TRANSPORTATION
COMMITTEE
2002-11-25
Meeting No. 10
Attendance
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J. Baird, Acting Commissioner of Development Services
J. Sales, Commissioner of Community and
Fire
Services
A. Brown, Director of Engineering
P. Loukes, Director of Operations &
Asset
Management
A. Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation/
Engineering
L. Mele, Development Engineer
L. Fernandes, Transportation Engineer
T. Oketch, Traffic Engineer
J. Kee, Committee Clerk
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The
Transportation Committee convened at the hour of 1:00 p.m. with Regional
Councillor G. Landon in the Chair.
Councillor J. Virgilio assumed the Chair at 1:05 p.m.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None declared.
1. TRAFFIC
CALMING - WINDRIDGE DRIVE (5.12)
Mr.
George Macri, 13 Windridge Drive, was in attendance in opposition to the survey
to revisit the proposal to add traffic calming speed humps to Windridge Drive.
Mrs. Sandra
Lumley, 6 Windridge Drive, was in attendance in support of the survey to
revisit the proposal to add traffic calming speed humps to Windridge Drive.
Clause 2 of
the staff report entitled "Neighbourhood Transportation Committee 2003
Projects", dated November 25, 2002, to be dealt with later in the meeting,
was considered at this time.
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That
the deputation of Mr. George Macri, 13 Windridge Drive, in opposition to the
survey to revisit the proposal to add traffic calming speed humps to Windridge
Drive, be received;
And
that the deputation of Mrs. Sandra Lumley, 6 Windridge Drive, in support of the
survey to revisit the proposal to add traffic calming speed humps to Windridge
Drive, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That it be recommended that Council not approve a second vote by
residents on Windridge Drive in Ward 4 to revisit the traffic calming project
on Windridge Drive.
CARRIED
2. BICYCLE
SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
(TOWN-WIDE BICYCLE PATH) (6.3
& 5.10)
Mr.
Lloyd Fernandes, Transportation Engineer, presented an update on the Bicycle
System Implementation Plan, (Bicycle Path Study), including a history of the
Project and some of the Study highlights.
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That
the presentation by Lloyd Fernandes, Transportation Engineer, regarding the
Bicycle Path Study, be received.
CARRIED
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That
the Engineering Department report, dated November 25, 2002, entitled
"Bicycle System Implementation Plan" be received;
And
that staff be authorized to obtain proposals and award a contract to a
qualified consultant in the development of an implementation plan (in
accordance with the Town's purchasing policy);
And
that the costs be financed from the current Capital Account No.
083-5300-054-005;
And
that Engineering staff report back with implementation plan details including
financing and interfacing with a Town-wide Pathway Master Plan Study.
CARRIED
Moved
by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor E. Shapero
That staff be requested to prepare a report for the Transportation
Committee on the establishment of a Bicycle Path/Walking Path Committee and
draft Terms of Reference.
CARRIED
3. REGIONAL
SIGNAL WARRANT POLICY AND WARRANT
RESULTS FOR STONE MASON
DRIVE/MINGAY AVENUE
AND 16TH AVENUE (5.12)
Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering, reported
that the Region of York has recently completed a traffic signal warrant
assessment of the intersection at Stone Mason Drive/Mingay Avenue and 16th
Avenue, and has advised that the warrants have been met and that traffic
signals will be installed in the Spring of 2003.
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That the Region of York be
requested to expedite the installation of the traffic signals at Stone Mason
Drive/Mingay Avenue and 16th Avenue.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by D. Horchik
That, in the event that the Region
of York is not able to expedite the installation of traffic signals at Stone
Mason Drive/Mingay Avenue and 16th Avenue due to staffing resources, that the
Director of Engineering discuss the matter with Regional officials and advise
the local Councillor of the options available.
CARRIED
Moved by Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the Region of York be
requested to enter into front-end agreements with developers that would include
conditions in the subdivision agreements relating to the installation of
traffic signals if warrants are between 70-80%.
And that the Region of York be required to amend
their signal warrant policy to establish guidelines whereby traffic signals
would be installed at the Region's cost with warrants between 70% and 80% in
established areas;
And that the Region of York provide semi-annual
updates of the status of signal warrants for requested locations in Markham
where warrants are less than 70%;
And that a copy of this report be forwarded to B.
Harrison, Director of Transportation Operations of the Region of York.
