1 00:00:06,933 --> 00:00:07,899 And also 2 00:00:07,899 --> 00:00:11,933 if you have new asset sales experts now it's going to say municipalities, unions. 3 00:00:11,933 --> 00:00:14,933 It's enough job to make advances. 4 00:00:15,033 --> 00:00:15,966 Good evening, everyone, 5 00:00:15,966 --> 00:00:19,699 and welcome to this special meeting of the Municipal Council. 6 00:00:20,033 --> 00:00:23,533 Monday, January 19th, 2026. 7 00:00:24,899 --> 00:00:25,466 Hello. 8 00:00:25,466 --> 00:00:30,233 We've had two of the lessons out of the law. 9 00:00:30,266 --> 00:00:33,933 The the General Council. Yep. 10 00:00:35,299 --> 00:00:37,099 Adoption. 11 00:00:37,099 --> 00:00:39,699 Adoption of the agenda of the City of Bakersfield. 12 00:00:39,699 --> 00:00:43,566 Special Council Meeting of January 19th, 2026 at 7 p.m.. 13 00:00:44,033 --> 00:00:46,866 I propose my second. 14 00:00:46,866 --> 00:00:49,866 All in favor? 15 00:00:51,899 --> 00:00:52,499 Hello? 16 00:00:52,499 --> 00:00:53,833 Hello. Proceed. 17 00:00:53,833 --> 00:00:55,399 Make that and, period. 18 00:00:55,399 --> 00:00:56,833 The the questions. Public. 19 00:00:56,833 --> 00:00:59,433 The public question. Period. 20 00:00:59,433 --> 00:01:00,000 Tonight's meeting. 21 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:03,000 This particular special council 22 00:01:03,000 --> 00:01:06,000 meeting is on the budget. 23 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:10,000 Ill, program three and demobilization. 24 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:14,000 So questions have to be on those two topics. 25 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,000 Only. 26 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:18,000 But before we start, I would like 27 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:22,000 to, say a few words, and, 28 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:26,000 so it begins, Shasta a 29 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:29,000 in concert in their residence. 30 00:01:29,000 --> 00:01:32,000 Satanic booklet, 50 year plan 31 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:37,000 for the responsibility without any prejudice. 32 00:01:37,000 --> 00:01:40,000 A new hope or same inspired or. Lenny. 33 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,000 Do me male. Vince's 34 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:44,000 or former Hallelujah 35 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:48,000 subject covered by last summer the Lenape Yankees were present. 36 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:51,000 The view you see do affect his direction. 37 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:56,000 Municipal in here on November 17th, if you may advance it. 38 00:01:56,000 --> 00:02:00,000 So I present the on this on the road to set any eight move possible. 39 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:03,000 Don't not cannot create a between. 40 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:06,000 Sir Premier PJ is present 41 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:10,000 and I guess Marcel man Ministry level to vessel requires 42 00:02:11,000 --> 00:02:14,000 responsibility transparent 43 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,000 with our team and then Mr. 44 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:18,000 guys so excessive and centrists your day for public key 45 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:22,000 first to defeat his present the vessel lucid. 46 00:02:23,000 --> 00:02:28,000 This commitment is particularly important at a time when many of our buildings 47 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:31,000 and infrastructure have reached the end of their useful life, 48 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:35,000 and they require significant investments. 49 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:39,000 Nevertheless, it was essential for me as mayor 50 00:02:39,000 --> 00:02:43,000 and for the members of council to present a balanced budget, 51 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:48,000 one that respects financial capacity of Bakersfield taxpayers. 52 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:54,000 And I would like to think that is that it is exactly what we've done. 53 00:02:57,000 --> 00:02:58,000 Grammatically, it was 54 00:02:58,000 --> 00:03:02,000 CBG it effective polish management 55 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:06,000 of the appropriate key results in the whole devaluation force. 56 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,000 Yeah. 57 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:13,000 These are these immobile, commercial residential, solid nouveau. 58 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:13,000 What you thought, you know, 59 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:18,000 if you go look, get them, you have you can steal at a sweet. 