Special Council Meeting

THAT the motion be amended by removing: "THAT portions of Queen Street between John Street and Perry Street and Water Street (as outlined on the Concept Plan), be opened for pedestrian use and closed to vehicular traffic each weekend from Saturday to Monday morning, except on a statutory holiday where the street would be opened on Tuesday morning" and replacing with: "THAT portions of Queen Street between John Street and Perry Street and Water Street (as outlined on the Concept Plan), be opened for pedestrian use and closed to vehicular traffic each weekend from Saturday morning to Sunday evening except on a statutory holiday where the street would be opened on Monday evening"

WHEREAS in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Council, in working with the Port Perry BIA, supports efforts to help with physical distancing within downtown Port Perry; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the verbal update regarding the Queen Street Pedestrian Project, be received; THAT portions of Queen Street between John Street and Perry Street and Water Street (as outlined on the Concept Plan), be opened for pedestrian use and closed to vehicular traffic each weekend from Saturday morning to Sunday evening except on a statutory holiday where the street would be opened on Monday evening, starting on July 25, 2020 for four weekends and upon evaluation the pedestrian project may be continued until September 7, 2020, as determined by the Mayor and Councillor Kiezebrink as the BIA representative; THAT the laneway located immediately to the west of the building occupied by ReMax Realty and the laneway located to the east of the building occupied by Kelly's on Queen remain open to vehicular traffic; THAT Perry Street remain open to vehicular traffic; THAT five (5) temporary accessible parking spaces be identified along Perry Street and Water Street to replace the existing accessible parking spaces temporarily unavailable along Queen Street; THAT staff undertake an online and on the ground evaluation survey during the project; and THAT staff have the authority to amend or change any part of this project if issues or concerns arise, in consultation with the Mayor and Councillor Ki

THAT By-Law 46-20 confirming the proceedings of the Special Council meeting held Wednesday, July 15, 2020, be read a First, Second, and Third time and finally passed this 15th day of July, 2020, and the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to sign same and affix the Corporate seal thereto.

THAT this meeting be adjourned at 11:08AM.