Regional Municipality of Waterloo Planning and Works Committee Minutes Tuesday, March 7, 2017 9:05 a.m. Regional Council Chamber 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener Present were: Chair T. Galloway, L. Armstrong, E. Clarke, D. Craig, S. Foxton, G. Lorentz, D. Jaworsky, H. Jowett, K. Kiefer, J. Mitchell, J. Nowak, K. Redman, K. Seiling, S. Shantz, S. Strickland*, and B. Vrbanovic. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest Under The Municipal Conflict of Interest Act K. Redman declared a pecuniary interest with respect to item 4.8 Wastewater Operations Service Delivery Review Beyond 2020 due to her son in-law s employment at Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA). *S. Strickland entered the meeting at 9:08 a.m. Delegations a) Charles Organ, Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) appeared before the Committee and provided a brief introduction on the project. Brenda Jamieson, AECOM provided a presentation regarding Highway 7/8 corridor between Stratford and New Hamburg. She provided a presentation that highlighted the study propose and process, the recommended plan, the transportation environmental study report and the next steps. She asked for Committees endorsement of the report. A copy of the presentation is appended to the original minutes. 2358707
P&W Minutes - 2-17/03/07 The delegations provided clarification on when the project started, where it sits on the priority list, the grade separation at Nafziger Road, the estimated cost of the project, and techniques and products used. L. Armstrong brought forward a motion to accept the report for information. C. Organ provided clarification on publishing the document stating they are looking for support from Committee to support the publication of the report. This would allow stakeholders to offer any comments over the 60 day review period. Steve van De Keere, Director Transportation noted that staff will look at the report and if there are any comments staff can forward them through Council back to MTO. Moved by L. Armstrong Seconded by D. Craig That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support the publication of the Highway 7/8 Corridor between New Hamburg and Stratford report. Carried Request to Remove Items from Consent Agenda TES-WAS-17-09, Waterloo, Kitchener and Galt Cogeneration Project Update and TES- WAS-17-11, Wastewater Operations Service Delivery Review - Beyond 2020 was removed from the Consent Agenda. In response to Committees questions regarding report TES-WAS- 17-09, staff provided clarification on the funding for the project and stated that during the detail design staff will decide if they will be tendering for three separate projects or one project. A Committee member suggested that tendering for one project would help with consistency of the projects. Motion to Approve Items or Receive for Information Moved by S. Foxton Seconded by S. Shantz That the following items be approved: That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the following amendment to Controlled Access By-law #58-87, subject to site plan approval by the City of Kitchener, as described in Report No. PDL-CPL-17-06, dated March 07, 2017: 2358707
P&W Minutes - 3-17/03/07 a) approve a right-in, right-out only emergency access on the west side of Regional Road #28 (Homer Watson Boulevard) approximately 235 metres north of Block Line Road, in the City of Kitchener That the Region of Waterloo accept PDL-CPL-17-02, Monthly Report of Development Activity for December 2016. That Council of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve the expropriation of lands for the purpose of the reconstruction of Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as detailed in report PDL- LEG-17-16 dated March 7, 2017 described as follows: Fee Simple Partial Taking: a) Part Block 5, Plan 58M-302, being Part 4 on 58R-18928, part of PIN 22628-0148 (LT)(1090 Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge); b) Part Lots 19 and 20, Beasley s Broken Front Concession, being Part 5, 58R- 18928 and Part Lot 22, Beasley s Broken Front Concession, being Part 1, on 58R-18942, part of PIN 03755-0013 (LT)(1055-1065 Fountain Street North City of Cambridge); c) Part Lot 19, Beasley s Broken Front Concession, being Part 4, 58R- 18938, part of PIN 22740-0034 (LT)(2150 Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge); d) Part Lot 19, Beasley s Broken Front Concession, being Parts 2 and 3 on 58R-18938, part of PIN 22740-0051 (LT)(south west corner of Fountain Street and Allendale Road, City of Cambridge); e) Part Lot 19, Beasley s Broken Front Concession, being Part 1, 58R-18938 part of PIN 03755-0043 (LT)(1105 Fountain Street North City of Cambridge); Temporary Easements Partial Taking: 2358707 a) Part Lot 19, Beasley s Broken Front Concession, being Part 5, on 58R- 18938, part of PIN 22740-0034 (LT)(2150 Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge); b) Part of Lot 18, Beasley s Broken Front Concession, being Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, on 58R-19087 being Part of PIN 03755-0043 (LT)(Part of 1105 Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge); c) Part of Lots 18 and 19, Beasley s Broken Front Concession being Part 1 on 58R-19088 being Part of PIN 03755-0043 (LT)(Part of 1105 Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge);