60 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:21,000 This involve all the value of money in June 61 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:25,000 Mason of mount the feel good sink out the Air Force, sir. 62 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:28,000 Million Samuel de sets. 63 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:30,000 Like maybe your sum is. 64 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:33,000 That's like $1,000, do mil advances? 65 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,000 Hello? 66 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:39,000 Log lock as soon detects the reference for the set. 67 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:42,000 Mason way in it at 12 years. 68 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:45,000 Good enough for son for Lenny. 69 00:03:45,000 --> 00:03:47,000 Do made advances. 70 00:03:47,000 --> 00:03:53,000 However, thanks to our rigorous approach and the choices we have made, nearly 71 00:03:53,000 --> 00:03:59,000 70% of properties will see their tax adjustments fall below that figure. 72 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:03,000 In fact, we have reduced or limited the property 73 00:04:03,000 --> 00:04:07,000 tax adjustment to below the October 2025 inflation 74 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:10,000 rate of 3.3% 75 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:15,000 for nearly two thirds of property owners on our territory. 76 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:19,000 Even better, 45% of our residents 77 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:22,000 will benefit from an average tax reduction 78 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:25,000 of $81 in 2026. 79 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:28,000 I'll find I'll be all comfortable. 80 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:31,000 Some will do misappropriate so bread. 81 00:04:31,000 --> 00:04:34,000 Similarly, besides unity diabetes, you also noted you two are 82 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:38,000 dollar value and have shown a canoe. 83 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:43,000 They prefer to always, their overall devaluation. 84 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:45,000 They hold account to the tax impact. 85 00:04:45,000 --> 00:04:47,000 The allows 86 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:50,000 cc effect over that studio man 87 00:04:51,000 --> 00:04:53,000 of the Italian condominium 88 00:04:53,000 --> 00:04:56,000 development shown that solid support down. 89 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:59,000 I don't just get overall vapor up unity. 90 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:03,000 Will Pope lose your virginity? 91 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:05,000 We are particularly 92 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:08,000 proud of these results for most of our citizens, 93 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:11,000 especially considering that the city of Bakersfield is subject 94 00:05:11,000 --> 00:05:17,000 to a surcharge of more than $2 million for the six consecutive year. 95 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:20,000 This surcharge 96 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:23,000 surcharge has been arbitrarily and unfairly 97 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:27,000 imposed by the City of Montreal since 2020 98 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:31,000 to finance agglomeration services. 99 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:34,000 These services, as you know, include police, fire protection, 100 00:05:35,000 --> 00:05:38,000 public transportation and water treatment, 101 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:41,000 as to name a few 102 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,000 sets of tax. 103 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:46,000 So happily, I'm calling for, very basis 104 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:51,000 to set any noteworthy climate action at the end of up to the vendor 105 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:55,000 million dollar retreat, you know, albeit to a sub funnel. 106 00:05:55,000 --> 00:06:00,000 See solid for data set reclamation like care of a porcelain much gas. 107 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:02,000 Your illegal you get killed. 108 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:08,000 The next part cuz it was the phasing set the method to calculate 109 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:13,000 just got hazmat penalizes the vessel disproportionate leaving a foot of. 110 00:06:13,000 --> 00:06:16,000 Okay, so this is rcl a problem. 111 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:19,000 Oaken or tanker la? 112 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:23,000 No, Tracy, I be concealed all the new Volvo three 113 00:06:23,000 --> 00:06:26,000 and all the value as your transit than eight situation. 