Transportation Committee Comité des transports MINUTES 43 / PROCÈS-VERBAL 43 Monday, 23 August 2010, 9:30 a.m. le lundi 23 août 2010, 9 h 30 Andrew S. Haydon Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West Salle Andrew S. Haydon, 110, avenue Laurier ouest Present / Présents : Councillors / Conseillers M. McRae (Chair / Présidente), C. Leadman (Vice-Chair / Vice-présidente), R. Bloess, S. Desroches, C. Doucet, J. Legendre, D. Thompson, M. Wilkinson Regrets / Excuses: G. Bédard (Regrets/Excuses) DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST DÉCLARATIONS D’INTÉRÊT No declarations of interest were filed. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES / RATIFICATION DU PROCÈS-VERBAL Minutes 42 of Wednesday, 2 June 2010 were confirmed. COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS Response to Inquiries/ Réponses aux demandes de renseignements TRC 06-10 User Fee for Roads / Frais d’utilisation des routes TRC 09-10 Railway Overpass on Carling Avenue between Moodie and Herzberg / Cycling Concerns re Narrow Underpass / Passage supérieur de chemin de fer sur l’avenue Carling entre la promenade Moodie et le chemin Herzberg / Préoccupations concernant les cyclistes en raison de l’étroitesse du passage inférieur TRC 10-10 Highway 174 / Route 174 TRC-11-10 Cycling Lanes in Transitway Right-of-way / Voies cyclables sur l’emprise du Transitway TRC-12-10 Shared path/walkway along Transitway/Ottawa U / Sentier pour piétons et vélos le long du Transitway et de l’Université d’Ottawa TRC-13-10 Cycling Lane on Ogilvie Road/ Piste cyclable sur le chemin Ogilvie TRC-14-10 Cycling Lanes on Cyrville Road / Voies cyclables le long du chemin Cyrville RECEIVED CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS RENVOIS DU CONSEIL MUNICIPAL 1. PUBLIC DELEGATIONS - OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL - 2009 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2009 DETAILED AUDIT REPORTS DÉLÉGATIONS PUBLIQUES – BUREAU DU VÉRIFICATEUR GÉNÉRAL – RAPPORT ANNUEL DE 2009 ET RAPPORTS DE VÉRIFICATION DÉTAILLÉS DE 2009 ACS2009-CCS-TRC-0022 CITY-WIDE / À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE That Transportation Committee receive public comments with respect to the following Auditor General’s reports (2009 Audit Reports), as referred by Council at its meeting of 23 June 2010, for subsequent consideration and approval of the audit recommendations by Council on 25 August 2010: 1. Audit of Bridge Maintenance Process for a Specific Bridge. 2. Audit of Bridge Maintenance Process. RECEIVED INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES D’INFRASTRUCTURE ET VIABILITÉ DES COLLECTIVITÉS PLANNING AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT URBANISME ET GESTION DE LA CROISSANCE 2. PROVINCIAL POLICY - SPECIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD SIGNS ON CITY ROADS POLITIQUE PROVINCIALE - PANNEAUX SPÉCIAUX DE VOISINAGE DANS LES RUES DE LA VILLE ACS2010-ICS-PGM-0091 CITY WIDE / À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE That Transportation Committee recommend that Council approve amendments to the Signs on City Roads By-law and the Tourism and Public Service Signs Policy to allow for Ethno-Cultural Signs on City Roads. CARRIED 3. JOINT NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION AND CITY OF OTTAWA CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE – PROPOSED MULTI-USE PATHWAY FACILITIES ENTENTE CONJOINTE ENTRE LA COMMISSION DE LA CAPITALE NATIONALE ET LA VILLE D’OTTAWA SUR L’INFRASTRUCTURE CYCLABLE – INSTALLATIONS DE SENTIERS POLYVALENTS PROPOSÉS ACS2010-ICS-PGM-0150 CITY WIDE / À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE The Committee received the following public delegations : John Dance, Ottawa East Community Association and Sustainable Living Ottawa East spoke briefly in support of the report, particularly with regards to the Rideau River Pathway Project. He recognized this would fill a missing link for pedestrians and cyclists alike and will be a great investment. George Darouze, Osgoode Snowmobile Club elected not to speak to this item. Paul Webber, Bell Baker expressed concern that this item is being discussed whereas an item dealing with a multi-use pathway (Item C of Information Previously Distributed) is not open for discussion. The Chair clarified that the Committee is not dealing with motorized vehicles on pathways. On a point of order, Councillor Thompson stated that the delegation was asking questions about an item that is not open for discussion. The Chair confirmed for the delegation that the IPD dealing with the Osgoode Multi-use Pathway was ‘ received’ by the Committee and is therefore not to be discussed. She indicated she would rule out of order anyone who raised the same issue. In response to additional questions posed by the delegation, the Chair explained that the report being considered relates to cost-sharing with the NCC for cycling infrastructure and multi-use pathways and speaks specifically about those linkages. Councillor Bloess indicated that he wanted to listen to Mr. Webber’s questions and his concerns. The