AGENDA

Police and Traffic Committee

Thursday, July 16, 2015 12 noon

Conference Room A 4th Floor, City Hall

AGENDA

POLICE AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING

July 16, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. – Conference Room A, 4th Floor, City Hall

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of the Agenda

3. Adoption of the Minutes

a. Minutes of May 20, 2015

4. Delegation

a. Mr. Wayne Moore re: Loading Zone on Harbour Drive

5. Business Arising

a. Update on Motorcycle Noise (pending review by Legal Dept.)

b. Update re: Polina Road @ Kenmount Road

c. Update on for Permit Parking, Churchill Square

d. Proposal to Upgrade Crosswalks with Thermoplastic Markings (to be tabled)

e. Request for Crosswalk at Circular Road and Monkstown Road

f. Update on Tim Horton’s Congestion at the Torbay Road Location

g. Driver Speed Feedback Signage – Blackhead Road @ Linegar Avenue/JordanPlace Intersection

h. Update on Linscott Street at Freshwater Road Intersection

6. New Business

a. Crosswalk - 5 Way Intersection (Signal Hill – Quidi Vidi-Battery Road –Duckworth Street – Temperance Street)

b. Parking Concerns and Traffic Congestion re: Motor Coaches in the Quidi Vidi area

c. Request for signage @ King’s Bridge Road and Gower Street indicating to stay incentre lane to continue on Gower Street

(to be tabled)

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d. Request to review the traffic pattern for vehicular traffic travelling east onFreshwater Road at Stamp’s Lane and Oxen Pond Road

e. Relocate Loading Zone – Garda World – 147 Duckworth Street

f. Relocate Loading Zone – Garda World – Water Street

g. Request for Residential Permit Parking (RPPP) – Barnes Place

h. Request for Residential Permit Parking – Carter’s Hill

i. Request for “No Parking” Restriction – Brighton Place/Paddy Dobbin Drive

j. Request for “No Parking” – East White Hills Road

k. Request for “No Parking” – Pastureland Road

l. Request for Parking Restriction – Kennedy Road

m. Speeding - Quidi Vidi Village

n. Parking on Riverview Avenue

o. Crosswalk on Duckworth Street at McBride’s Hill

p. Traffic Calming – Hamilton Avenue/Leslie Street

7. Other Business

8. Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 24, 2015 at 12:00 p.m in Conference Room A.

9. Adjournment

MINUTES Police and Traffic Committee Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 12 noon

Conference Room A, 4th Floor, City Hall

In Attendance: Councillor Art Puddister, Chairperson Councillor Bruce Tilley Councillor Bernard Davis (arrived at 12:50 p.m.) Councillor Sandy Hickman Councillor Danny Breen (left at 1:00 p.m.) Don Brennan, Director of Roads and Traffic Dawn Corner, Manager of Traffic Stephen Fagan, Supervisor Traffic & Parking Blair Bradbury, Development Engineer - Traffic Bill MacDonald, Supervisor Traffic Signals Chris Whelan, Metrobus Percy Rideout, Citizen Representative Seamus O’Keefe, Executive Director, George Street Association Constable Paul Didham, RNC Chris Pitcher, Supervisor, Parking Services Derm Layman, Head Foreperson, Traffic Maureen Harvey, Senior Legislative Assistant Kathy Driscoll, Legislative Assistant

Adoption of Agenda The agenda was approved as tabled.

Adoption of Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on March 26, 2015 were adopted with one addition:

• Letter from Provincial Government re: Excessive Noise – Motorcycles

BUSINESS ARISING

a. Request for Crosswalk, Bay Bulls Road

Staff reviewed a request to place a crosswalk on Bay Bulls Road in the vicinity of theapartment building at Civic #107.

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A traffic study was conducted which included a count of traffic and pedestrian volumes to determine if it meets the Transportation Association of Canada’s (TAC) guidelines for a safe crosswalk location. The traffic study revealed only 8 pedestrians crossing in the peak hour, which is far less than what is required (15) for the establishment of a safe crosswalk location according to the TAC warrants. It is recommended that a crosswalk not be installed at this location at this time.

Recommendation The Committee recommends rejection of the request for a crosswalk on Bay Bulls Road at civic #107.

b. Update on Motorcycle Noise (pending review by Legal Dept)

The Committee was provided with a letter dated April 27, 2015 from Mayor DennisO’Keefe to the Minister of Service NL and the RNC Chief of Police requesting a meetingto discuss excessive noise created by motorcycles with aftermarket pipes.

