Brian McHattie - Ward 1 Councillor


The Councillor » About Brian » Brian At City Hall » Brian's Meetings » Contact Brian » Subscribe to Brian's Email Updates The Ward » Map » Ward Meetings » On-going Activities » Neighbourhood and Business Associations Issues & News » Issues/Current Projects » Useful Information » News/Media Releases » Upcoming Events » Photo Gallery » Dedication to Betty Blashill » Home Page	Update on December 1 Public Works Meeting Taken from the minutes of the December 1 Public Works Committee (item 8.2) Councillor Brian McHattie spoke to this issue and indicated that Professor Brian Baetz was unable to attend. In his remarks, Councillor McHattie acknowledged and thanked staff of the Public Works Department, specifically Christine Lee-Morrison and Justin Readman, for working with him on this matter. Councillor McHattie stated that the residents are interested in having the bridge at Poulette Street replaced to allow them to integrate with their surrounding neighbourhood, and that there is very strong support. In the absence of Professor Baetz, Councillor McHattie read a statement provided by the Professor which reads as follows: “Dr. Vladmir Mahalec, the Director of the Engineering Design Masters program in McMaster’s School of Engineering Practice, has assigned a master’s student (who is an engineer-in-training with a major GTA consulting firm) to carry out the project of the design of the Poulette Street pedestrian bridge. This in-kind support from McMaster University is a tremendous example of the type of community support envisioned for McMaster’s School of Engineering Practice, and this particular project is a wonderful example of sustainable neighbourhood design and the enhancement of community walkability.” The following motion was approved: (a) That the General Manager, Public Works, be authorized and directed to file the Poulette Street/Pearl Street/Ray Street Pedestrian Crossings of CP Rail Corridor Project File Report, including documentation regarding the Council resolution for an additional pedestrian crossing to be constructed at Poulette Street, with the Municipal Clerk for a minimum thirty day public review period; (b) That the General Manager, Public Works, be authorized and directed to proceed with implementation of the preferred plan subject to funding approval through the capital budget process, including the construction of an additional crossing at Poulette Street, should alternate funding become available.