Q: What is spring cleanup?

A: Spring cleanup for public works usually comprises of 2 parts Road Sweeping and Boulevard Sweeping. Spring clean-up activities involve removing the build-up of street debris that collects during the winter months.

Q: How long does spring cleanup take?

A: Spring cleanup can take four to five weeks depending on weather conditions.

Street sweeping - starts when the roads are clear of snow and the overnight temperatures remain above freezing.

All streets should be cleaned in the 4-5 week period. Sweeping on regional (P1) streets usually takes place at night, while daytime sweeping focuses on collector (P2) and residential (P3) streets.

Boulevards – Sweeping boulevards begins when there are no frozen or wet boulevard surfaces or approximately a week or two after street sweeping begins.

Clean-up of boulevards in residential areas is limited to areas with excessive sand (2 full wheel barrows or more). This is frequently seen on corners where snow from the street has been deposited.

If your boulevard has an unusually large amount of debris call 311 to request an inspection.

Q: Does the city sweep back lanes?

A: Paved back lanes are swept once a year. The program begins after streets are swept in spring.

Q: Do I need a permit to have a block Party?

All Block Parties require street closure permits. Streets cannot be closed partially; the closure must be the full width of the street and between intersections.

Q: How do I apply for a Permit?

Applications must be received 7 days in advance of the event and accompanied by a 70% majority petition of all affected property owners.

A General Liability insurance policy in the amount of $2,000,000.00 is required, adding the City of Winnipeg as an additional named insured. Usually, homeowners come onto the City's rider for a fee (currently $133.00). This insurance has a $2,500.00 deductible per incident, to be borne by the applicant and does not cover carnival rides, fireworks or the sale of liquor.

Q: Who picks up and delivers the barricades?

Barricades required must be picked up by applicant and a deposit left with our Department. The deposit is refunded when barricades are returned by applicant.

Q: How do I contact permits for more info?

For more information, please call 204-986-6006.

http://winnipeg.ca/publicworks/Services/PermitService.asp#block

Q: Can I get assistance to cover the cost of the permit?

Our office supports Block Parties as an excellent means of community building therefore our office will cover the cost of the permit.

This community grant that can be applied for to pay for permits but you need to apply through our office at least one month ahead of the event.

Grants are awarded on a first come first serve basis.

The questions below were asked by residents and the responses are from the Department.

These non-answers cloud the ability to ensure the best route is chosen and are needed to answered before a route is chosen.

Parker Rapid Transit Questions and Replies

Through traffic

Q: How will traffic going to and from the Rapid Transit line access the line from Pembina and Waverley?

Although Functional Design and service planning for Stage 2 of the Southwest Transitway has not yet been completed, access to the Corridor could potentially occur at Pembina and Jubilee, at Hurst/Beaumont, at McGillivray, at Bishop Grandin, at Markham, and/or at Bison.

Protecting Green Space

Q: Will the line go through forest or the line of trees that run along Parker?

A: The impact of Stage 2 of the Transitway on the tree areas along Parker will be better understood with the completion of the Functional Design Study in approximately 12 months’ time.

Noise

Q: What type of noise can the neighbourhood expect and what measures are been recommended to minimize any noise?

A: One can get a very good sense of the noise associated with the Transitway by standing on the AT path alongside of Stage 1 of the Southwest Transitway. Many people find that the operation of buses along the Corridor is surprising quiet, and in fact, very few noise complaints have been received since operation of Stage 1 began in April.

Active Transportation

Q: Will there be an active transportation path built with the Rapid Transit Line?

A: Although details around the development of AT facilities will be better defined during Functional Design, the intent is to support Stage 2 of the Transitway with AT improvements.

Dog Park

Q: Will the Rapid Transit line impact the Brenda Leipsic Dog Park?

A: As with the Green Space questions, the impact of Stage 2 of the Transitway on the area will be better understood with the completion of the Functional Design Study in approximately 12 months’ time.

Safety

Q: Are there any safety concerns associated with having rapid transportation run alongside an existing neighbourhood?

A: Similar to Stage 1, construction of the corridor will be sited near to existing and proposed residential developments in an effort to maximize the value of the service. Although construction of the Transitway presents risks similar to any other roadway, it is important to note that transit vehicles utilizing the corridor will be operated by professional drivers.

Potential Expropriation

Q: Are homes going to be expropriated?

A: The potential for some expropriation of properties does exist. The details of these expropriations will be better understood following Functional Design.

Residential Access to the Neighbourhood

Q: Are any of the present road access points into the neighbourhood going to be closed off?