P&W Minutes - 4-17/03/07 d) Part of Lot 19, Beasley s Broken Front Concession being Part 2 on 58R-19089 being Part of PIN 03755-0043 (LT)(Part of 1105 Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge); e) Part of Lot 19, Beasley s Broken Front Concession, being Part 1, on 58R-19089 being Part of PIN 03755-0043 (LT)(Part of 1105 Fountain Street North, City of Cambridge). And That staff be instructed to register a Plan of Expropriation for the properties within three months of granting of the approval to expropriate the properties, as required by the Expropriations Act; And That the registered owners be served with a Notice of Expropriation and a Notice of Possession of the property after the registration of the Plan of Expropriation and the Regional Solicitor is authorized to take any and all actions required to enforce such Notices including but not limited to any application pursuant to Section 40 of the Expropriations Act; And That the Regional Solicitor is authorized to enter into an agreement with registered owners, or to make an application under section 39 of the Expropriations Act, to adjust the date for possession specified in the Notice of Possession as may be required; And That all above-referenced fee simple partial takings situated adjacent to an existing Regional public highway be acquired for road widening purposes and therefore be deemed to form part of the adjacent public highway in accordance with subsection 31(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001; And That if no agreement as to compensation is made with an owner, the statutory Offer of Compensation and payment be served upon the registered owners of the properties in the amount of the market value of interests in the lands as estimated by the Region s appraiser in accordance with the Expropriations Act; And Further That the Regional Solicitor be authorized to discontinue expropriation proceedings or any part thereof, in respect to the above described lands, or any part thereof, upon the registration of title of the required documentation to complete the transaction or if determined by the Commissioner of Transportation and Environmental Services that such lands, or any part of interest thereof, are not required for the subject Project. And that the following items be received for information: 2358707
P&W Minutes - 5-17/03/07 Waterloo Landfill Leachate Forcemain, City of Kitchener - Information Package in advance of Public Information Centre Highland Road Improvements, Fischer-Hallman Road to Ira Needles Boulevard, City of Kitchener Information Package in Advance of Public Consultation Centre #2 Biosolids Strategy Public Consultation Event Boards in Advance of Event Carried Moved by E. Clarke Seconded by S. Strickland That the following items be received for information: TES-WAS-17-09, Waterloo, Kitchener and Galt Cogeneration Project Update Conflict: K. Redman TES-WAS-17-11, Wastewater Operations Service Delivery Review - Beyond 2020 Carried Regular Agenda Resumes Reports Transportation and Environmental Services Transit Services a) TES-TRS-17-01, TravelWise Transportation Management Association Service Update Moved by K. Kiefer Seconded by B. Vrbanovic That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize having organizations currently participating or interested in joining the TravelWise Transportation Management Association execute an Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions Form for a 1 year term, in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo authorize the Commissioner of Transportation and Environmental Services to enter into a new Collaborative Agreement with Sustainable Waterloo Region to deliver the services of the TravelWise 2358707