CARRIED
4. REGION
OF YORK STREETSCAPE POLICY (13.4 & 5.10)
Moved by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded by
Councillor J. Heath
That the
Region of York be requested to review and revise their current Streetscape
Policy in consultation with area municipalities;
And that staff
report back as to progress of discussion and policy revisions;
And that staff
report back as to status of streetscape improvements on Regional road projects
currently under design in Markham.
CARRIED
5. REQUEST
FOR CROSSING GUARD AND ALL-WAY
STOP CONTROL AT THE
INTERSECTION OF CASTLEMORE
AVENUE AND RIDGECREST ROAD
(5.12)
Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by Councillor
E. Shapero
That School
Crossing Guard service be established at the intersection of Castlemore Avenue
and Ridgecrest Road;
And that
Schedule 12 of By-law 106-71, (Traffic By-law), for an All-way Stop Control be
amended to include the intersection of Castlemore Avenue and Ridgecrest Road
and that the amending by-law be approved;
And that the
Roads Department be directed to install all-way stop signs at the intersection
of Castlemore Avenue and Ridgecrest Road as soon as the by-law is approved;
And that the
York Regional Police be requested to enforce the all-way stop control upon
installation of these signs.
CARRIED
6. NEIGHBOURHOOD
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
2003 PROJECTS (5.12)
Moved by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor E. Shapero
That Council
endorse the following traffic calming projects for the 2003 program year as
selected by the four Neighbourhood Transportation Committees (N.T.Cs.):
Physical Improvement Projects:
NTC
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WARD
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STREET NAME
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EXTENTS
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Thornhill
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1
2
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Henderson Avenue
Simonston Boulevard
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John St. to Doncaster Ave.
West of Don Mills Road
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Unionville
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3
6
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Main Street Unionville
John Button Boulevard
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Hwy 7 to Carlton Road
Millbrook Gate to Rodick Road
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Markham
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4
5
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Cairns Drive
Larkin Ave./ Fincham Ave.
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Raymerville Drive and 16th Ave.
Mintleaf to Fincham/Wootten Way North to 9th
Line
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Milliken Mills
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7
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Elson St. /Featherstone Ave.
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Entirety
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8
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Mallory Ave. /Teddington Ave.
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Entirety
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Speed Education and Awareness Programs:
NTC
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WARD
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STREET NAME
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Unionville
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3
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Waterbridge Lane
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Markham
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4
5
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Sherwood Forest Drive
Song Bird Drive
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Milliken Mills
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7
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Townley Avenue
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Note:
Thornhill NTC did not select a SEAP location;
And that staff report back to the Transportation Committee with the
results of the public consultations and the expected costs of the projects.
CARRIED
Moved
by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Councillor E. Shapero
That staff be requested to report back to the
Transportation Committee in 2003 on the following items related to the
Neighbourhood Transportation Committee process:
- changing
aspects of traffic calming initiatives
- how NTC
process is working so far
- feasibility
of expanding projects to new development areas, and
- review of
other traffic calming initiatives in other municipalities
CARRIED
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7. TRANSPORTATION
DEMAND MANAGEMENT
(TDM) STRATEGIC PLAN (5.10
& 10.0 & 5.14)
Mr. Lorenzo
Mele, Development Engineer, Transportation Planning Section, presented a brief
status report on the Transportation Demand Management Program, and advised that
Committee will be updated regularly.
Moved by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That the
presentation by Lorenzo Mele, Development Engineer, on the status of the
Transportation Demand Management Program, be received.
CARRIED
8. REQUEST TO INSTALL 4-WAY STOP SIGNS
& SPEED BUMPS ON
RAYMERVILLE DRIVE (5.12)
A petition
requesting the installation of 4-way stop signs & speed bumps on
Raymerville Drive in the area of Bendamere Crescent, Crandall Drive and Stone
Mason Drive had been referred to the November 25 meeting of Transportation
Committee by Council at its meeting held November 12, 2002. Mr. Peter Loukes, Director of Street
Services, and Mr. Arup Mukherjee,
Manager,
Transportation/Engineering, presented an option to implement pavement markings
and signs for this area of Raymerville Drive for Committee's
consideration.
Staff was
requested to advise when such measures could be carried out, if approved.
Mr. Mario
D'Amico, 414 Raymerville Drive, was in attendance and strongly supported the
request of the petitioners to install 4-way stop signs at the corner of
Raymerville Drive and Crandall Drive, and speed humps on Raymerville Drive
between Stone Mason Drive and Crandall Drive.