Chair cautioned the delegation that anything related to snowmobiles on this item would not be entertained. In response to a question posed by the Chair, Vivi Chi, Manager, Transportation Planning confirmed that the report does deal with multi-use pathways for pedestrians and cyclists and other non-motorized users, because these links are in the urban area. Councillor Wilkinson noted that under the provincial legislation electric bicycles (E-bikes) can use multi-use pathways and she asked staff to look into the use of these vehicles on such pathways. Valerie Bietlot, Legal Counsel indicated she would take that direction and would respond by the time this item rises to Council on 25 August. Eric Darwin, Dalhouse Community Association spoke in support of the Champagne/O-Train Corridor Pathway as this link is vital to cyclists. He stated that the proposal along the O-Train corridor is widely supported. In considering the report, Councillor Bloess inquired about costs, noting that some NCC pathways are being completed at a less expensive rate than what the City is paying. Ms. Chi explained that staff brought forward five pathway proposals and whatever the cost is at the end of the day that is what the City would cost-share with the NCC. She explained that staff would look to refining the costs later on during design and assured the councillor they were not firm at this stage. Ms. Abouhenidy gave a detailed presentation, highlighting the five pathways to be pursued with the NCC. A copy of her presentation is held on file. Councillor Desroches inquired if costs would be split 50/50 between the City and the NCC and staff advised that they would be. The councillor referred to the Champagne/O-Train corridor pathway and was seeking assurance that when the City moves to light rail, that this link would not interfere with the LRT. Ms. Chi confirmed that the pathway would not interfere with the O-Train or future North-South LRT operation. The councillor also inquired how staff prioritized the missing links reflected in the report and Ms. Chi explained that they looked at projects that would be of interest to the City as well as the NCC and the top five candidates were put forward in this report. She confirmed that each are in both pathway plans for the City and for the NCC. Councillor Wilkinson inquired about the cost-sharing arrangement with the NCC and Ms. Chi explained that if the Committee and Council adopts the report recommendations that will endorse staff’s formal request for funding from the NCC. In response to additional questions posed by the councillor, Ms. Chi indicated that staff would identify the amount of cost-sharing in the 2011 budget. The councillor further referred to the variety of motorized vehicles in use and suggested the City should make it clear what is and is not permitted on those pathways. In this regard, an educational component would be very helpful to ensure people are clear what the use of these pathways is for. Councillor Holmes referred to the Champagne/O-Train Corridor Pathway and indicated that part of the Somerset Street reconstruction includes a tunnel which is considered an essential link for this connection. She asked if this could be done in pieces or does the City need the funding all at once to complete that project. Ms. Chi confirmed staff would look at this project as one and would liaise with the NCC to get their support. She confirmed that the City has the flexibility to build it in sections and because of the Somerset Street reconstruction, would take advantage of that first. Councillor Legendre noted that the estimates are based on the surface of the pathway being paved, but suggested stonedust is less expensive, works just as well and is quite acceptable to all users. During negotiations with the NCC, he asked staff if they could be flexible about the surface of the pathway. Ms. Chi advised that in setting a budget envelope they did anticipate it would be paved because of the high volume of cyclists in the urban area. If not, the project could be rescoped. She confirmed that there is no policy that states these pathways must be paved. That the Transportation Committee recommend that Council: 1. Direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services and Community Sustainability to seek a cost-sharing agreement with the National Capital Commission for the proposed multi-use pathway projects as identified in this report; and 2. Direct staff to include the list of proposed multi-use pathway projects in the City’s 2011 draft capital budget. CARRIED DIRECTION TO STAFF That staff provide to Council by 25 August, an explanation of E-bikes (electric bicycles) and how they fit into multi-use pathways. CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE BUREAU DU DIRECTEUR MUNICIPAL REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE BUREAU DE DÉVELOPPEMENT ET DE PARTENARIATS IMMOPBILIERS 4. PROPERTY ACQUISITION - MARCH ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT – IMPERIAL OIL ACQUISITION DE PROPRIÉTÉ – REMISE EN ÉTAT DU CHEMIN MARCH, IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED ACS2010-CMR-REP-0040 KANATA NORTH (4) That the Transportation Committee recommend Council approve the acquisition of real property consisting of 1.4 ha (3.45 acres), required for the reconstruction of March Road, from Imperial Oil Limited, described as being Part of Lot 10, Concession 4, geographic Township of March, in the City of Ottawa known municipally as 788 March Road as shown on Document 1, for the total consideration of $1,400,000 plus HST as applicable. CARRIED CITY CLERK’S BRANCH DIRECTION DU GREFFIER MUNICIPAL 5. MINIMUM MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR MUNICIPAL HIGHWAYS – ONTARIO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION COURT INITIATIVE NORMES D’ENTRETIEN MINIMAL DES ROUTES MUNICIPALES – INTERVENTION JUDICIAIRE DE L’ONTARIO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION ACS2010-CMR-LEG-0012 CITY WIDE / A L’ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE That the Transportation Committee recommend Council approve funding for the Ontario Good Roads Association’s participation as an intervener in the Court challenge to the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways Regulations in the amount of $15,000.00. CARRIED 6. STATUS UPDATE – TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE INQUIRIES AND MOTIONS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 2010 RAPPORT DE SITUATION - DEMANDES DE RENSEIGNEMENTS ET MOTIONS DU COMITE DES TRANSPORTS POUR LA PÉRIODE SE TERMINANT EN AOÛT 2010 ACS2010-CMR-CCB-0073 CITY WIDE / A L’ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE That the Transportation Committee receive this report for information. RECEIVED CITY TREASURER AND FINANCES TRÉSORIE ET FINANCES DE LA VILLE 7. 2010 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET Q2 – TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT BUDGETS DE FONCTIONNEMENT ET DES IMMOBILISATIONS 2010 – T2 - RAPPORT D’ÉTAPE DU COMITÉ DE SERVICES DES TRANSPORTS ACS2010-CMR-FIN-0056 CITY WIDE / À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE Paul Webber, Bell Baker spoke about Document 3 as it relates to the ISF Pathways Prescott Subdivision project, which he referred to as the Osgoode snowmobile path. He was concerned that the report speaks to taking funds from one project to fund another. On a point of order, Councillor Thompson stated that the delegation was referring to IPD-C on the agenda and Mr. Webber clarified that he was speaking about the ISF Pathways Prescott Subdivision project (referenced in the report), which is the Osgoode pathway. He explained that there was no process to allow public discussion of that item (IPD-C). The Chair explained that any member of Council could have requested that the IPD be lifted for consideration, but that was not done. Therefore, it is not open for discussion. 1. That the Transportation Committee receive the June 30 results and the 2010 forecast as outlined in this report for information; 2. That Committee recommend that Council approve the budget adjustments as detailed in Document 3. CARRIED COUNCILLORS’ ITEMS ARTICLES DES CONSEILLERS COUNCILLOR / CONSEILLER BLOESS 8. WAIVER OF THE SIGNS ON CITY ROADS BY-LAW TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF A TEMPORARY WAYFINDING SIGN SYSTEM DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF ST. JOSEPH BOULEVARD DÉROGATION AU RÈGLEMENT RÉGISSANT L'AFFICHAGE SUR LES VOIES PUBLIQUES AFIN DE PERMETTRE LA MISE EN PLACE D'UN SYSTÈME TEMPORAIRE DE SIGNALISATION PENDANT LA RECONSTRUCTION DU BOULEVARD ST. JOSEPH ACS2010-CCS-TRC-0024 INNES (2) That the Transportation Committee recommends that Council approve the waiver of Section 4 of By-law No. 2003-520, the Signs on City Roads By-law to permit the installation of a temporary wayfinding sign system during the reconstruction of St. Joseph Blvd. provided that: a. The sign system is comprised of “Business Listing” signs, placed along Jeanne d'Arc and Orléans Blvd. or other routes as agreed to by staff, and “Advanced Notice” signs placed in advance of the St. Joseph Blvd. construction area. b. The signs be fabricated, installed, maintained and removed by the Heart of Orléans B.I.A. c. The signs shall only be placed during the reconstruction of St. Joseph Blvd; and, d. In accordance with the City’s Tourism and Public Service Signs Policy the dimensions of the signs are no greater than 60cm in width and 90cm in height. CARRIED COUNCILLOR / CONSEILLER CHIARELLI 9. WOODROFFE AVENUE AND IRIS STREET – LEFT TURN ARROW AVENUE WOODROFFE ET RUE IRIS – FLÈCHE POUR TOURNER À GAUCHE ACS2010-CCS-TRC-0025 COLLEGE / COLLÈGE (8) Councillor Desroches asked if there was a strong safety element with this change. He believed residents are willing to have some inconvenience if they learn the proposed turn signal will improve the intersection. Tom Fitzgerald, Program Manager, Traffic Engineering confirmed that the signal will improve safety considerably for motorists and also for pedestrians with the inclusion of pedestrian countdown and audible signals. The councillor suggested staff monitor the intersection and report back on the effectiveness of this signal in a year’s time. The Chair agreed this could be a direction to staff and the ward councillor also concurred with this direction. Barbara Lajeunesse stated this turn signal has been a long time coming and will be welcomed by the community. She remarked that she has waited as many as seven signal cycles before being able to make a left turn, but even then such movements are not always safe. She noted the left turn arrow will provide safe movement for all users and will help to reduce cut-through traffic from frustrated motorists who end up taking local streets to avoid the intersection. Councillor Chiarelli noted that for a number of years residents have wanted to eliminate the problems of turning at this intersection and he recognized the short distance between this intersection and the on-ramp to the Queensway at Woodroffe Avenue, which pose problems for oncoming traffic. He recognized that there has been an increase in traffic generated by neighbouring communities and institutions such as Centrepointe Town Centre and Algonquin College and the expansion of the IKEA further west along Iris at Pinecrest will also add to the traffic. He appreciated that staff undertook the second study to look at this intersection. That Transportation Committee recommend Council approve the installation of an eastbound left-turn arrow at the traffic signal at Woodroffe Avenue and Iris Street. CARRIED DIRECTION TO STAFF If the recommendation is approved by Council, that staff monitor the left turn function at this intersection and report back in one year on the effectiveness of this turn cycle. MOTIONS OF WHICH NOTICE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY GIVEN MOTIONS AYANT FAIT L’OBJET D’UN AVIS PRÉCÉDENT COUNCILLOR / CONSEILLER DOUCET 10. RESTORING GLENDALE AVENUE TO A DEAD END – MOTION RÉTABLISSEMENT DE L’AVENUE GLENDALE EN CUL-DE-SAC - MOTION ACS2010-CCS-TRC-0018 CAPITAL / CAPITALE (17) That the Transportation Committee recommend that Council direct staff to provide a recommendation from an Area Traffic Management point of view of restoring Glendale Avenue to a dead end so that the two segments of the park on either side of the closed segment could be joined. CARRIED 11. FORMAL, PERMANENT STREET CLOSURE OF CLEMOW AT CENTRAL PARK - MOTION FERMETURE OFFICIELLE ET PERMANENTE DE L’AVENUE CLEMOW À LA HAUTEUR DU PARC CENTRAL – MOTION ACS2010-CCS-TRC-0019 CAPITAL / CAPITALE (17) That the Transportation Committee recommend to Council that staff be directed to initiate a formal, permanent street closure for the portion of Clemow Avenue that crosses Central Park. CARRIED INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION DISTRIBUÉE AUPARAVANT A. ACCESSIBLE TAXI CABS USING PARA TRANSPO DESIGNATED SPACES UPDATE MISE À JOUR SUR L’UTILISATION DES ESPACES DÉSIGNÉS DE PARA TRANSPO PAR LES TAXIS ACCESSIBLES ACS2010-COS-DCM-0004 CITY WIDE / À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE B. EAST-WEST SEGREGATED BIKE LANE PILOT PROJECT UPDATE LE POINT SUR LE PROJET PILOTE DE VOIES CYCLABLES SÉPARÉES EST-OUEST ACS2010-ICS-PGM-0138 CITY WIDE / À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA VILLE C. OSGOODE PATHWAY USAGE UTILISATION DES SENTIERS D’OSGOODE ACS2010- ICS-PGM-0149 GLOUCESTER-SOUTHGATE (10); OSGOODE (20) GLOUCESTER-SOUTH NEPEAN / GLOUCESTER- SUD NEPEAN (22) RECEIVED NOTICES OF MOTION (FOR CONSIDERATION AT SUBSEQUENT MEETING) AVIS DE MOTION (POUR EXAMEN LORS D’UNE RÉUNION SUBSÉQUENTE) COUNCILLOR / CONSEILLÈRE LEADMAN WHEREAS the owner of 158 MacLaren Street, Ottawa proposes the establishment of a patio abutting his property; and WHEREAS the outdoor patio would be within fifteen metres (15m) of a residential zone; and WHEREAS the Encroachment By-law (2003-446), which regulates the establishment of outdoor patios on City Road Allowance, requires patios to conform to the land use separation of thirty metres (30m) from property zoned for residential use; and WHEREAS the proposal appears to conform to all other by-law provisions related to outdoor patios; and WHEREAS the owner of 158 MacLaren Street has requested that Transportation Committee review the encroachment permit application; THEREFORE be it resolved that staff be directed to review the permit application file as well as any actions undertaken to date and report back to Transportation Committee with their findings and any recommendations following the appropriate notice to the Ward Councillor as well as the owner at 158 MacLaren’s and the surrounding community. COUNCILLOR / CONSEILLÈRE LEADMAN WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Encroachment Bylaw, being By-law No. #2003-446, has not been the subject of a comprehensive review since it was enacted in September 2003; AND WHEREAS members of Preston Street Business Improvement Area have recently expressed their concern that the dual fee structure for patios is both confusing and too expensive for many restaurants and bars in Ottawa; AND WHEREAS the motion to review the application for the owner at 158 MacLaren Street is symptomatic of the procedural and administrative confusion that surrounds the