P&W Minutes - 6-17/03/07 Transportation Management Association for a 1 year term, in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor; And that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo support, in principle, a collective drivealone reduction goal of five per cent below 2015 levels by 2020 for the entire TravelWise Transportation Management Association, as described in Report TES-TRS- 17-01 dated March 7, 2017. Carried b) TES-TRS-17-03, University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University Student ID Card Replacement to Allow Electronic Validation of U-Passes Moved by B. Vrbanovic Seconded by G. Lorentz That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo enter into agreements with the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University to implement card replacement programs that would ensure U-Passes can be validated electronically using the Region s upcoming Electronic Fare Management (EFMS) system in a form satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor, as described in Report No. TES-TRS-17-03, dated March 7, 2017. Carried c) COR-FFM-17-04, GRT Northfield Facility Environmental Assessment Report, Project Update and Steering Committee Formation Chair T. Galloway asked for a volunteer sit on the steering team. Councillor S. Strickland volunteered. Moved by D. Jaworsky Seconded by K. Redman That the Region of Waterloo take the following actions regarding the Grand River Transit Northfield Facility construction project; a) Approve the Environmental Project Report dated February 1, 2017 as prepared by IBI Group and direct staff to file for Notice of Completion of the transit Environmental Assessment process; and b) Appoint S. Strickland to participate on the Project Steering Committee. Carried 2358707
P&W Minutes - 7-17/03/07 Transportation d) TES-TRP-17-02, The Region of Waterloo 2016 Collision Report Bob Henderson, Manager, Transportation Engineering provided a presentation that highlighted the 2016 Annual Collision Report. He provided details regarding total collisions, pedestrian collisions, cycling collisions, network screening/ranking and historical performance over 5 years. A copy of the presentation is appended to the original minutes. Committee members discussed in great detail vision zero strategy, LED lights, off set crosswalks, number of intersections in the Region, pedestrian collisions and definition of pedestrian collisions, location of accessible crosswalks, and countermeasures. In response to Committees question about Homer Watson Blvd. having more collisions than the following eight intersections combined, B. Henderson stated that Homer Watson Blvd. is a controlled access road with very limited access and higher speeds contribute to the higher collision rates. He noted that staff are looking at the geometry of the road to encourage slower speeds. Committee members inquired about pedestrian safety around LRT stops. Thomas Schmidt, Commissioner, Transportation and Environmental Services stated safety education around LRT will be coming out closer to operation and staff can provide a report to Committee on what that will look like. Received for information. e) TES-TRP-17-03, Homer Watson Boulevard and Block Line Road Roundabout Operational Review Committee members discussed speed, pedestrians, signage, and volume of traffic with respect to the roundabout located at Homer Watson Blvd. and Block Line Rd. A Committee member asked if information about roundabouts is included in the drivers handbook or part of the drivers test. B. Henderson stated that they have contacted the Province regarding this issue and stated that information about roundabouts are included at a high level but not specific detail. B. Henderson noted that many engineers and human factor specialists have concluded that speed at this roundabout is not the issue. Vehicles are not yielding to the inside lane. Some Committee members expressed concerns with the roundabouts being installed at Ottawa Street and Homer Watson Blvd. and Alpine pointing out more traffic volumes and having back to back roundabouts. Staff advised that with the additional access to 2358707
P&W Minutes - 8-17/03/07 the expressway at the Alpine roundabout that should help with the traffic at the Homer Watson and Ottawa Street roundabout. A Committee member inquired about the third lane at the Homer Watson Blvd. and Block Line Road roundabout. T. Schmidt noted that lane was blocked off because it caused confusion and staff will look at opening it in the future, if capacity is reached at that roundabout. Received for information. Water Services f) TES-WAS-17-08, Water Services SCADA Hardware Standardization Moved by H. Jowett Seconded by S. Foxton That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo approve Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley, as the new standard supplier for the Water Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) for replacement of PLCs as required; And that the Manager of Procurement - Chief Purchasing Officer be authorized to enter into a supply agreement with Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley that is agreeable to the Commissioner of the Transportation and Environmental Services and to implement the above recommendation. 