A: The potential for the closure, or relocation, of some road access points does exist, particularly with Hurst Way. Again, the details surrounding this issue will be better understood following Functional Design.

As for the posting of the findings of the Stage 2 Southwest Transitway Alignment Study – we expect to have the report (and the maps in the report) posted to our website shortly.

For more information on the project go to:

http://winnipegtransit.com/en/inside-transit/futuredevelopment/

The City has removed the majority of the stumps after the first big snowfall in 2012, but some were missed due to the extensive piling of snow along the sidewalk.

The Department has indicated that finishing the job is a priority once the snow disappears in 2013.

This is part of a longer process in designing an Academy Rd. streetscape that represents the neighbourhood, is full of people walking and enjoying the many offering along the street and is a show piece to proud of.

I have been asked to respond to a resident’s questions regarding my opinion related to the rezoning process that is being considered for McGillivray Village - the site located between the MTS building on Waverley St. and Tangle Ridge Crs. off McGillivray Blvd - and specific concerns raised about:

- public access,

- traffic barrier on Falcon Ridge,

- and commercial zoning designation

The first question asked was how to ensure Inlett’s proposal, presented at the open house, to close public access onto Powder Ridge and that road access to Falcon Ridge will have a knock down barrier that restricts the traffic to emergency vehicles only, does happen.

This issue will be considered at the public hearing after input from various City of Winnipeg Departments and from the community.

A requirement to have the design plans come back to the City Centre Committee before building starts ensures that what is approved at the public hearing happens.

The amount of available parking was raised and possible alternatives can be presented at the public hearing however it is advised to contact the developer prior to the public meeting with suggestions.

In reply to the question related to what type of zoning designation will reply, the Planning Department informed me that zoning will be predetermined and advertised based upon the density and land uses that are proposed.

The question of what kind of businesses can occupy the commercial space, based on zoning, is determined at the public hearing however limiting commercial uses is possible through the public hearing.

It is important that the neighbourhood engages in the public hearing process to let me know if they support or do not support the project and why. The best infill projects come from the neighbourhood and the developer working together.

The date of the public hearing will be posted but has yet to be determined. We will let the neighbourhood know when the meeting is scheduled.

Let me know if you have any concerns or questions as I can discuss the project freely until a formal application is made. Afterwards, all information I receive and comments on development projects must be done publically therefore my ability to comment is limited to process questions only.

There is a service, provided at no additional cost to you, that has collectors walking up to your home, empty and return any recycling and garbage containers.

for more additional information go to:

http://winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/garbage/walk-upService.stm

Q: Through traffic: How will traffic going to and from the Rapid Transit line access the line from Pembina and Waverley?

A: Functional Design and service planning for Stage 2 of the Southwest Transitway has not yet been completed but options to minimize any impact on the neighbourhood will be of great importance.

Q: Protecting Green Space: Will the line go through forest or the line of trees that run along Parker?

A: The impact of Stage 2 of the Transitway on the tree areas along Parker will be better understood with the completion of the Functional Design Study for late 2013 or early 2014. Retaining the value of the green space remains a high priority.

Q: Noise: What type of noise can the neighbourhood expect and what measures are been recommended to minimize any noise?

A: One can get a very good sense of the noise associated with the Transitway by standing on the AT path alongside of Stage 1 of the Southwest Transitway.

Q: Active Transportation: Will there be an active transportation path built with the Rapid Transit Line?

A: Although details around the development of AT facilities will be better defined during Functional Design, the intent is to support Stage 2 of the Transitway with AT improvements.

Q: Dog Park: Will the Rapid Transit line impact the Brenda Leipsic Dog Park?

A: As with the Green Space questions, the impact of Stage 2 of the Transitway on the area will be better understood with the completion of the Functional Design Study in approximately 12 months’ time.

The retention of Leipsic Dog park, as with retention of green space, remains a priority.

Q: Safety: Are there any safety concerns associated with having rapid transportation run alongside an existing neighbourhood?

A: Similar to Stage 1, construction of the corridor will be sited near to existing and proposed residential developments in an effort to maximize the value of the service. Although construction of the Transitway presents risks similar to any other roadway, it is important to note that transit vehicles utilizing the corridor will be operated by professional drivers.

Q: Potential Expropriation: Are homes going to be expropriated?

A: The potential for some expropriation of properties does exist. The details of these expropriations will be better understood following Functional Design.

Q: Residential Access to the Neighbourhood: Are any of the present road access points into the neighbourhood going to be closed off?

