Discussion:
The following is an overview of adjusted timelines to the University Avenue and Victoria Avenue Environmental Assessment (EA) and the University Avenue West and Wyandotte Avenue West Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to reflect the delays due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
University Avenue and Victoria Avenue EA
- PIC (online): Last week of August – First week of September
- ESR preparation and submission to City for approval before filing – End of October
- Filing of ESR – Mid November
University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West CIP
The anticipated completion date for the University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West CIP (November 2020) has not changed. Staff anticipate this date will be maintained, however staff have not been able to carry out public and stakeholder consultation due to the Pandemic. As the Pandemic evolves, staff will either hold public consultation when it's safe to do so, or staff will decide to carry out online public and stakeholder consultation.
- Background Report to Council - September 2020 o Current conditions (Land use, current policy and zoning framework, demographic review and commercial activity review)
- Visioning and SWOT Analysis
- Identification of issues and barriers
- Stormwater and sanitary servicing
- Transportation and connectivity
- Community Consultation – Staff will monitor the restrictions on gatherings and determine if in person public consultation is permitted. If public gatherings are not permitted, staff will undertake online consultations before November 2020
- Draft Community Improvement Plan, Draft Official Plan Amendment and Draft Zoning By-law Amendment – November 2020
Risk Analysis:
There is low risk associated with the subject report as it only provides requested information to Council.
Financial Matters:
This report does not contain any financial matters.
Consultations:
N/A
Conclusion:
This report is provided for information only as requested by Council. Staff recommend that Council receive the report for information.