2358707 Carried g) TES-WAS-17-10, Waterloo North Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment Addendum: Notice of Completion Moved by D. Jaworsky Seconded by B. Vrbanovic That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo accept the Waterloo North Water Supply Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, Addendum to the Environmental Study Report summarized in this Report TES-WAS-17-10 dated March 7, 2017; And that the Regional Municipality of Waterloo publish the Notice of Completion for the EA Addendum and provide the Addendum Report along with the original Environmental Study Report for public review and comment for a 30-day period, in accordance with the Municipal Engineers Association s Class Environmental Assessment process. Carried
P&W Minutes - 9-17/03/07 h) TES-WAS-17-13, 2016 Summary Report for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Integrated Urban and Rural Water Systems, Drinking Water Quality Management System Program Update, and Infrastructure Maintenance Plan Nancy Kodousek, Director, Water Services provided clarification on the process of alarms. Moved by L. Armstrong Seconded by H. Jowett That the Regional Municipality of Waterloo receive the 2016 Summary Report, the minutes from the annual Management Review of the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) and maintenance plan update as outlined in report TES-WAS-17-13 dated March 7, 2017. 2358707 Carried Information/Correspondence a) Council Enquiries and Requests for Information was received for information. Other Business a) L. Armstrong asked about the status of the speed limit on Nafziger Road. Staff noted they will follow up directly with Councillor L. Armstrong. b) S. Foxton noted their has been several water main breaks on Piper Street in Ayr and asked staff to keep her posted on the status. Next Meeting April 4, 2017 Adjourn Moved by K. Redman Seconded by D. Jaworsky That the meeting adjourn at 10:25 a.m. Carried Committee Chair, T. Galloway Committee Clerk, E. Flewwelling
Highway 7&8 Transportation Corridor Planning and Class EA Study Region of Waterloo Planning and Works Committee March 7, 2017
Today s Presentation Provide brief overview of: Study Purpose / Process Recommended Plan Transportation Environmental Study Report Next Steps 2
Study Purpose To develop plan to address long-term (2031) transportation needs for Highway 7&8 corridor and prepare preliminary design for recommended plan 3
Transportation Problems Current Highway 7&8 between Stratford and New Hamburg not able to meet future transportation needs of area 1 lane deficiency in each direction Capacity constraints at intersections in urban centres Capacity constraints result in trip diversion to parallel rural roadways Limited inter-city transit service so majority of trips are autobased Trucks have limited route choice; subject to congestion in Stratford and New Hamburg 4
Study Process Group A project Study process consisted of six main phases Study Plan Area Transportation System Planning Preliminary Planning Detailed Planning Preliminary Design Transportation Environmental Study Report (TESR) Project planning and decision-making process was dynamic Extensive consultation program, structured around key points of decision-making 5
Recommended Plan Presented at final round of PICs held in summer of 2013 Some refinements made to Recommended Plan as a result of feedback received through consultation process and further development of preliminary design No significant refinements made through New Hamburg area Addresses future transportation needs Makes use of existing roadway corridors over 70% of length Avoids or mitigates majority of issues / concerns brought forward Maintains direct access to New Hamburg Minimizes impacts to agricultural community Minimizes impacts to Shakespeare 6
Recommended Plan Southerly bypass of Shakespeare adjacent to GEXR railway corridor 2-lane cross-section for Segments A and B, with 5 m two-way centre left turn lane along Line 32 / Lorne Ave 4-lane cross-section for Segments C to H, with: 5 m two-way centre left turn lane for Segments C, D and F 7 m median for Segments E, G and H 6-lane cross-section for portion of Segment G from west of Peel St. to east of Hamilton Rd. Segment A Segment B Segment C Segment D Segment E Segment F Segment G Segment H West of Road 125 to West Limit of Stratford West Limit of Stratford to West of Erie Street West of Erie Street to East of East Limit of Stratford, including Erie Street East of East Limit of Stratford to East of Road 110 East of Road 110 to East of Road 106 East of Road 106 to West of RR1 West of RR1 to West of Nafziger Road West of Nafziger Road to East of Nafziger Road 7
