Ms. Zeglen presented on the subject matter, provided background information; project highlights; engagement outcomes and spoke to next steps.
Councillor Fonseca spoke in support of the School Street Pilot Project. In response to Councillor Fonseca, Ms. Zeglen and Mr. Sweet spoke to the next report on the subject matter; the development of a sustainable long term plan; funding and locating streets. Councillor Fonseca spoke to working offline with staff with respect to winter maintenance.
In response to Councillor Tedjo, Ms. Zeglen, spoke to other funding opportunities; community stakeholders; dispersion of traffic in areas impacted by the School Street Pilot Project and criteria for suitable locations.
In response to Councillor Reid, Ms. Zeglen spoke to the rationale for why French Immersion Schools were not included in the School Street Pilot Program and noted that students come from different areas around the City.
Councillor Kovac spoke in support of the School Street Pilot Project being implemented in Ward 4. In response to Councillor Kovac, Ms. Zeglen and Mr. Sweet spoke to the background information related to the School Walking Routes Program.
In response to Councillor Dasko Ms. Zeglen and Mr. Sweet spoke to how complaints were responded to and to the chaperone service provided for residents requiring access during the street closures and noted access to residents was available at all times.