While a response has not been received by the Department of Service NL, a letter fromthe RNC has indicated that RNC Solicitor Rachel Huntsman and Inspector Joe Bolandwill represent the RNC at this meeting when scheduled.

The committee was advised that Ms. Rachel Huntsman, RNC Solicitor, would arrange ameeting with the City’s Legal Department any time after June 8, 2015 to review theabove noted.

The Committee agreed to await a response from the Provincial Government.

Deferred.

c. Update of Intersection Improvements at Kenmount Road and Polina Road

The above noted item was deferred as the Manager of Traffic advised she will beattending a meeting with Engineering, immediately after this meeting, and would reportback at a future committee meeting.

Deferred.

d. Update on Speeding Statistics

The Manager of Traffic advised that the speeding report which identified randomlyselected streets did not reflect traffic calming. She further noted that the City would beprovided with more of the RNC’s data which could be extracted, used with formulas andcombined with city data. Constable Paul Didham advised the information would beforwarded to the Manager of Traffic and Councillors as required.

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e. Update on Permit Parking – Churchill Square

Discussion ensued on the above noted As the request for permit parking was initiated by tenants of commercial establishments in Churchill Square, it was determined that a survey had been prepared and would be distributed to the tenants. While staff was initially recommending thirty-two (32) spaces for permit parking, discussion took place on parking in general at the park. The Committee also discussed the appropriate rate noting that off street parking in other parts of the City is $60 per month while on-street parking is $120 per month.

Discussion concluded with agreement that staff, at the next meeting of the Police & Traffic Committee, present a site plan with recommendations for permit parking, maintaining provision for the vegetable and Christmas tree vendors.

Deferred.

f. Upgrading of Crosswalks with Thermoplastic markings

The Traffic Services updated the Committee on the use thermoplastic markings oncrosswalks advising that some reports have identified they can be slippery, resulting in asafety hazard for pedestrians. The Chair asked that staff consider other paints such asmarine without an oil base that may be more durable and longer lasting.. Staff advisedthat Newfoundland’s climate has a direct effect on the durability of paints as well as thewear from studded tires during winter.

Deferred pending further review.

g. Update on Tim Horton’s Congestion at the Torbay Road and Portugal Cove Roadlocations

The Manager of Traffic Services informed the Committee that discussions are ongoing with the Department of Planning, Development and Engineering on this matter. With respect to the Torbay Road location, Councillor Breen advised that based on recent discussions between Tim Horton’s and the operator of Kid Corp, Tim Horton’s has agreed to install a stacking lane. It was also noted that some members of the public were using the Tim Horton’s lot to park vehicles while they carpooled to Bull Arm

Deferred pending updates from Planning, Development and Engineering.

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h. Update on Turning Signals, Blackmarsh Road @ Crosstown Arterial

In response to the Council Directive to increase the left hand turning lane time forBlackmarsh Road to head north/east on Columbus Drive, the Committee was providedwith a table illustrating the left turn for eastbound motorists on Blackmarsh Road isoperating in a satisfactory manner.

Recommendation The committee agreed to maintain status quo with respect to the turning signals at Blackmarsh Road @ the Crosstown Arterial.

i. Update on Turning Signals, Mundy Pond Road @ Crosstown Arterial

The Traffic Division has reviewed the possibility of adding a left run arrow/phase onMundy Pond Road for the eastbound left turn.

An assessment was carried out and it was determined the left hand turning signal would have a negative, undesirable impact.

Recommendation The Committee recommends that the request for a left turn arrow on Mundy Pond Road be denied.

j. NL Terrace @ East White Hills Road

The Manager of Traffic advised that she had been in discussions with Engineering on theabove noted. It was felt that any obstacles obstructing sight distance should be removedsuch as trees, high shrubs etc. and that parks staff be consulted.

Recommendation The Committee recommends that all obstructing trees be removed from the property to improve the sight lines at the intersection of NL Terrace and East White Hills Road and further that the Department of Engineering be instructed to review the possibility of intersection realignment.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Request for a Parking Restriction – Allandale Road

The Committee considered an email from a resident of Allandale Road complainingabout parking along the upper part of Allandale Road in the vicinity of Pippy Park wherepeople like to walk, ski, snowshoe, walk dogs and pick berries etc. The resident statesthat vehicles are parked along both sides of the road making it difficult to travel safelyalong the road, especially for emergency vehicles who would not likely be able to get

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through. The resident suggests that the City, in conjunction with Pippy Park should address this problem.

