Vancouver City Council

MOTION ON NOTICE

The following motion was submitted by Councillor Louis for consideration at the Regular Council meeting on December 14, 2004. However, Council postponed consideration of the Motion pending Councillors receiving information from the Park Board indicating support for the proposed closure of Waterloo Street.

3. McBride Park Traffic

MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Bass

WHEREAS:

1. McBride Park is divided in half by Waterloo Street between 4^th Avenue and 5^th Avenue.

2. The closure of Waterloo Street between 4^th Avenue and 5^th Avenue would greatly enhance the usability of McBride Park.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. Staff advise the neighbourhood that staff will proceed with a six month trial closure of Waterloo Street between 4^th and 5^th Avenues, and that the before and after conditions will be carefully monitored.

2. During the monitoring period, staff document any problem areas, and review the need for speed humps around Bayview Elementary School, based on existing conditions, or any changes arising from the closure.

3. Following the six month closure, staff polls the neighbourhood to determine if there is support for a permanent closure.

4. The results of the six month monitoring period and the neighbourhood polls will be reported to Council for a decision.

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