114 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:28,000 As it is 115 00:06:29,000 --> 00:06:31,000 new student base. 116 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:34,000 The under meter percent does not 117 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:38,000 bar I like immigration is so much great you know 118 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:42,000 security service legal immigration the set very good for Wayne 119 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:46,000 said a good group of sample memorial event 120 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:49,000 which has been due for sample leave in diffusion. 121 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:53,000 So good stability damage to the inflation canoe. 122 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:54,000 Canoe. 123 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:57,000 Considering a quite a good sample 124 00:06:57,000 --> 00:07:00,000 and what October 23rd base like 125 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:03,000 while this slight reduction is for sure 126 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:07,000 welcome, it is no more justified 127 00:07:07,000 --> 00:07:11,000 than the surcharges we have had to pay in recent years. 128 00:07:11,000 --> 00:07:13,000 It is based on the same mathematical 129 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:16,000 formula that we have been denouncing since 2020, 130 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:19,000 to calculate the shares of the 16 131 00:07:19,000 --> 00:07:22,000 linked cities on the island of Montreal. 132 00:07:23,000 --> 00:07:27,000 Our staff and experts had warned that this formula 133 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:31,000 could shift the penalty without valid grounds to cities 134 00:07:31,000 --> 00:07:35,000 with a higher concentration of commercial industrial buildings. 135 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:40,000 And this is precisely what happened in 2026. 136 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:45,000 Some in the past, some municipalities, I'm sorry, are seeing their contributions 137 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:49,000 increased by an an unacceptable 20 138 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:52,000 to 25% or even 30% 139 00:07:53,000 --> 00:07:56,000 since the solar plant. 140 00:07:56,000 --> 00:08:02,000 The precip may as that may leave a point on maple beacons field news events 141 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:05,000 resident city Patsy Bono trebuchet 142 00:08:05,000 --> 00:08:08,000 I said to really push pushes to Tehran. 143 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:11,000 Don't let any figure show it to be an advancing 144 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:12,000 slow new period. 145 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:15,000 Ever steal the vessel significative Daniel? 146 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:19,000 But Simon it was infrastructure or benefits that are some de 147 00:08:19,000 --> 00:08:22,000 la population circle permit not capacity being 148 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:26,000 two major projects will be launched this year 149 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:30,000 the cultural Center and the renovation of the recreation center. 150 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:35,000 In addition, the design phase for the comprehensive 151 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:38,000 overhaul of Windermere Park is expected to begin 152 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:41,000 with a public consultation later this year. 153 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:44,000 To ensure these projects are carried out 154 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:48,000 in a rigorous, efficient and effective manner. 155 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:51,000 They will be funded through a combination of sources 156 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:55,000 including loans, cash payments, secured grants 157 00:08:56,000 --> 00:09:00,000 and the judicious use of accumulated surpluses. 158 00:09:01,000 --> 00:09:04,000 For example, for the cultural center, 159 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:09,000 only 25 to 30% of the project cost will require financing. 160 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:12,000 This is thanks to several secured government 161 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:16,000 grants, the use of our park fund, and the proceeds 162 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:20,000 of a fundraising campaign that should be launched very soon. 163 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:24,000 We're also seeking grants to offset the cost of investments 164 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:28,000 that will be making in the recreation center, as well as Windermere Park, 165 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:32,000 so they exist in the visitor database. 166 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,000 Regular. 