Recommendation The Committee recommends that parking restrictions be implemented at the north extremity of Allandale Road but that consideration be given to the construction of a bulb/turnaround as part of the City’s Capital Works Program. Referred to Finance to be included in Capital Budget.

b. Request for “No Parking Anytime” – Churchill Avenue

The Committee discussed the unavailability of parking at the Technip Centre inPleasantville which results in an overflow of parking on Churchill Avenue.

Recommendation The Committee recommends approval of the installation of a “No Parking” restriction on the north side of Churchill Avenue from Veteran’s Road to Alexander Place and further that staff refer the matter of parking to the Development Committee for follow up.

c. Request for Loading Zone – Cookstown Road

Consideration was given to an email from Bridges to Hope requesting a “loading zone”space in front of the Bridges to Hope Building located at Civic #37. Recognizing this is afood bank, with clients who are physically challenged attempting to load and off loadvehicles, the organization has requested consideration for a loading zone.

The Traffic Division has reviewed the request and notes that approval will result in the loss of one parking space, however with other spaces in the area, the effect should be negligible.

Recommendation That approval be given to replace the parking meter space in front of Bridges to Hope on Cookstown Road with a “Loading Zone 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday” space.

d. Request for Crosswalk at Circular Road and Monkstown Road

The Committee reviewed an email from a resident of Circular Road requesting acrosswalk on Monkstown Road before the beginning of the school year in September.The resident notes that with the volume of families, teens, university students that live inGeorgestown and stroll to Bannerman park, or trot from the other direction to paths that

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lead to MUN and Churchill Square coupled with the increase of pedestrian traffic at Bannerman Park, it has become tricky to cross Monkstown Road safely.

The Manager of Traffic advised the committee that staff are doing a full assessment of the Georgestown area and is considering a couple of other possible locations for a crosswalk; however, given the construction in the area she felt it would be better to wait and follow up once this was completed.

Deferred to next meeting.

e. Request for “No Parking” Messenger Drive

Consideration was given to a request from Metrobus to have a parking restriction installed in the bulb at the end of Messenger Drive, as vehicles are parking in the bulb creating a problem for busses to maneuver around with construction ongoing.

Recommendation The Committee recommends that a temporary “No Parking Anytime” in the bulb of Messenger Drive.

f. Impaired Mobility Parking Issue, 22 Signal Hill Road

The Committee was informed that the resident of #20A Signal Hill Road has an impaired mobility parking permit and meets the requirements for a designated on street parking space, however, she has no street frontage to accommodate a parking space since her residence is located directly behind civic #20 Signal Hill Road.

Recommendation The Committee recommends approval of the installation of the impaired mobility parking space on the north side of Signal Hill Road, just west of St. Joseph’s Lane for the current resident. The space will remain in place for the period of time the resident requires it, but will then be removed.

g. Request for Traffic Calming, Blackhead Road.

The Traffic Division has screened Blackhead Road for traffic calming as per the City’s Traffic Calming Policy and found that the road does not qualify for calming because of the grade on the road which exceeds the recommended limit of 9%.

Discussion took place on the benefits of reducing the speed limit in the area; however, staff advised that this is not preferred, given the current speed limit throughout the City of

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50 km/hr. Other options were put forward, ie. Warning signs for dangerous curve, or suggestion of speed reduction and the RNC’s use of speed radars. It was noted that staff should have additional traffic data for the next meeting.

Recommendation Referred to the RNC for additional enforcement.

h. Linscott at Freshwater

The Manager of Traffic advised that they ran warrants there. It was determined that itdoes not qualify for a four way stop with the current configuration of the intersection as itwould be too dangerous. It has been referred to Engineering for a redesign of theintersection to allow for a four way stop.

i. Thorburn Road at Mt. Scio Intersection

Councillor Davis advised that he is still getting complaints from residents of Wigmoreabout the cross walk on Thorburn Road at Mt. Scio.