exemption process under this by-law; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to undertake a comprehensive review of the City of Ottawa’s Encroachment By-Law as it relates to ‘Outdoor Patio Encroachments’ including the fee structure, as well as the delegated authority and appeal process and report back to Committee and Council by the first quarter 2011. COUNCILLOR / CONSEILLER LEGENDRE WHEREAS cycling is one of the most useful means of getting around a City, and, when properly encouraged, contributes significantly to overall mobility; and, WHEREAS cycling is one of the most affordable means of transportation; and, WHEREAS cycling, as a mode of transport, is very respective of the environment; and, WHEREAS frequent or daily cycling is part of a healthy lifestyle; and,  WHEREAS cycling is an activity in which people of all ages may participate; and, WHEREAS cycling is an activity in which a significant number of residents of Ottawa already participate on a recreational basis; and, WHEREAS the modal share for cycling in Ottawa currently stands at 2%; and, WHEREAS the Cycling Facilities Program is considered a “Strategic Initiative” in the City’s annual budget which receives limited annual funding; and WHEREAS the infrastructure which would enhance both the perception of safe-cycling and the reality of safe-cycling is relatively inexpensive; and, WHEREAS the experience of many cities in North America and in Europe has demonstrated that significant changes can be made in the modal share for cycling when appropriate infrastructure enhancing safety for cyclists is made available along with a communication and education program targeting all users of the public right-of-way, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa undertake the establishment of a network of segregated lanes for cyclists crossing the downtown core in both East-West and North-South directions, even where such facilities require changes to existing parking or travel lanes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that best practices be deployed for marking, signage and signalization to ensure safety and to accommodate cyclists at intersections with segregated lanes; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the “Copenhagen model” for segregated lanes, wherein parked cars protect the cycling lanes from regular traffic rather than have the cycling lanes protect the parked vehicles, be adopted as the standard in Ottawa on streets where cars, parked cars, segregated lanes as well as sidewalks are proposed; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ottawa’s Official Plan be implemented so as to reflect and respect the following guiding principle and accompanying objective, to wit – “A Green and Environmentally-Sensitive City A Focus on Walking, Cycling and Transit - Ottawa implements policies that favour walking, cycling and public transit over the use of private motor vehicles, thereby facilitating the use of modes of transportation that are socially accessible, environmentally healthy and economically feasible.”; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ottawa’s Official Plan be amended to require that the design of new sub-divisions incorporate cycle-friendly ‘short-cuts’ as part of the residential street and path network; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the design of all stations of Ottawa’s new LRT system consider the best means of accommodating the needs of cyclists who will be using the LRT for a portion of their journey; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that new roads and re-construction projects with urban cross-sections include segregated cycling facilities and budget for them accordingly; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in addition to the cycling integration with road re-construction programs, an additional $5M be allocated each year to stand-alone cycling projects to complete the missing links in the network; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Finance re-categorize the Cycling Facilities Programme from Strategic Initiatives to Growth; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City’s Transportation Master Plan and the Ottawa Cycling Plan be amended to reflect a revised 8% modal share target for cycling within the Greenbelt, and 5% for the city as a whole, to be achieved by 2021 (currently the target is set at 3% city-wide to be achieved by 2031). ADJOURNMENT LEVÉE DE LA SÉANCE The Committee adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Original signed by Original signed by Rosemary Nelson Councillor Maria McRae _____________________________ _____________________________ Committee Coordinator Chair TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MINUTES 43 23 AUGUST 2010 2 COMITÉ DES TRANSPORTS PROCÈS-VERBAL 43 LE 23 AOÛT 2010 Note: 1. Reports requiring Council consideration will normally be presented to Council on 25 August 2010 in Transportation Committee Report 41. Nota : 1. Les rapports nécessitant l’examen du Conseil seraient normalement présentés au Conseil le 25 août dans le rapport no 41 du Comité des transports.