REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: October 21, 2015 Report No. CSS-15-019
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Blair McDonald, Director, Community Safety Services
SUBJECT:
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Boulevard Maintenance Bylaw, 2015, No. 2860.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council gives first, second and third readings to the Boulevard Maintenance Bylaw, 2015, No. 2860.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Council Policy E&PW-02 Guide to Boulevard Modifications
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2014, No. 2839, as amended
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
This Bylaw does not directly relate to Council's Strategic Plan.
BACKGROUND:
In January of 2015, Council approved Council Policy E&PW-02 Guide to Boulevard Modifications, which provides for Boulevard Alteration Permits to enable residents of the Township to be able to modify the boulevard at their residence in a way that would not compromise safety and allow access where necessary to municipal works within the boulevard. Due to complaints about some properties, it was apparent that a mechanism to enforce the intention behind the Boulevard Alteration Permit was required. At the October 13th, 2015 Committee of the Whole, the Boulevard Maintenance Bylaw was introduced and staff were directed to prepare a report for Council.
ISSUES:
1. Rationale for Selected Option
In response to numerous requests and complaints, Engineering and Public Works created a process to allow permitting for landscaping other than grass on boulevards. After the implementation of this process, it became clear that an enforcement mechanism was required to aid in ensuring uniform application of the policy. With input from Parks and Recreation, Engineering and Public Works and Community Safety Services, this Bylaw was created. It is believed by staff, that with prudent application, this Bylaw will aid in attaining the goals of the Boulevard Modifications Policy.
2. Organizational Implication...
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