Recommendation That the crosswalk on the south leg at the intersection of Thorburn Road at Mt. Scio be removed.

j. Messenger Drive

The Ward Councillor noted there are several new businesses in the area and they haveasked if they can provide their own traffic calming. The committee advised that KelseyDrive does not meet any traffic calming area as it is an arterial. The Ward Councillorwas advised to refer people to use the signal.

Date for Next Meeting

The next meeting of the Committee will be held Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.

Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.

Councillor Art Puddister Chairperson Police & Traffic Committee

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Update on Motorcycle Noise (pending review by Legal Dept.)

As it stands the City Solicitor has not met with Rachel Huntsman, Solicitor for the RNC and Inspector Joe Boland. Currently the City Solicitor has been canvassing municipalities across Canada to see what they have done - and more importantly, if they have been successful or not.

The City Solicitor is aiming to complete canvassing by the end of the month. It has been difficult to get in contact with a lot of people, and the project was sidetracked for a couple of weeks due to unexpected court appearances on unrelated matters.

Matter to be followed up on by the end of the month.

Follow Up June 29, 2015 with Legal Department

On June 29, 2015, spoke with Andrew C. White, City Solicitor, and was emailed the following response from him:

The Legal Department has prepared and forwarded a letter to the Province indicating the issues that the City faces in attempting to legislate the issue of excessive engine noise. We are of the view that this issue cannot be adequately addressed at a municipal level. We are awaiting their response to this most recent correspondence.

In the interim, I am also seeking input from other Canadian municipalities as to their experiences in dealing with this issue, which should be wrapped up in the next month or so.

Update re Polina Road @ Kenmount Road

Planning, Development and Engineering staff as well as Public Works, Roads and Traffic staff met with Crombie (Aaron Bryant and George DeCoff) on May 20, 2015. At that meeting, Robin King of Harbourside was to prepare a proposal for the design and construction for the intersection (including phasing and timing). Crombie wanted to do a presentation for Council or have the Deputy City Manager of Planning, Development & Engineering present it to Council. Pinnacle Engineering were to do the interior design for the Avalon Mall parking lot.

At present, nothing has been forwarded to staff for consideration.

AGENDA ITEM

MONKSTOWN ROAD – CROSSWALK REQUESTS

DISCUSSION:

The Traffic Division received a request to install crosswalks on Monkstown Road in the Georgestown neighborhood. Traffic studies were conducted that indicate that based on Transportation of Canada's pedestrian crosswalk warrants, crosswalks are not warranted on Monkstown Road because traffic and pedestrian volumes are too low. The crosswalk studies that were done revealed that pedestrians are crossing at various locations along Monkstown Road. They can do this because traffic volumes are low enough that they feel comfortable doing so. It is unlikely that the presence of a crosswalk will discourage them from doing so.

There are a number of pedestrians crossing Monkstown Road at Circular Road, but the sight distance is insufficient at this location to safely install a crosswalk.

RECOMMENDATION: STATUS QUO

Update on Tim Horton’s Congestion at the Torbay Road Location

Engineering staff have advised that they have incorporated a study of the Torbay Road Tim Horton’s congestion through the recently issued RFP for Torbay Road Commercial Area. It has been added to the Terms of Reference for the Torbay Road Transportation Update Study which was presented to Council on July 14, 2015.

Council Directive: R2015-06-08/24

TO: Don Brennan, Director of Roads and Traffic

RE: Installation of Driver Feedback Signs on Blackhead Road @ Linegar Avenue/Jordan Place Intersection

Type: REQUEST

Type Desc: Councillor Collins requested that Driver Feedback signs be installed at the above noted location. The matter has been referred to Police and Traffic for follow up.

Action: Item to be referred to next Police and Traffic Committee meeting.

AGENDA ITEM – MERRYMEETING ROAD – CROSSWALK REQUEST

CORRESPONDANCE:

DISCUSSION:

There used to be a crosswalk located directly in front of Fabulous Foods. Council granted a request from Fabulous Foods to relocate the crosswalk due to the high volume of tickets that were issued to customers parking on the crosswalk. At that time the crosswalk was relocated to the intersection of Rankin Street since it afforded a safer crossing and was only 13 m away from the existing crossing.

The crosswalk was relocated, but soon after that the resident who lives at the corner of Merrymeeting Road at Rankin Street complained that the crosswalk was obstructing them from parking in front of their home. As a result of this complaint Council directed staff to remove the crosswalk altogether.

