Minutes
Environment, Transportation & Public Safety Standing Committee
Wednesday, November 25, 2020

8. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

8.1. Response to CQ 1-2020 – Facilitating the Transition to Electric Vehicles - City Wide

Moved by: Councillor McKenzie

Seconded by: Councillor Francis

Decision Number: ETPS 795

THAT the report of the Executive Initiatives Coordinator dated October 21, 2020 entitled “Response to CQ 1-2020 – Facilitating the Transition to Electric Vehicles- City Wide” BE RECEIVED .

Carried.

Report Number: S 147/2020

Clerk’s File: SW/13715

8.3. Response to CQ9-2019 Practices and Procedures for Sidewalk Repairs - City Wide

Councillor Kaschak commends administration for providing a thorough report.

Moved by: Councillor Kaschak

Seconded by: Councillor Costante

Decision Number: ETPS 797

THAT the report of the Engine er I, dated November 6, 2020, entitled “Response to CQ9 -2019 Practices and Procedures for Sidewalk Repairs – City Wide” BE RECEIVED by Council for information.

Carried.

Report Number: S 161/2020

Clerk’s File: SW2020

9. TRANSIT BOARD ITEMS

9.1. Designation of Transit as an Essential Service - City Wide

Councillor McKenzie commends administration for a thorough report. Councillor McKenzie inquires as to the framework and the types of services that are deemed essential in the Emergency Management Framework. Ms. Askin Hager indicates that the plan identifies specific services which are prioritized as always essential, such as Police Service, Fire Service and clean drinking water. Ms. Askin Hager indicates that what can be delivered depends on the context of the emergency and priorities can change. Ms. Askin Hager adds that she urges caution as these services may conflict with current Occupational Health and Safety guidelines that are in place.