Public Works Committee

WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara will commence new waste collection contracts on October 19, 2020; WHEREAS the estimated waste management budget increase for 2021 is estimated to be 18.5%; WHEREAS Regional Council has decided to implement every other week (EOW) garbage collection starting October 19, 2020; WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has expressed concern that the Region did not adequately address concerns related to garbage and recyclable collection methods, and; WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has expressed concern related to the fact that single stream recycling collection methods were not fully explored. Public Works Committee Open Session Minutes PWC 3-2020 March 10, 2020 Page 3 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the engagement of an outside independent waste management consultant BE APPROVED to:  review the current practices related to garbage collection and recycling/ recycling materials recovery facility; and  to make recommendations on how the system can be made more cost effective and efficient for the taxpayer; 2. That staff BE DIRECTED to take the results of the review and work with the newly awarded companies and the operators of the material recovery facility to implement the suggestions over the term of the contract subject to Regional Council approval; 3. That a plan to deal with illegal dumping that could arise as a result of bi-weekly pick-up BE DEVELOPED and IMPLEMENTED; 4. That a plan to deal with public health problems that could

That Report PW 2-2020, dated March 10, 2020, respecting Implementation of Automated Speed Enforcement, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That Regional Council AUTHORIZE the use of automated speed enforcement technology on Regional roads for a five-year contract term with an option to extend for an additional five (5) years; 2. That the Commissioner of Public Works BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate, enter into and execute an operating agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Ministry of Transportation (the "MTO") of Ontario for the use of automated speed enforcement technology by Niagara Region including the access and use of license plate registration information subject to successful negotiations with the Local Area Municipalities with respect to the Niagara Region Courts Inter-Municipal Agreement; 3. That the Commissioner of Public Works BE AUTHORIZED to negotiate, enter into and execute an operating agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Limited to provide automated speed enforcement service for five (5) years from date of award during the second quarter of 2020 to 2024 in the amount of an upset limit of $950,000 (including 13% HST) with an option to renew on the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Public Works, and subject to budget approval, for one additional term of five (5) years subject to successful negotiations with the Local Area Municipalities with respect to the Niagara Region Courts Inter-M

That Report PW 4-2020, dated March 10, 2020, respecting Vision Zero Road Safety Program: Designation of Community Safety Zones around Schools, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the designation of Community Safety Zones (CSZs) BE APPROVED for schools described in Appendix 1 of Report PW 4- 2020, effective date March 30, 2020; 2. That the necessary by-law BE PREPARED and PRESENTED to Regional Council for consideration; and, 3. That Regional Staff REPORT BACK to Council by the end of 2020, providing an update on the Community Safety Zones; including the new proposed ten (10) locations with the two (2) already in operation since 2019.

That Report PW 13-2020, dated March 10, 2020, respecting Pattison Outdoor Advertising Request for Variance to Regional Sign By-law 122- 2013, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: Public Works Committee Open Session Minutes PWC 3-2020 March 10, 2020 Page 7 1. That Council GRANT a minor variance pursuant to section 24 from the requirements of Sign By-law No. 122-2013 to allow Pattison Outdoor Advertising to install a two-panel billboard sign with a digital panel at the property of 652 River Road, City of Welland at a 7m setback from the Woodlawn Road street line, subject to the condition that Pattison Outdoor Advertising agrees to remove and relocate the sign to comply with By-law at its sole cost upon notice from the Region if required in the event of a future road widening or expansion of Woodlawn Road or otherwise for municipal purposes.

That Report PW 16-2020, dated March 10, 2020, respecting Removal of All-Way Stop Control, Intersection of Regional Road 89 (Glendale Avenue) at Bessey Street, City of St. Catharines, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the removal of the all-way stop control for the eastbound and westbound traffic at the intersection of Regional Road 89 (Glendale Avenue) and Bessey Street, in the City of St. Catharines BE APPROVED; and 2. That the necessary by-law BE PREPARED and PRESENTED to Regional Council for consideration.

That the following items BE RECEIVED for information: PW 12-2020 Niagara Regional Transit (NRT) and Niagara Specialized Transit (NST) 2019 Ridership and Revenue Summary PWC-C 4-2020 Niagara Water Treatment Plant 2019 Summary Reports PWC-C 8-2020 Status Update - Water and Wastewater Quality Management System Internal Audit Findings PWC-C 10-2020 Procurement Progress Report Liquid Biosolids and Residual Management PWC-C 6-2020 Update on Provincial Initiatives for Extended Producer Responsibility

That Confidential Report PW 15-2020, dated March 10, 2020, respecting A Matter of Advice that is Subject to Solicitor-client privilege under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Letter from City of Niagara Falls concerning Waste Collection, BE RECEIVED for information.