Staff has conducted a study in the vicinity of Coleman's store to assess if a crosswalk would be warranted at this location. The results indicate that based on Transportation of Canada's pedestrian crosswalk warrants a crosswalk is not warranted at this location.

RECOMMENDATION:

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Crosswalk - 5 Way Intersection (Signal Hill – Quidi Vidi-Battery Road – Duckworth Street – Temperance Street)

Councillor Galgay requested that the above noted intersection be reviewed for crosswalk consideration in light of the recent pedestrian accidents in the area.

Parking Concerns and Traffic Congestion re: Motor Coaches in the Quidi Vidi area At the June 9, 2015 Cruise Ship Committee meeting, the following item was discussed and the Supervisor – Parking Services stated it would be placed on the next Police and Traffic Committee meeting for consideration:

The Supervisor - Parking Services asked if the shore excursion operators were challenged operating coach busses in the Quidi Vidi area. He was told they do struggle with use of the motor coaches on a day to day basis. The Operators usually only send three groups to the area because of congestion. The motor coaches sometimes park by Mallard Cottage, bigger homes or by the turn around. Larger motor coaches have a bigger issue with parking and there is only one bus parking space at the plantation. A situation arose last year when a car had been parked alongside the bus location and disabled the motor coach from turning left. This situation has to be monitored for future prevention. The Supervisor - Parking Services informed the operators he would have this item added to the Police & Traffic Agenda for consideration.

Re: Signage at King’s Bridge Road Intersection

Councillor Galgay received the following email on May 30, 2015 from a constituent regarding the above noted:

Let me start by thanking you for all the work you have done for this ward! As a York Street resident and a teacher at Bishop Field, your quick response and ability to take action is very appreciated! I was wondering if you could look into the signage at the intersection of King’s Bridge Road and Military Road which indicates which lane to use when heading onto Gower Street from King’ Bridge Road and Military Road. Many people, especially in the summer stay in the right lane and this is an accident waiting to happen. I have had many near misses myself and am always very cautious to check the right lane before heading onto Gower but not all know about this. If there could be more signage, whether on the pole or on the road itself that would be great.

Thank you! Erin

Re: Review the traffic pattern for vehicular traffic travelling east on Freshwater Road at Stamp’s Lane and Oxen Pond Road

Councillor Galgay received the following email on July 3, 2015 from a constituent regarding the above noted:

Hi Jon, This was the email that was already sent to a Mr. King about the traffic light two years ago. Anything you could do to help would be greatly appreciated. I copied Bernard on this email as well. If you would like to chat more about this please feel free to contact me. Thanks, Geoff Thistle Owner/Operator The Bigs Ultimate Sports Grill 290 Freshwater Road (c) 709-728-1392

Previous email request

Mr. King, We acquired Don cherry’s at 290 Freshwater Road, St. John’s approximately two years ago. We have been noticing a lot of vehicular traffic driving through our parking lot, which we feel is a concern for pedestrian/patron safety in our parking lot. Drivers use our parking lot as a means of getting to Oxen Pond Road when travelling east on Freshwater Road. The reason, of course, is because there is no left turn onto Oxen Pond Road from Freshwater Road when travelling east.

We are asking that the Traffic Division review the traffic pattern for vehicular traffic travelling east on Freshwater Road at Stamp’s Lane and Oxen Pond Road with a view to the following:

• Changing the right lane from “right only to Stamp’s Lane” to “straight through

Freshwater Road and right to Stamp’s Lane”.

• Changing the left land from “straight through to “turning left onto Oxen Pond Road” on a green arrow.

Your review of this situation would be much appreciated. We look forward to hearing from you. Elizabeth Thistle, President Restaurants Unlimited Inc.

AGENDA ITEM – 147 DUCKWORTH STREET - GARDA WORLD – RELOCATE LOADING ZONE

CORRESPONDANCE:

DISCUSSION:

We were contacted by Sylvain Bibeau of GardaWorld on the possibility of relocation their Loading Zone at 147 Duckworth Street. This was based on a recommendation on behalf of their OHS Committee. GardaWorld are willing to pay for the cost of the relocation of the Loading Zone. This will require City staff to remove sign posts/meters etc. This move will not result in the loss of any parking spaces.

RECOMMENDATION:

Relocated the existing Loading Zone to location near their door.

