Councillor Donauer - Housing Accelerator Fund
Councillor Donauer asked about the housing accelerator fund, if the City is planning to put apartments and condo's at the entrance of every park and what the City's intentions are.
General Manager, Community Services Lacroix responded that the City is not putting housing developments at the entrance to every parkway. Director of Planning and Development Anderson also responded that the City has a Housing Action Plan to endorse initiatives.
Councillor Donauer - Pothole Repair
Councillor Donauer asked what the plan is and how aggressive the plan is this year for pothole repair.
General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that it has been a busy pothole season with more potholes reported to date then all of last year. The City has taken an aggressive approach and put more resources towards it.
Councillor Dubois - Construction Schedules
Councillor Dubois asked about the construction schedules and if there will be any 24/7 work on major projects this year.
General Manager, Transportation and Construction Schmidt responded that there are currently no projects scheduled for 24/7 work.
Councillor Dubois - Green Bins
Councillor Dubois asked about green bins contents getting stuck, if there has been education on needing to stir bin contents and if the drivers shake the carts during pick up.
General Manager, Utilities and Environment Gardiner responded that there is information on the City's website, and it is included in regular updates and communications. She noted that the bins are shaken during pick up.