167 00:09:33,000 --> 00:09:37,000 Even this year we took this activity and it is crucial to the creative process 168 00:09:37,000 --> 00:09:42,000 to legally depose Elizabeth Smart to justify poorly fundraising 169 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,000 at the verification. 170 00:09:43,000 --> 00:09:46,000 We question Chairwoman Kim. 171 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,000 Oh, no, 172 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:50,000 you're not gonna say pull personnel to live in here, but spare and deliberate. 173 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:53,000 So the subject blue vascular man. 174 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:58,000 The tragic general was at Hezbollah in Ottawa this year, monsieur. 175 00:09:58,000 --> 00:10:01,000 About like, what will excellence provide? 176 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:04,000 I would also like to acknowledge 177 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:07,000 the valuable contributions of our five citizen members. 178 00:10:09,000 --> 00:10:10,000 Mr. Virgil was one of them. 179 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:14,000 We participate in the work of our Finance Advisory Committee, 180 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:17,000 which is chaired by my colleague, Robert Mercury. 181 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:21,000 They're questions, comments and recommendations are reflected 182 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:25,000 throughout this budget, and I thank them sincerely for their involvement. 183 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:29,000 I'm proud of this budget, and I think we should 184 00:10:29,000 --> 00:10:32,000 all be proud of this budget, the first of this mandate, and we hope 185 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:35,000 it will be implemented in the same rigor 186 00:10:35,000 --> 00:10:38,000 with which it was developed. 187 00:10:39,000 --> 00:10:43,000 So as you read the note vigilance, the notary gave it a determination. 188 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:49,000 I mean, even just don't mention response to be transparent, the 11 new post 189 00:10:49,000 --> 00:10:53,000 their potential on or benefits the generation 20 future 190 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:58,000 key contribution mag Martin located in at Vienna, Austria. 191 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,000 Mercy presents. 192 00:10:59,000 --> 00:11:03,000 The vegetation you see on sale is itself can use a good. 193 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:08,000 So thank you for your presence, your commitment and your attention. 194 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,000 Mercy. 195 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:12,000 Hello. 196 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,000 Questionable. 197 00:11:13,000 --> 00:11:15,000 Basu, Patrick three 198 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:18,000 Casio viento madam Nancy Ryan 199 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:22,000 WestJet DTM program. 200 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:25,000 The capital works item 201 00:11:25,000 --> 00:11:28,000 on the bicycle path on Montrose drive. 202 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:32,000 Or question is, are there actual plans for a bike path? 203 00:11:33,000 --> 00:11:34,000 Where on Montrose? 204 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:37,000 How will this conflict with the proposed bus route? 205 00:11:37,000 --> 00:11:42,000 Is it year round as on Elm or a temporary guidance 206 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:45,000 in the set in the summer? 207 00:11:45,000 --> 00:11:48,000 So, Miss Ryan. 208 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,000 Regarding the budget item 209 00:11:51,000 --> 00:11:54,000 on the bicycle path on Montrose, it refers specifically 210 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:59,000 to the segment of Montrose at the corner of Montrose and Montrose 211 00:11:59,000 --> 00:12:02,000 and Windermere going north to Charmaine, Saint Mary. 212 00:12:03,000 --> 00:12:04,000 All right. 213 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:07,000 Pardon me. Yes, yes. 214 00:12:07,000 --> 00:12:13,000 And at present times, the plans are for this bike path 215 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:16,000 to be operating year round. 216 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,000 I'll just. 217 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,000 That's the 218 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,000 other. 219 00:12:21,000 --> 00:12:24,000 Our second question is from Miss Carolyn. 220 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,000 Malcolm. 221 00:12:25,000 --> 00:12:27,000 Good evening, Miss Malcolm. 222 00:12:27,000 --> 00:12:31,000 And she asks, please provide the breakdown 223 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:36,000 by item of the $25.9 million Capital Works program. 