AGENDA ITEM – WATER STREET - GARDA WORLD – RELOCATE LOADING ZONE

CORRESPONDANCE:

DISCUSSION:

We were contacted by Sylvain Bibeau of GardaWorld on the possibility of relocation their Loading Zone at RBC on Water Street. This was based on a recommendation on behalf of their OHS Committee. GardaWorld are willing to pay for the cost of the relocation of the Loading Zone. This will require City staff to remove sign posts/meters etc. This move will result in the loss of one parking meter space.

RECOMMENDATION:

Relocated the existing Loading Zone to location near their door.

AGENDA ITEM – BARNES PLACE – Request for Residential Permit Parking (RPPP)

ISSUE:

Residents would like their current restriction to be changed to Residential permit Parking from 2hr 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri Area 8

CORRESPONDANCE:

Hi Stephen - I’m attaching a scanned and signed application for parking on Barnes Place to be restricted to Area 8 residents exclusively. The application is signed by all the homeowners on Barnes Place. We are hoping that the Council looks favourably on our application - the number of businesses using our laneway as their private parking lot grows every day! And because we have such a narrow laneway, without a proper curb or sidewalks, cars are regularly left in haphazard situations, making the use of the laneway dangerous to residents and their children. Are you able to proceed with the attached petition, or do you need the original signed application? If so, please let me know and I will drop it off tomorrow am. Thanks so much for you help. It is very much appreciated! Cheers Rosemary Rosemary House Rock Island Productions 11 Barnes Place, St. John's NL, Canada, A1C 5G9 709-749-8072 http://www.holdfastmovie.com http://www.rockislandmovies.com

DISCUSSION:

Residents currently have 2hr 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri Area 8 installed on the South Side. They are requesting Residential Permit Parking Area 8 be installed

RECOMMENDATION:

The Traffic Division recommends the restriction of Residential Permit Parking Area 8. All residents have signed the petition.

AGENDA ITEM – CARTERS HILL – REQUEST FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING

CORRESPONDANCE:

DISCUSSION:

Residents on the east Side of Carters Hill are requesting Residential Permit Parking extension to their side of the street. We recently installed a similar restriction to the West Side of Carters Hill. The Yoga studio in the area is providing some parking concerns for the residents. All residents have signed the petition.

AGENDA ITEM – BRIGHTON PLACE/PADDY DOBBIN DRIVE – REQUEST FOR NO PARKING RESTRICTION

ISSUE:

Traffic Division staff spoke with a resident who lives on Brighton Place. He has some concerns with the sight distance leaving Brighton Place due to parked vehicles.

DISCUSSION:

A sight distance check indicated that while the minimum 65 m is met, parked vehicles near the intersection may obstruct visibility somewhat. Typically we do not install parking restrictions as a result of this type of complaint unless there is a parking generator in the area that results in multiple vehicles parking continuously on a street in higher traffic areas. The expectation is that in this situation a resident will have to roll forward slightly until they can see past the one or two vehicles that are typical in a residential area, and that a parking restriction is not necessary.

The resident suggested that there may be a business in one of the residences near the intersection that may be causing vehicles to frequently park in this area. If that is the case it should be forwarded to the Building Department for further investigation.

RECOMMENDATION: STATUS QUO

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the installation of Residential Permit Parking for the residents of Civic # 100 - 104

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AGENDA ITEM – EAST WHITE HILLS ROAD – REQUEST FOR NO PARKING

CORRESPONDANCE:

Traffic Division Staff spoke with Mr. Osborne who is the General Manager at Central Laundry. He was acting on a request from his OHS Committee on the limited site distance when leaving the Central Laundry parking lot; some staff was having difficulty exiting the lot onto East White Hills Road.

DISCUSSION:

The Traffic Division conducted a site distance check at the site and the 85m preferred site distance was not meet.

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the installation of No Parking Anytime 20 meters to the South and North of the entrance.

AGENDA ITEM – PASTURELAND ROAD – REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION

CORRESPONDANCE:

Mr. Taylor called with concerns of not being able to reach his business on Pastureland Road. He states vehicles are parked on both sides of the road obstructing traffic flow. He also said that Emergency Services would have difficulty reaching the Scout Camp and businesses in the area as well.

DISCUSSION:

The area in question is congested with vehicles using the area as a shuttle point for Bull Arm and Long Harbour. There are businesses and the Scout Camp operating off Pastureland Road, they should have access to their properties.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Traffic Division install a No Parking Anytime restriction on the entrance to Pastureland Road.

