Councillor B. Dubois - Street Sweeping
Councillor Dubois asked for an update on the street sweeping program and what the City is doing with new neighbourhoods.
General Manger, Transportation and Construction Schmidt provided an update on the program.
Councillor S. Timon - CN and CP Rail Lines - Montgomery Place
Councillor Timon indicated it has been a long-standing issue for emergency vehicles to access Montgomery Place and asked what measures are being taken or conversations with parties involved, including other levels of government.
City Manager Jorgenson provided background information on this issue and Fire Chief Wegren provided information how the Fire Department handles this area.
City Manager Jorgenson added that the administration has done work on alternative access points noting that a major upgrade would be required and would follow up with the Councillor offline.
Councillor S. Timon - Transit Safety Concerns
Councillor Timon indicated he has received concerns from residents and operators regarding safety on buses and asked if Administration could speak to the safety team that was put in place, how are they responding to these concerns, and what their mandate is.
City Manager Jorgenson noted that community safety is a broad, city-wide issue, not just with Transit. There are reports forthcoming.
General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt provided a brief update on the Transit safety concerns and what the City is undertaking. More reporting is forthcoming.