Item 5.4 was brought forward and dealt with at this time.
Barry Lavelle, Citizen Member, provided an overview of the Parking in Bike Lanes, and responded to questions of clarification from Committee.
Committee discussion included the following:
- Advised that increasing the fines for parking in a bike lane will be discussed in the next budget meeting.
- Request to have By-law Enforcement review concerns raised from the presentation to be considered as part of the operational review of by-law enforcement which is currently underway.
- Request staff report back to Committee of Council meeting on January 31, 2024, regarding suggested improvements including and not limited to improved By-law Enforcement and increasing fines related to parking in bike lanes.
David Boone, Brampton Resident, provided a presentation regarding the Parking in Bike Lanes, outlining safety concerns at the intersections of Archdekin Road and Rutherford Road and Archdekin Road and Howden Boulevard. Mr. Boon advised he has reached out to 311 and Councillor Santos to identify the safety concerns.
Councillor Santos put the following motion on the floor for Committee consideration:
- That staff report back to Committee of Council meeting on January 31, 2024, regarding suggested improvements including and not limited to improved By-law Enforcement and increasing fines related to parking in bike lanes; and,
- That the concerns raised in the presentation also be considered as part of the operational review of By-law Enforcement which is currently underway.
The following motion was considered.