AGENDA ITEM –KENNEDY ROAD– REQUEST FOR PARKING RESTRICTION

CORRESPONDANCE:

From: Bruce Tilley/CSJ To: Dawn Corner/CSJ@CSJ Date: 2015/06/11 03:56 PM Subject: Parking in the cul-de-sac Sent by: Stacey Fallon I had a call from Ed Sweeney of Kennedy Road. We had the same problem continue. People are parking in the bulb or cul-de-sac, whatever you want to call it. My guess is that it is visitors to the apartment building there. Could you have this checked out. The phone number is 364-4881. All we need there is a No Parking Sign installed. Thanks, Bruce Tilley DISCUSSION:

The area in question was visited on a couple of occasions by staff. A few cars were observed parked in the area. There may be a bigger issue in the evening with the proximity of the apartment building. There is potential for issues with Emergency Services and City Equipment trying to turn around in the area.

RECOMMENDATION:

To install a No Parking Anytime restriction at the end of Kennedy Road.

Speeding in Quidi Vidi Village Please see attached email string regarding the above.

From: "Dennis O'Keefe" <DOKeefe@stjohns.ca> Date: July 13, 2015 at 7:54:12 PM NDT To: "scott@orinn.ca" <scott@orinn.ca> Cc: "Jonathan Galgay" <jgalgay@stjohns.ca> Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Fw: [Fwd: Speeding in Quidi Vidi Village]]

Scott Thanks for your email and concerns. I am sure Councillor Galgay has referred this to Police and Traffic for their evaluation. Regards Dennis Sent from my iPad > On Jul 13, 2015, at 6:45 PM, scott@orinn.ca wrote: > > Hello Mr. Galgay, > > So, I notice that the electronic speed limit signs have now been taken > down from there places within Quidi Vidi Village. Does this mean that the > city has concluded it's traffic calming study? If so, has the city > received the data needed to proceed with some action? Will this > information be made available to the public? I, for one, am very curious > as to what information has been collected and what results will come from > it. > > The speeding has not decreased one bit! If anything, it seems to be > getting progressively worse. Those electronic signs were too far down in > the village to have any real effect, I believe. The only way to control > speeding would be to install speed bumps. I notice speed bumps throughout > the city. In areas that seem to need them less than the Village does. That > road (Topsail?) going up from Water St. to Topsail Rd. comes to mind. > There is someting like 5 to 6 speed bumps on that one stretch of road. I'm > sure those residents appreciate the traffic calming in their > neighbourhood. I'm equally sure that the residents of the Village would > appreciate the same service from the city.

> > Where do we go from here? Do I need to circulate a petition? Would that > satisfy the city? Regardless, nothing has changed down here! There are > walking trails connecting the lake and hundreds of people cross the street > at the bottom of Regement Rd. What is it going to take? Someone getting > mowed down by one of the multitude of various vehicles speeding through > here? Those being City of St. John's vehicles, garbage trucks, police > vehicles, Canada Post vehicles, etc., etc., etc. It seems very logical to > have a combination of a crosswalk/speedbump at that spot. It is absolutely > ridiculous that the city would promote The Village and the walking trail > around the lake while at the same time doing nothing to prevent this > dangerous situation. I'm sure you are aware of the amount of pedestrian > traffic down here. The lack of speed control absolutely boggles the mind! > > You attended the last meeting on the Village, as did I. You probably heard > the lady (president of the Quidi Vidi Village Foundation) voice this exact > same issue. Like me, she too has offered you to drop down for a cuppa and > witness this for yourself. I'm pretty sure you need not to as I am > confident that you are aware of the issues! Given your current > "popularity" in the village, having you advocate on our behalf and give us > the speed bumps that we need could only soften the tense relationship > between the city, and you in particular, and the residents of Quidi Vidi > Village. > > I am sending this to your legit email this time (lol) and I do look > forward to your reply. > > With sincerest regards, > > Scott Ring

Parking on Riverview Avenue Please see email string noted below. From: Bernard Davis/CSJ To: Dawn Corner/CSJ@csj Cc: Don Brennan/CSJ@csj, Paul Mackey/CSJ@csj Date: 2015/07/12 03:58 PM Subject: Fwd: From Dr Walley re parking on Riverview Avenue Dawn, I think we can do something about this problem on his street. Can you please let me know if we can install a no parking restriction on one side of his street. Thank you very much. Bernie Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message:

From: "Robert Walley" <executivedirector@matercare.org> Date: July 12, 2015 at 1:40:34 PM NDT To: "Bernard Davis" <bdavis@stjohns.ca> Subject: From Dr Walley re parking on Roverview Avenue

Dear Mr Davis; Last year I drew your attention, at a Sunday mass, to the parking on Riverview, when an event occurs in the park and people park on both sides of the road.. I warned that there could be a danger to the residents when access of emergency vehicles is obstructed. Two days later Noel Hutton's house caught on fire, fortunately there was no event in the park and the fire trucks were able to get through, However, there has been an event today and the avenue was just about negotiable by cars but certainly not by emergency vehicles. It is ridiculous that parking is only allowed on one side of Rennies Mill Road but no restriction are applied to Riverview. I am asking that this matter be brought to the parking committee's attention and a solution applied before the next major events. I am not being mean and have suggested that sensible parking be allowed at the end of the street. Thanks very much Sincerely Dr Rob Walley

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Riverview AvenueRequest for Parking Restriction

AGENDA ITEM:

DUCKWORTH STREET AT MCBRIDES HILL

ISSUE:

REQUEST FOR A CROSSWALK ON DUCKWORTH STREET AT THE NEW PARKING GARAGE.

DISCUSSION:

The Traffic Division received a request for a crosswalk on Duckworth Street at the new parking garage. A traffic study revealed that there are a number of pedestrians crossing Duckworth Street in this area, and as a result some sort of treatment is warranted. However, the location is in close proximity to an existing crosswalk on Duckworth Street at Church Hill, the safety of pedestrians at both crosswalks could be impeded if appropriate treatments are not implemented.

RECOMMENDATION: FURTHER DISCUSSION AND STUDY REQUIRED.

Traffic Calming at Hamilton Avenue/Leslie Street

Please see attached email string noted below.

From: Art Puddister/CSJ To: Dawn Corner/CSJ@csj Date: 2015/07/13 08:07 PM Subject: Fwd: Traffic calming Hamilton Ave /Leslie Street Please add to the agenda for this week, Art Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message:

From: "Dennis O'Keefe" <DOKeefe@stjohns.ca> Date: July 6, 2015 at 9:50:38 PM NDT To: "Art Puddister" <apuddister@stjohns.ca> Subject: Fwd: Traffic calming Hamilton Ave /Leslie Street Art Can you please put this on the agenda for P and T to have another look at what might be done here. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message:

From: cmpower@bellaliant.net Date: July 2, 2015 at 11:16:22 AM NDT To: dokeefe@stjohns.ca Subject: Traffic calming Hamilton Ave /Leslie Street Mayor O'Keefe, I am contacting you today as a last resort before rallying support from local residents of Leslie Street and Hamilton Avenue. I have contacted our Councillor, Jonathon Galgay, about traffic issues on Leslie and Hamilton on a number of occasions with no results. I live on the corner of Leslie Street and Hamilton Avenue. To say that traffic is hectic at this intersection would be a grave understatement. The sight line if you are turning left onto Hamilton from Leslie is non-existent

at times due to parked cars on Hamilton Avenue. To add to the problem, traffic on Hamilton is often travelling at highway speeds. I was told by the traffic division last year that the issue was studied and it was not being revisited. I am afraid that is not a solution to the problem. I have spoken with neighbours who are just as frustrated as I am about not being able to safely get in or out of their driveways because of speeding vehicles. Pedestrians can't cross the street safely without having to scurry to avoid a speeding car. Every five minutes we are listening to tires screeching and horns blowing at traffic exiting Leslie Street onto Hamilton Ave. Old Topsail Rd has a speed bump every 50 feet. I understand that Hamilton is considered an arterial road but it is also a residential area. An area where the city is investing a lot of money in Victoria Park and private investors are building executive condos. As I said I am contacting you because my previous attempts to have this issue resolved through our councillor and the traffic division have failed. There are families living in this area with small children. Why is their safety less important than those living on Highland Drive and Old Topsail Road? I ask that you review this issue again and come to some form of solution that will protect residents of this neighbourhood. If you would like to discuss this I would be happy to do so. You can contact me at anytime at 691_5721. Regards, Connie Power

Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network.