticitor BE DIRECTED to prepare the necessary documents to amend the by law. Councillors Holt and Marra were absent from the meeting when the vote was taken on this matter. Report Number: S 46/2018 Clerk's File: MB/5331

12 Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 12 of ADOPTION OF TRANSIT BOARD MINUTES None presented. 11. QUESTION PERIOD None presented. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee is adjourned at 6:00 o'clock p.m. The next meeting of the Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee will be held May 16, ' I J ^~< ^ _x,,. ^ u < y ' 8 - Councillor Marra ^ Supervisor of Council Services irperson)