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Physical Environment Committee Agenda
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of January 6 , 2015 to be held in the
Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
1)
DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND GENERAL NATURE THEREOF
- now or anytime during the meeting
2)
REGISTRATION OF PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK - with the secretary
3)
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES AND PAGERS
4)
If there is an addendum, in accordance with Section 15.2.4 (of Striking Report) does the
Committee wish to approve this addendum?
The following items are for information only and will not be discussed unless the Committee
chooses to do so. The Chair will entertain a motion to receive and file for those items not pulled
out for discussion.
126032
Received from
Addressed to
Date
Topic
Lisa Garrett
Duncan Rogers, Clerk
December 15th, 2014
Fluoride
SUMMARY
Resident is asking if the Town will remove fluoride from the water supply and if
discussions will continue concerning fluoride.
COMMENT
This topic has already been discussed extensively in the committees with various
experts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and File.
COMMITTEE DECISION
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126033
Received from
Addressed to
Date
Topic
Dave Young, Director of Public Works
Physical Environment Committee
December 16th, 2014
New Audible Traffic Signals
SUMMARY
The attached memo to the BIA describe how the newly installed audible traffic signals
work.
COMMENT
For Council’s Information
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and File.
COMMITTEE DECISION
TO BE DISCUSSED
126002
Received from
Addressed to
Date
Topic
Phil Hogan, Treasurer
Policy Review Committee
December 1st, 2014
2015 Budget
SUMMARY
Staff have been compiling the 2015 Budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
THAT the Treasurer present the 3rd draft of the 2015 Budget.
COMMITTEE DECISION
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126034
Received from
Addressed to
Date
Topic
Paul Knowles, Chief Administrative Officer
Physical Environment Committee
December 8th, 2014
Industrial Avenue Pumping Station
SUMMARY
Earlier (Communication 125334), the Town agreed to enter into a Cost Sharing Agreement
with Volundur Thorbjornsson for the design of a new Pumping Station to replace the
Industrial Avenue Pumping Station. The following proposals have been received for this
work:
COMPANY
DESIGN SERVICES
McIntosh Perry
Ainley
Novatech
$91,789
$107,776
$95,538
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
THAT staff engage McIntosh Perry for engineering services related to rehabilitation of the
Industrial Avenue Pumping Station. Work will not begin until March 1st, 2015 after a decision
is announced on the Town’s grant application.
COMMITTEE DECISION
126035
Received from
Addressed to
Date
Topic
Dave Young, Director of Public Works
Physical Environment Committee
December 22nd, 2014
OCWA Operating Agreement Amendment
SUMMARY
OCWA has provided an amendment to the existing Operation Agreement that includes the
recently acquired Highgate Pumping Station. They have estimated that this facility will add
approximately $12,000 annually to operational costs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
THAT Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the Operating
Agreement Amendment that includes the Highgate Pumping Station.
COMMITTEE DECISION
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126036
Received from Christopher Bourne, Vice-Principal, Intermediate, Carleton Place High
School
Addressed to Dave Young, Director of Public Works
Date
December 11th, 2014
Topic
Crosswalk Request
SUMMARY
High School Administration are requesting the installation of a crosswalk on the west side of
the Lake Avenue/Mississippi Road intersection to allow students to use the sidewalk up to
the track and sports field.
COMMENT
The background on this request is that currently students are crossing Lake Avenue W at
various locations and school staff feel that by having a crosswalk at Lake Avenue W and
Mississippi Road students can be directed to this location.
Staff are concerned that by simply painting out a crosswalk on the road does not necessarily
create a safer environment and in fact can lead to right-of-way confusion.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
THAT staff discuss matter further with school administration to determine if there are better
alternatives than an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing.
COMMITTEE DECISION
126037
Received from
Addressed to
Date
Topic
Dave Young, Director of Public Works
Physical Environment Committee
December 22nd, 2014
Bare Root Tree Program
SUMMARY
For the past number of years, the Town has provided subsidized trees to the Public. The
distribution of the trees has included an information session that has been provided by the
Urban Forest/River Corridor Committee. Information provided has been proper planting
techniques, recommended locations and continuing maintenance practices.
Staff have obtained quotation for 75 bare root trees which include Sugar Maple, Red Oak,
Hackberry, Mountain Ash, Flowering Crab and MacIntosh Apple. Bids provided by Reid`s
Garden and Carleton Place Nursery were:
Reid`s Garden
Carleton Place Nursery
$3,470.00
$3,382.50
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
THAT staff continue with the Bare Root Subsidized Program and council hereby authorizes
staff to issue a Purchase Order to Carleton Place Nursery for the purchase of 75 Bare Root
Trees for the bid price of $3,382.50.
COMMITTEE DECISION
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126038
Received from
Addressed to
Date
Topic
Dave Young, Director of Public Works
Physical Environment Committee
December 22nd, 2014
Hydro System Upgrades in Carleton Place
SUMMARY
Public Works staff have had several meetings with Hydro One staff as part of the design
process relating to significant system upgrades in Carleton Place. The area that has been
the focus of discussion has been Joseph Street, High Street and Riverside Park.
Some of the key components of this work include removal of all overhead wiring in Riverside
Park, installation of a underground plant in Centennial Park, trimming and/or removal of trees
on private property on Joseph Street and High Street.
COMMENT
Staff continue to present municipal position of issues such as impact on municipal
infrastructure, minimizing impact on tree population and future planning for the Town. Also,
staff will be developing an RFP to hire a consultant to develop a lighting plan for Riverside
Park.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
THAT staff continue to provide ongoing updates of the planned Hydro upgrades in Carleton
Place and the impacts for the Town.
COMMITTEE DECISION
MEMO TO BIA
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
CC:
CATHIE MCCORMOND
DAVE YOUNG, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
AUDIBLE CROSSWALKS
DECEMBER 15, 2014
DUNCAN ROGERS, TOWN CLERK
In 2011 the Province of Ontario passed the Integrated Accessibility Standards
Regulation (Ontario Regulation 191/11). This regulation includes accessibility
standards for Information and Communications, Employment, Transportation and the
Design of Outdoor Public Spaces. These important standards are designed to create a
barrier-free and accessible Ontario by 2025.
The Town of Carleton Place has recently installed audible signals at the four
signalized crosswalks located at Emily & Bridge Street, Lake Avenue & Bridge Street,
Moore Street & Lansdowne Ave. and Franktown Road & Coleman Street. The
installation of audible crosswalks were requested by Corey Earle of People First to
improve accessibility for the visually impaired at Town owned signalized crosswalks.
Understanding we would need to comply with provincial legislation in the future,
Council approved the requested for audible signals in June 2014.
How do the crosswalks work? This type of push button emits what is called a
locator sound at regular intervals for visually impaired people to find or locate these push
buttons. Once the buttons are pressed an audible signal which is different than the locator
sound will begin on the next "walk" signal. The tone also varies depending if it is an
east-west or north-south crossing. The "cuckoo" sound for north-south and "melody"
sound for east-west. The Town of Carleton Place have set our audible signals to current
sounds and tones used in Ontario.
We understand the new sounds will take some time for residents to get use to and
request everyone’s patience and understanding during this time. Should anyone have any
questions about the Town’s Accessibility Plan, they can contact the Town Hall.

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