224 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:41,000 What is the detail of bicycle access to Durham Montrose Street? 225 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:45,000 I believe that just answered your your that part of your questions. 226 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:50,000 Most people don't ride outside bicycle from November to March. 227 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:54,000 Is there a citizen assessment of use of each capital item to ensure 228 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:57,000 we are spending taxpayer money on the right priorities, as well 229 00:12:57,000 --> 00:13:02,000 as the financial management of cost control and quality provided on the, 230 00:13:03,000 --> 00:13:05,000 of the item. 231 00:13:05,000 --> 00:13:08,000 So, we have 232 00:13:09,000 --> 00:13:12,000 pardon me, do you have to where 233 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:17,000 we do have the detail around the table, but it's not something that, 234 00:13:17,000 --> 00:13:22,000 as a council, we've elected to make available to the general public. 235 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:26,000 The reason being that if we 236 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:31,000 were to have an itemized price item, line per line, 237 00:13:31,000 --> 00:13:35,000 we might be tipping our hand to the construction industry, 238 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:41,000 which could adapt its, bidding to what we expect to pay. 239 00:13:41,000 --> 00:13:46,000 So potential savings could be difficult to have in that, in that fashion. 240 00:13:47,000 --> 00:13:47,000 Okay. 241 00:13:47,000 --> 00:13:50,000 But it certainly is for 242 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,000 that. Right. 243 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:54,000 So I I'll provide the answer to your question. 244 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:56,000 If we want to continue with a question period, 245 00:13:56,000 --> 00:14:00,000 I'll ask you to go to the microphone so that everyone off line get also 246 00:14:01,000 --> 00:14:05,000 not offline but online get also, benefit from our exchange. 247 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:09,000 So, as mentioned about the bicycle access 248 00:14:09,000 --> 00:14:12,000 will be from Montrose, Windermere, going north to Montrose. 249 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:16,000 And yes, all of the items, all of the needs, 250 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:22,000 enumerated in the Capital Works program has been, 251 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:27,000 selected, presented, debated, evaluated, 252 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:30,000 and comes as a result of a consensus 253 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:33,000 around the table as to where it should be. 254 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:37,000 Installed in the calendar of work 255 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:40,000 that we foresee achieving for the next three years. 256 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:45,000 Just going. 257 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:48,000 And regarding, the bike paths, for the time being, 258 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:52,000 we are considering opening that bike path, year round. 259 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:55,000 Because because, 260 00:14:55,000 --> 00:14:58,000 the service is there for those who want to use it. 261 00:14:58,000 --> 00:15:04,000 And if it's not there, it's 100% guaranteed that fewer people will use it. 262 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:09,000 So it's the great thing about bike riding tonight. 263 00:15:09,000 --> 00:15:12,000 And I think one morning, Miss Malcolm, 264 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:15,000 I, I will not I'll answer your questions. 265 00:15:15,000 --> 00:15:18,000 You may disagree with the answer respectfully. 266 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,000 That's okay. 267 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:22,000 But as a group that's that's what we're going with right now. 268 00:15:23,000 --> 00:15:26,000 Our next question is from, Miss Nicole Corrado. 269 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:29,000 Question is, 270 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:32,000 Miss Corrado 271 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,000 would like the city 272 00:15:33,000 --> 00:15:37,000 to take a portion out of the police budget and put it into a mental health care 273 00:15:37,000 --> 00:15:42,000 non-police civil ambulance like Toronto's Community Crisis service. 274 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,000 Tell violence. 