Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee

Committee Decision: THAT Frances Anderson be heard.

Committee Decision: THAT the installation of angled parking on Hamilton Street be

Committee Recommendation: THAT this report titled, “Hamilton Street New Street Parking Options” (ITS26-016), be received for information. Committee Discussion: Members of the Committee and staff discussed the potential parking options with staff noting:  angled parking will only provide one more parking space compared to lay-by option;  a review by staff being required to confirm if additional parking could be added on the west side of William Street; and  there being a need to consider the Heritage Designation of the property when looking at potential parking arrangements. The Chair called the question on the motion.

Committee Recommendation: THAT Council direct Staff to continue the future evaluation of the Erie Street Parking Lot as two distinct redevelopment parcels, as outlined in the body of the report ITS26-013; AND THAT Council direct Staff to identify the necessary resources required to advance redevelopment as part of the 2027 budget deliberations. Committee Discussion: Members of the Committee and staff discussed the report. Highlights of the discussion included:  staff confirming that parking would remain available in the upper portion of the lot during construction of the parking structure in the lower portion;  once completed, the parking structure would provide approximately the same parking capacity as the previous two surface lots; and  the proposal to assist with parking needs at the Grand Trunk site being developed. The Chair called the question on the motion.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the updates related to New Development and Residential Areas Parking Strategies be received; THAT staff be directed to prepare a follow-up report and amendments to the Traffic and Parking By-law to permit overnight parking from May 1 to October 31; THAT staff be directed to proceed with the necessary contract scope changes to support after-hours enforcement through the existing enforcement contract and that the required enhancements be reflected in the 2027 budget request; AND THAT staff be directed to investigate the implementation of an Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system for parking enforcement. Committee Discussion: Members of the Committee and staff discussed the report. Highlights of the discussion included: Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee Minutes 6 July 13, 2026  confirmation that the washrooms in the park system began operating on May 1st;  allowing overnight parking, including in the downtown core, having safety benefits especially for those who choose to not drive after drinking; and  there being potential benefits to allowing overnight parking beginning April 1st. The Chair called the question on the motion.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Stratford Landfill Public Input Invite June 2026” (ITS26-012), be received for information.

Committee Recommendation: THAT three (3) regular parking spots be converted into two (2) Type A accessible (or one (1) Type A and one (1) Type B if necessary) parking spots with an access aisle in between on Lakeside Drive at the base of Queen Street (east side); THAT the cost of the project be funded from the Engineering Budget under G-931-6305-4050, Accessibility Improvements; AND THAT the Clerk be directed to prepare an amendment to Schedule 21, of the Traffic and Parking By-law 159-2008, as amended, to include the two new accessible parking spaces on Lakeside Drive.

THAT the installation of a sidewalk segment with built in rest area on Veteran’s Drive be approved; AND THAT the cost of the project be funded from the Accessibility Improvements and other related Engineering budgets. Committee Discussion: Members of the Committee discussed the motion. A member noted they would prefer the accessible viewing platform as requested by the Accessibility Advisory Committee and that the accessible viewing platform would allow individuals to participate in events occurring in the bandshell. The motion was

THAT the request from the Accessibility Advisory Committee to install an accessible viewing platform on Veteran’s Drive be

Committee Decision: THAT the installation of a sidewalk segment with built in rest area on Veteran’s Drive be

Committee Recommendation: THAT staff be approved to undertake an assessment regarding the feasibility of a pedestrian crossover at the Huron Street Bridge up to an amount of $10,000.00 to be funded from the Public Works Reserve Fund R- R11-PWCA.

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