Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee

Committee Recommendation: THAT the metal lights, frame and metal awning, and frame and metal sign be permitted to encroach onto the Downie and Brunswick Street road allowances; THAT the annual fee of $897.34 adjusted yearly by the CPI, be added to the property tax bill for 69 Downie Street; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law authorizing the encroachment at 69 Downie Street.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the walkway be permitted to encroach onto the West Gore Street road allowance; THAT an annual fee of $50.00 adjusted yearly by the CPI, be added to the property tax bill for 14 West Gore Street for the encroachment agreement; THAT the fence, retaining wall and garden be removed and returned to grass at the cost of the owner within one year of the date of approval by Council; AND THAT the City Clerk be directed to prepare a by-law authorizing the encroachment at 14 West Gore Street. Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee Minutes 4 November 10, 2025 Committee Discussion: Members of the Committee and staff held a discussion regarding the motion. Highlights of the discussion included:  a member noting they are not in support of the motion and would prefer that the fence, retaining wall and garden be permitted to encroach rather than having the homeowner remove them;  the Director of Infrastructure Services noted that staff are hesitant to permit retaining wall structures near to the sidewalk as it impacts snow clearing operations;  retaining walls causing extensive damage to sidewalk snowplows as well as injury to the driver which represents a significant safety and financial risk to the Corporation; and  the Director of Building and Planning Services noted that from a by-law enforcement perspective, the structures would be deemed to be in compliance should the encroachment be approved. The Chair called the question on the motion.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Annual Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions – 2024” (ITS25-022), be received for information.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the request for a Noise Control By-law exemption from the provisions outlined below for the Lights On Stratford event by Destination Stratford and taking place every Thursday through Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. starting December 12, 2025, to January 18, 2026, be approved:  Unreasonable Noise [Schedule 1, Clause 8];  The operation of loudspeakers and amplification of sound [Schedule 2, Clause 2]; Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee Minutes 6 November 10, 2025  Loading and unloading [Schedule 2, Clause 4].

Committee Decision: THAT the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee meeting adjourn.