275 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:46,000 And so, 276 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:50,000 Miss Corrado, this is not something that we can do. 277 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:55,000 The entirety of the Montreal police, service budget 278 00:15:55,000 --> 00:15:59,000 is, controlled by Montreal city council 279 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:02,000 or the agglomeration council. 280 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:06,000 So we have no oversight over their budget 281 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:09,000 or how they manage it to speak of. 282 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:13,000 Now, if there are a couple more questions, 283 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:17,000 I would welcome you to come to the microphone. 284 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:21,000 Just, just, just just just 285 00:16:21,000 --> 00:16:24,000 so it says that license for a non 286 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:30,000 sterilized animal in under 2.1 11, registration and control of dogs, cats 287 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:36,000 and other animals licensed for a non sterilized animals $72 for two years. 288 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:39,000 License for a sterilized animals $36 for two years. 289 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:44,000 Replacement of a lost metal is $10 and fee for use of city 290 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:47,000 pound for an animal without the license is $50 a day. 291 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:50,000 I was wondering do the tariffs 292 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:54,000 for animals go directly into animal services, 293 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:57,000 or do they just go to wherever in the city? 294 00:16:57,000 --> 00:17:00,020 Because I know the city of Calgary, the animal service 295 00:17:00,020 --> 00:17:04,020 tariffs go directly into animal services. 296 00:17:05,020 --> 00:17:06,020 It's a good question. 297 00:17:06,020 --> 00:17:08,020 I don't have the answer. 298 00:17:08,020 --> 00:17:11,020 Someone from the administration will, 299 00:17:11,020 --> 00:17:14,020 will get it for us and we'll communicate with you. 300 00:17:14,020 --> 00:17:17,020 Thank you. 301 00:17:25,020 --> 00:17:28,020 Assistant. 302 00:17:28,020 --> 00:17:28,020 Hi, everybody. 303 00:17:28,020 --> 00:17:30,020 I'm Nancy 304 00:17:30,020 --> 00:17:32,020 Ryan. Good evening, Miss Ryan. 305 00:17:32,020 --> 00:17:34,020 Good evening. 306 00:17:34,020 --> 00:17:36,020 So, unfortunately, my question is, 307 00:17:36,020 --> 00:17:39,020 of course, concerning the whole Montrose development. 308 00:17:39,020 --> 00:17:43,020 So I was wondering if I could just have a little clarification of what is meant 309 00:17:43,020 --> 00:17:48,020 by an active transportation master plan. 310 00:17:48,020 --> 00:17:50,020 What that refers to. 311 00:17:50,020 --> 00:17:53,020 It's the .2-C. 312 00:17:54,020 --> 00:17:55,020 Which one? 313 00:17:55,020 --> 00:18:00,080 Sorry, 2-C on the budget sheet. 314 00:18:02,080 --> 00:18:06,080 It says Active Transportation Master plan. 315 00:18:06,080 --> 00:18:08,080 Yes it is that mean. 316 00:18:08,080 --> 00:18:11,080 Just like all road work. 317 00:18:11,080 --> 00:18:13,080 Work, sidewalks, 318 00:18:13,080 --> 00:18:16,080 pedestrian crossings, bike paths. 319 00:18:16,080 --> 00:18:22,080 It's also in the scope of the mandate that was given to Velo Quebec, 320 00:18:22,080 --> 00:18:26,080 last year or in 2024 to, 321 00:18:26,080 --> 00:18:31,080 to provide guidance in what we could do to improve not just, 322 00:18:31,080 --> 00:18:34,080 vehicular traffic, but traffic for, 323 00:18:35,080 --> 00:18:37,080 everybody that walk, that bikes that, 324 00:18:38,080 --> 00:18:42,080 may want to use a scooter at some point, so on and so forth. 325 00:18:42,080 --> 00:18:43,080 That's good, that's good. 326 00:18:43,080 --> 00:18:45,080 Like wheelchair access and things like that. 327 00:18:45,080 --> 00:18:47,080 Well, yes. Excellent. Okay. 328 00:18:47,080 --> 00:18:48,080 I was a club. 329 00:18:48,080 --> 00:18:51,080 The only reason I asked that 330 00:18:51,080 --> 00:18:53,080 is because 331 00:18:53,080 --> 00:18:56,080 because of our winter weather and everything, when we put in 332 00:18:56,080 --> 00:19:01,040 some of these extra services, we then narrow our roadways, 333 00:19:01,040 --> 00:19:05,040 which also is a problem with snow removal, which narrows things further. 334 00:19:05,040 --> 00:19:08,040 So I hope I'm sure that's all taken into account. 335 00:19:09,040 --> 00:19:14,040 And my next point question the bicycle access you to, 336 00:19:14,040 --> 00:19:20,040 the reconfiguration of the Elm and Montrose intersection. 337 00:19:20,040 --> 00:19:23,040 I use it multiple times a day. 338 00:19:24,040 --> 00:19:28,040 As a resident, 339 00:19:28,040 --> 00:19:31,040 I'm sure we all know which way to go and how to use it. 340 00:19:31,040 --> 00:19:35,040 Anybody visiting is probably torn as to where they turn. 341 00:19:35,040 --> 00:19:41,040 What do you have the plans for that like, and is that related to the new bus route? 