Recommended Plan: RR1 to Nafziger Road Signalized intersections at RR1, Peel Street and Hamilton Road Stop sign control at Walker Road Cul-de-sac at Victoria Street Interchange at Nafziger Road 8
Recommended Plan: Peel Street / Haysville Road Intersection 9
Recommended Plan: Hamilton Road / Bleams Road Intersection 10
Implementation of Recommended Plan At present time, there is no timeline or funding for implementation of project When environmental clearance is obtained, MTO will commence with designation of highway corridor Actual construction timing will be subject to availability of funding as forecasted needs become realized Recommended Plan could be implemented in stages Considerations for implementation of highway improvements could be driven by: Capacity Safety Municipal Development / Municipal partnerships 11
Transportation Environmental Study Report Documents: Study objectives and process Earlier and related work Alternatives considered External consultation and changes made as a result of external consultation Recommended Plan, including environmental protection measures Commitments to future action Incorporates content of Reports A through J released for public review during course of study Will be available for 60-day review period 12
Overview of TESR Content Executive Summary Chapter 1: Study Introduction and Background Chapter 2: Overview of the Environmental Assessment Process and Study Organization Chapter 3: Existing Environmental Conditions Chapter 4: Transportation Needs Assessment Chapter 5: Transportation System Alternatives Chapter 6: Preliminary Planning (Corridor) Alternatives Chapter 7: Detailed Planning (Route) Alternatives for Provincial Roadways Chapter 8: Preliminary Design Alternatives Chapter 9: Detailed Description of Recommended Plan Chapter 10: Consultation 13
Next Steps Council Presentations in March 2017 File TESR for 60-day review period in Spring 2017 Notices will be mailed to contacts on Study mailing list and published in local newspapers to identify review locations and explain review process Review locations Municipal offices and local libraries MTO Office Study website 14
2016 Annual Collision Report
2016 Annual Collision Report Key sections of the 2016 Annual Collision Report provide details regarding: Total collisions Pedestrian collisions Cycling collisions Network screening / ranking Historical performance over 5 years (2012 2016)
2016 Annual Collision Report Annual report now including more long term trend analysis Is the Region moving in a positive direction? Are current Regional practices / policies enhancing or degrading safety?
Total Collisions 15.0 14.0 13.0 Collisions Per 1,000 Population 12.0 11.0 10.0 9.0 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Region versus Ontario Average 25.0 Collisions Per 1,000 Population 20.0 15.0 10.0 Regional Collisions Per 1,000 pop. Ontario Collisions Per 1,000 pop. 5.0 0.0 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Year
Total Fatal Collisions
Cycling Collisions 30.0 Collisions / 100,000 pop. 25.0 20.0 15.0 Total Collisions / 100,000 pop. 10.0 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
Pedestrian Collisions Pedestrian Collision History By Population 30.0 25.0 20.0 15.0 Total Collisions / 100,000 pop. 10.0 5.0 0.0 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Pedestrian Collisions Adding traffic signals every year Pedestrian growth rate is outpacing population growth rate
Pedestrian Collisions The Region introduced more recent pedestrian collision countermeasures aimed at traffic signals in 2011: Pedestrian countdown signals High-visibility crosswalks Offset crosswalks
Pedestrian Collisions Post 2011 Trend Reversal
Next Steps Continue to implement proven pedestrian safety countermeasures Continue to research new pedestrian safety countermeasures Address identified night time pedestrian collision locations through the 2017 LED street light contract
Next Steps Enhance pedestrian traffic signal timing strategies Implement proven traffic signal timing strategies to enhance pedestrian safety E.g. leading pedestrian intervals
Next Steps Continue countermeasure program addressing top ranked: Motor vehicle collision locations Pedestrian locations Cycling locations Report in Fall 2017 "Vision Zero" report in fall 2017
Next Steps Continue with the following safety programs: Fatal collision reviews; Safety through planning and design; Planned safety enhancements in every Capital project; and Education (motor vehicle, roundabout, pedestrian and cycling safety)
2016 Annual Collision Report Questions