Moved by Councillor Attridge and Seconded by Mayor Hankivsky
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope considered Report WE-20-22 regarding Walton Street Reconstruction and Streetscape Improvements between Pine Street to Mill Street at their Special Meeting held on June 22, 2022;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope approved the preferred designs as identified in Report WE-20-22 at their Council Meeting held on July 5, 2022;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope declared a Climate Emergency via Resolution 71/2022 at their meeting of December 6, 2022, and recommended that Staff review options to implement timely municipal initiatives that improve our resiliency to climate change;
AND WHEREAS the new timeline for the Walton St. Infrastructure Upgrade project provides an opportunity to consider changes to the design plan;
AND WHEREAS the green stormwater management infrastructure opportunities for the Lent Lane bump-out (at Walton Street and Ontario Street) which was one of the recommended options as part of the Walton Street redesign could be a viable climate-friendly municipal initiative;
AND WHEREAS the accessibility and walkability factors related to the Lent Lane bump-out option require further consideration by Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report that revisits the options previously presented for a bump-out on Walton Street at Lent Lane, and provides further information regarding how to balance the interests of diverse stakeholders/community members, enhance accessibility, and improving our preparedness for climate change impacts, while ensuring residents can continue to access Walton Street by car and park conveniently;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to provide this report in time for the February 21, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting.