White City Minutes of the Public Hearing for the Town of White City in the Province of Saskatchewan held October 22, 2018 in Council Chambers at 14 Ramm Avenue East PRESENT: Bruce Evans, Mayor Howard Slack, Deputy Mayor Andrew Boschman, Councillor Cecil Snyder, Councillor Hal Zorn, Councillor Rebecca Otitoju, Councillor Scott Moskal, Councillor STAFF: Ken Kolb, Town Manager Jessica Glasser, Manager of Governance and Legislative Services Mauricio Jimenez, Town Planner ORDER: Mayor Evans called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm. Public Hearing Procedures Mayor Bruce Evans reviewed the procedures for the Public Hearing. Public Hearing Procedures Confirmation of Notice Requirements Mayor Bruce Evans reviewed the date and place of each notice given for the public hearing. Confirmation of Notice Requirements - Bylaw No. 629-18 Public Hearing 2018-09-28 - Public Notice 2018-10-04 - Public Notice on whitecity.ca 2018-10-04 - Public Notice in The Forum 2018-10-11 - Public Notice in The Forum Bylaw No. 629-18 A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 587-15, known as the Traffic Bylaw, to reduce the speed limit on certain road Bylaw No. 629-18 Report from Administration The Town Planner reviewed the purpose and content of Bylaw No. 629-18. Public Hearing Minutes - October 22, 2018 Comments and Submissions from the Public Lyle Weichel Mr. Weichel offered a verbal presentation in support of the bylaw amendment. Mr. Weichel is a member of the Transportation Advisory Committee and explained the bylaw changes were determined through a nationally established method. Mr. Weichel explained there's scientific research to suggest pedestrian injuries from vehicle collisions are greatly reduced when the speed limit is 40 km/hr or less. Mr. Weichel supports the bylaw changes because they will increase pedestrian safety and help the community be more proactive when it comes to pedestrian safety. Tim Huber Mr. Huber offered a verbal presentation in support of the bylaw amendment. Mr. Huber is a member of the Transportation Advisory Committee and explained the bylaw changes are based upon an accepted rationale, are reflective of differing characteristics of each road within White City, and will result in increased pedestrian safety. Brian Fergusson Mr. Fergusson offered a verbal presentation in support of the bylaw amendment. A written copy of his comments is attached. 2018-10-22 - Brian Fergusson Written Submissions from the Public The Town Planner read written submissions received prior to the hearing: 1. Ambrose Reschny 2018-10-22 -Ambrose Reschny Councillor Rebecca Otitoju entered council chambers at I 6:48 p.m. 271118 Adjourn Scott Moskal/Hal Zorn: THAT the public hearing adjourn at 6:59 p.m. CARRIED Town Manager Page 2 of 16 Public Hearings are called in accordance with section 21 of Bylaw No. 600-16 (the Council Procedure Bylaw). The purpose of the public hearing is to hear comments and take written submissions in support of or opposition to a proposed bylaw change. The public hearing for each bylaw will begin with a report from administration to review the purpose and content of the bylaw. If the proposed bylaw change was brought forward by an applicant, the applicant will have the first opportunity to speak to the proposed change. After the applicant provides their comments, or if there is no applicant bringing forward the proposed changes, the Chair will call for comments from the public. If you would like to make a comment in support of or opposition to the proposed bylaw changes, please form a line behind the microphone. Each person will have 15 minutes to make a comment to the proposed bylaw changes. A public hearing is not an opportunity to ask council questions about the proposed bylaw changes. Council will not enter a debate with anyone speaking to the proposed bylaw changes. The intent is to make your opinion known to council so they may consider your point of view when making the decision to adopt the proposed bylaw changes. Everyone who wishes to make a comment shall refrain from speaking disrespectfully, shouting and using offensive, profane or vulgar words. After the public speaks to the proposed bylaw changes, the applicant, if applicable, will have an opportunity to offer any last comments. The Chair will then ask administration to review any written comments received prior to the public hearing. After all verbal and written comments are received, the public hearing will be closed. The proposed bylaw changes will be considered at a future regular or special council meeting. Page 3 of 16 The public must be notified when the Town of White City plans to hold a public hearing. Notice for this public hearing was given: 1. on the Town of White City's notice board located in the Town Office from September 28, 2018 to October 22, 2018; 2. on the Town of White City's website on October 04, 2018; and 3. in The Forum newspaper on October 04, 2018 and October 11, 2018. Page 4 of 16 Town of White City Notice of Public Hearing September 28, 2018 Amendment of Bylaw587-15, also known as the Traffic Bylaw TAKE NOTICE that the Town of White City (Town) will be holding a public hearing regarding an amendment to Bylaw 587-15, also known as the Traffic Bylaw. Any person may make a verbal presentation in support of or opposition to the bylaw amendment at the public hearing. The amendment proposes to reduce the speed limit within the Town to 40 km/h, except on, Gregory Avenue East (from White City Drive to eastern Municipal Boundary), all of White City Drive, all of Ramm Avenue, and all of Betteridge Road where posted speed limits will remain at 50 km/h. The public hearing will be held: Monday, October 221 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers1 White City Town Office The proposed amendment was presented to Council on August 13, 2018 as a recommendation of the Town's Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). TAC's recommendation aligns the Town's speed limit policy with The Canadian Guidelines for Establishing Posted Speed Limits (2009) developed by the Transportation Association of Canada. The bylaw amendment can be viewed in detail at www.whitecity.ca. 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The public hearing will be held: Monday, October 22, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers, White City Town Office The proposed amendment was presented to Council on August 13, 2018 as a recommendation of the Town's Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC). TAC's recommendation aligns the Town's speed limit policy with The Canadian Guidelines for Establishing Posted Speed Limits (2009) developed by the Transportation Association of Canada. The bylaw amendment can be viewed in detail at www.whitecity.ca. Comments 2/2 Page 7 of 16 8 Th~ Quad Town Forum Oc t.4, 2018 Town of White-City Combating senior isolation: Notice of Pub.lie Hec;1ring · William Albert House expanding reach this Thanksgiving by Jtmnifer Paige community and d o especially if you don't September 28, 2018 the something good from have many to sha re it Thi s Thanksg ivinf:l, our home to others in with. 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