Moved by
Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by
Regional Councillor F. Scarpitti
That
the following recommendation be referred to Council for consideration at its
meeting on November 26, 2002.
"That
the presentation by Peter Loukes, Director of Street Services, and Arup
Mukherjee, Manager, Transportation/Engineering with respect to pavement
markings and signs for Raymerville Drive in the area of Crandall Drive, be
received;
And
that the deputation of Mr. Mario D'Amico, 414 Raymerville Drive, in support of
a 4-way stop sign at Raymerville Drive and Crandall Drive and speed humps near
this intersection be received;
And
that, subject to on-street parking issues, staff be requested to undertake
short term measures near the intersection of Raymerville Drive and Crandall
Drive; including the installation of pavement markings, improved signage, and
cat's eye reflectors, to address the immediate safety concerns;
And
that in conjunction with this action, staff be requested to monitor the area
very carefully;
And
that the portion of Raymerville Drive between Cairns Drive and Stone Mason
Drive be included in the upcoming Cairns Drive traffic calming project
identified as part of the 2003 traffic calming programme;
And
further that staff be requested to report back to the Transportation Committee
in the spring of 2003.
That
staff be requested to obtain a legal opinion regarding the matter of the Town's
liability with respect to approving unwarranted stop signs.
That
staff be requested to bring forward a report on the "Road Watch
Program" to the January, 2003 meeting of the Transportation
Committee."
CARRIED
9. RAPID
TRANSIT UPDATE (5.14)
Due
to the absence of Mary Frances Turner, Commissioner of Development Services,
the update on the York Region Rapid Transit Plan was deferred to the next
meeting of the Transportation Committee to be held in January, 2003.
10. TRAFFIC
CALMING - DELMARK BOULEVARD (5.12)
Moved by
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Regional Councillor G. Landon
That
the email correspondence from Councillor Jack Heath, dated August 30, 2002,
with respect to "Traffic Claming on Delmark Boulevard", be referred
to staff for report to the Transportation Committee.
CARRIED
11. TRANSPORT
CANADA - PROCEDURE AND CONDITIONS
FOR ELIMINATING WHISTLING AT
PUBLIC CROSSINGS (5.13 & 2.10)
Moved
by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded
by Councillor J. Heath
That
the email from Councillor Heath and correspondence from Transport Canada,
Railway Safety Directorate, Guideline No. 1, with respect to 'Procedure and
Conditions for Eliminating Whistling at Public Crossings" be received and
referred to staff for a report back to the Transportation Committee.
CARRIED
12. TRAFFIC
ACCIDENTS ON DENISON ROAD (5.12)
Moved
by Regional Councillor G. Landon
Seconded
by Councillor E. Shapero
That
the letter dated October 18, 2002 from residents of Risebrough Circuit
expressing concern regarding numerous traffic accidents that have occurred on
Denison Road, be received and referred to staff.
CARRIED
13. RESOLUTION
- CITY OF BURLINGTON
APPROVAL OF HIGHWAY
IDENTIFICATION (13.5.2 & 13.2.7)
Moved
by Councillor J. Heath
Seconded
by Regional Councillor G. Landon
That
the letter dated October 22, 2002 from City of Burlington requesting the
Minister of Transportation to provide additional signs on all 400 series
highways, in the interest of public safety, be received.
CARRIED
14. WOODBINE
AVENUE (Y.R. 8) TRANSPORTATION AND
CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
STUDY (5.10 & 5.7)
Moved
by Councillor E. Shapero
Seconded
by Councillor J. Heath
That
the letters dated October 25, 2002 and November 19, 2002 from Earth Tech Canada
Inc, which has recently been retained to conduct a Transportation and Class
Environmental Assessment study on Woodbine Avenue, between 19th Avenue and
Major Mackenzie Drive, advising that the date of the Public Consultation Centre
is to be Tuesday, December 3, 2002, and requesting comments on the project, be
received and referred to Development Services Commission staff.
CARRIED
15. TOWN-WIDE
PERMIT PARKING (2.17)
Moved by
Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the report from the Town Clerk and the Director of Operations and Asset
Management dated November 25, 2002, entitled: "Town-Wide Permit
Parking", be deferred to the next meeting of the Transportation Committee
to be held in January, 2003.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
The
Transportation Committee meeting adjourned at the hour of 4:30 p.m.