Public Works Committee Meeting — November 26, 2025

• High-level summary: The committee approved procedural items (agenda and minutes) and heard a delegation from Kit Avenue residents led by David Bell advocating for a comprehensive school safety zone and traffic calming. The discussion focused on safety improvements and alignment with Vision Zero, with no final decisions taken; further study and public engagement were contemplated as next steps.

• Councillors present: Chairperson (unnamed), Councillor How, Councillor Dvoli, Councillor Christangi. David Bell (resident) also attended as the delegation.

• File numbers / bylaws mentioned: None noted for these items in this meeting.

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Five Most Important Topics Discussed

1) Acknowledgment of Indigenous Land - The meeting opened with a land acknowledgment recognizing Grimby as treaty land with ties to First Nations including the Hodawandron, Hodnoni, and Anesnav peoples, underscoring stewardship commitments. - Quote: "Grimby stands with all Indigenous people past and present in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live."

2) Approval of Agenda and Previous Minutes - The committee unanimously approved the agenda and the October 29, 2025 minutes, ensuring the meeting proceeded as planned. - File numbers: none mentioned for these items.

3) Delegation on Kit Avenue School Safety Zone and Traffic Calming - David Bell, representing Kit Avenue residents, raised concerns about aggressive driving and speeding on their short street ending at Central Public School. He proposed a comprehensive school safety zone program with a 30 km/h limit, traffic calming (speed humps), and high-visibility signage, aligned with Vision Zero. - Quote: "We would like to respectfully request that the town of Grimby consider a comprehensive school safety zone program on our street in alignment with the vision zero principles and current Ontario best practices." - Additional detail: Bell noted the street’s proximity to a school (~600 students) and the safety implications for many young families.

4) Traffic Concerns and Driver Behavior - Bell highlighted that drivers exiting a nearby plaza accelerate aggressively, making the current 50 km/h limit unsafe on such a short street. - Quote: "Our street is very short... it's even hard to get up to 50 km an hour before it's time to slow down if you drive at a comfortable pace."

5) Vision Zero Principles - The delegation emphasized aligning proposed measures with Vision Zero to reduce fatalities and injuries, reflecting a safety-first approach for pedestrians, especially children. - Quote: "alignment with the vision zero principles and current Ontario best practices."

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Opportunities for Public Input

• Residents of Kit Avenue and others may provide input on the proposed school safety zone and traffic calming during future consultations or public meetings. No specific dates or processes were mentioned in this meeting.

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Motions and Outcomes

1) Motion: Approval of the November 26, 2025 Public Works Committee Meeting Agenda - Outcome: Passed unanimously - Next steps: Proceed with the meeting as planned

2) Motion: Receipt of the October 29, 2025 Public Works Committee Meeting Minutes - Outcome: Passed unanimously - Next steps: No further action required

3) Motion: Delegation on Kit Avenue Safety (David Bell – School Safety Zone and Traffic Calming) - Outcome: No motion passed during this segment; delegation presented for consideration - Next steps: The committee will deliberate on the proposals and may schedule follow-up discussions or consultations

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Follow-Up Actions

• Staff to consider the Kit Avenue safety proposals and determine if a traffic calming warrants review or public engagement is warranted.
• Public input opportunities will be announced through future consultations or public meetings.
• Monitor and report back on any decisions or recommended actions stemming from the delegation’s proposals.