A: The potential for the closure, or relocation, of some road access points does exist, particularly with Hurst Way. Again, the details surrounding this issue will be better understood following Functional Design.

Many requests received for additional stop signs are related to concerns of speeding.

Studies show that stop signs only influence motorists to slow down within approximately 30 metres before and after the stop sign and that speeds actually increase at mid-block locations to the original speeds and often higher as drivers attempt to make up for lost time.

All-way stop control does not reduce traffic volumes. Before and after studies show that stop signs have little or no impact on vehicular volume.

Unwarranted stop signs result in unacceptable levels of stop sign non-compliance and breeds disrespect for all traffic signs.

Stop sign compliance studies show that when all-way stop control was installed but not warranted, an average of 68% to 95% of the motorists approaching the intersection do not come to a complete stop. In general, if people see no reason for the stop sign, they disrespect the sign.

Excessive unwarranted stop sign usage breeds disrespect for all traffic signs. Inappropriate signs become part of the landscape and their effectiveness is reduced.

All-way stop control does not always increase safety or reduce collisions at an intersection. Disregard and disrespect of stop signs by the motorist may decrease safety.

Pedestrians may be lured into a false sense of security by the presence of a stop sign by assuming that motorists will stop.

Young children who are raised to believe that people obey laws are the most vulnerable victims.

Other motorists may also assume a motorist will stop because of the presence of the sign and enter the intersection when it is not safe to do so, thus resulting in the potential for a collision.

All-way stop control may reduce the number of right-angle and left with opposing through collisions. However, there is a potential increase in the number of rear-end and fixed object collisions, especially if there is a high volume of traffic being required to stop unnecessarily.

Unwarranted stop signs result in an increase of noise and air pollution and fuel consumption. Residents living nearest the intersection experience an increase in traffic noise resulting from vehicles stopping and accelerating (tire noise and engine noise). Stopping and accelerating also increases environmental emissions and fuel consumption.

The purpose of all-way stop control (3-way or 4-way) is to assign right-of-way to traffic approaching an intersection. Stop signs should only be used where an engineering analysis indicates the usage of stop signs is warranted. The following aspects are considered:

• Traffic Volume – All-way stop control may be recommended where there are large traffic volumes (vehicles and pedestrians) approaching the intersection from all directions and the volume of traffic approaching from each street is close to being equal.

• Collision History – All-way stop control may be recommended where there is a high incidence of right angle and/or left with opposing through collisions.

Wednesday, January 9, 12:15 p.m. -

A special meeting of Council was called to table the following budgets:

1. 2013 Preliminary Capital Budget and 2014 to 2018 Five-Year Forecast

2. 2013 – 2015 Preliminary Operating Budget

Friday, January 11, 9:00 a.m. (delegations permitted) -

Standing Policy Committee on Infrastructure Renewal and Public Works

Monday, January 14, 9:00 a.m. –

Councillor Orlikow will post on www.orlikow.ca of his review of the neighbourhood and City impact of the 2013 Preliminary Capital Budget and 2014 to 2018 Five-Year Forecast and the 2013 – 2015 Preliminary Operating Budget and requesting your feedback.

posted at: http://www.orlikow.ca/issues/view/?iid=99

Monday, January 14, 9:00 a.m. (delegations permitted) –

Standing Policy Committee on Protection and Community Services

Tuesday, January 15, 9:00 a.m. (delegations permitted) -

Standing Policy Committee on Property and Development

Wednesday, January 16, 9:00 a.m. (delegations permitted) -

Executive Policy Committee

Wednesday, January 23 (no delegations permitted) -

Executive Policy Committee will table its recommendations to Council.

Wednesday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. –

Councillor Orlikow’s Budget Town Hall at River Heights Community Centre to review and assess the 2013 Preliminary Capital Budget and 2014 to 2018 Five-Year Forecast and the 2013 – 2015 Preliminary Operating Budget and requesting your feedback.

Tuesday, January 29, 9:30 a.m. (delegations permitted) -

City Councillors will vote to approve or not approve the budgets.

If you wish to speak as delegate go to

How do I register to speak to Council regarding the 2013 Operating and Capital Budget?.

If you would like to appear in delegation to a committee

· You start the process by calling or e-mailing 311 (311@winnipeg.ca ) at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

o Indicate that you would like to speak to a specific Standing Committee, and item you would like to address.

o Examples of “items” would be roads, infrastructure spending, forestry, recreation, police services…

· 311 will take the information and then the City Clerks Department will call you back to confirm you are presenting in delegation, go over procedures and answer any questions you may have.

· Delegations are asked to stay within 10 minutes per presentation.