342 00:19:42,040 --> 00:19:45,040 I can't tell you that it's related to the new bus route per se. 343 00:19:45,040 --> 00:19:49,040 But, I think the objective, the main objective 344 00:19:49,040 --> 00:19:52,040 is to make that intersection safer for everyone. 345 00:19:52,040 --> 00:19:55,040 Okay. 346 00:19:55,040 --> 00:19:58,040 Do we know what's going to be done? 347 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:03,000 I have an idea, but I'm not sure. 348 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:06,000 And I don't know if I can commit to telling you specifically 349 00:20:07,000 --> 00:20:09,000 what it would be without perhaps misleading you. 350 00:20:09,000 --> 00:20:12,000 So what we could do is look into it if you wish. 351 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:14,000 If you wish. Sorry. 352 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,000 And we'll get back to you. 353 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:17,000 Yeah, I would, I would be very interested 354 00:20:17,000 --> 00:20:21,000 only because I walk there every day and I drive there every day. 355 00:20:21,000 --> 00:20:22,000 Yeah. 356 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:26,000 So the next item, of course, is 357 00:20:27,000 --> 00:20:29,000 what is the redevelopment 358 00:20:29,000 --> 00:20:32,000 of woodland at the highway 20 interchange? 359 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:37,000 That's item two. S. 360 00:20:39,000 --> 00:20:42,000 Well, this is something that's going to be, 361 00:20:43,000 --> 00:20:45,000 discussed, presented 362 00:20:45,000 --> 00:20:48,000 to us and developed in the course of the year. 363 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:54,000 Right now, we don't, we don't have a specific definite plan. 364 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:57,000 Again, the goal is to make this area 365 00:20:57,000 --> 00:21:01,060 of our city, as safe as, can be given, 366 00:21:01,060 --> 00:21:04,060 given the surroundings, the infrastructure in place. 367 00:21:05,060 --> 00:21:08,060 And can I ask one question, if that redevelopment, does 368 00:21:08,060 --> 00:21:12,060 that include, additional parking for the train station, 369 00:21:13,060 --> 00:21:16,060 would that is that part of a redevelopment? 370 00:21:16,060 --> 00:21:18,060 I don't know if it is. 371 00:21:18,060 --> 00:21:19,060 I don't think so. 372 00:21:19,060 --> 00:21:22,060 But again, to, to provide a 373 00:21:22,060 --> 00:21:25,060 because there is there is additional there is additional parking. 374 00:21:25,060 --> 00:21:28,060 I understand this will be at the train station. 375 00:21:29,060 --> 00:21:32,060 I mean, for people who want to take the bus to the rim, 376 00:21:32,060 --> 00:21:38,060 they going to drive to the train station, right, and park well and then take a bus. 377 00:21:38,060 --> 00:21:42,060 We currently have parking, but I'm not aware of a plan to add parking. 378 00:21:42,060 --> 00:21:48,060 Yeah, I think parking is on the south side of highway 20 and it's typically full. 379 00:21:48,060 --> 00:21:50,060 Yes. It's, you know, because there is train. 380 00:21:54,060 --> 00:21:56,060 Yeah. 381 00:21:56,060 --> 00:21:57,060 Okay. 382 00:21:57,060 --> 00:21:58,060 But you know Mr.. 383 00:21:58,060 --> 00:22:01,020 Well, there's they're planning to have thousands of people 384 00:22:01,020 --> 00:22:03,020 using these new busses. 385 00:22:03,020 --> 00:22:05,020 They'll have to park somewhere. 386 00:22:05,020 --> 00:22:08,020 Miss Ryan, do you have another question or. 387 00:22:08,020 --> 00:22:11,020 Yes, well, I did I was asking does that include parking? 388 00:22:11,020 --> 00:22:12,020 And I don't believe it. 389 00:22:12,020 --> 00:22:15,020 Okay. No new parking. Okay. Thank you. 390 00:22:15,020 --> 00:22:17,020 Have a good evening. 391 00:22:17,020 --> 00:22:19,020 Anybody else? Nope. 392 00:22:19,020 --> 00:22:21,020 Thank you. 393 00:22:21,020 --> 00:22:23,020 Okay. 394 00:22:23,020 --> 00:22:26,020 And I put my agenda, 395 00:22:26,020 --> 00:22:30,020 so we will move with item 396 00:22:31,020 --> 00:22:34,020 30.1. Mr.. 397 00:22:35,020 --> 00:22:37,020 Okay, so, Oh. 398 00:22:37,020 --> 00:22:39,020 Come on, sell it. 399 00:22:39,020 --> 00:22:40,020 Don't care. 400 00:22:40,020 --> 00:22:42,020 Pull item 3.0. 401 00:22:42,020 --> 00:22:46,020 It's a simple, program, triennial demobilization. 402 00:22:46,020 --> 00:22:47,020 Put this. 403 00:22:47,020 --> 00:22:51,020 I need to move system innovator admin events with the purpose. 404 00:22:52,020 --> 00:22:55,020 So I second 405 00:22:55,020 --> 00:22:58,020 all in favor. 406 00:22:59,020 --> 00:23:00,080 Them them. 407 00:23:00,080 --> 00:23:04,080 523 of the films do advances 408 00:23:05,080 --> 00:23:09,080 the lavender beacons fields you propose a homes whatever. 409 00:23:12,080 --> 00:23:15,080 So, we the sales. 410 00:23:20,080 --> 00:23:21,080 Sorry. 411 00:23:21,080 --> 00:23:24,080 So, before going, 412 00:23:24,080 --> 00:23:27,080 to propose the adoption of bylaw 172 entitled. 413 00:23:27,080 --> 00:23:30,080 Oh, sorry. 414 00:23:30,080 --> 00:23:31,080 Oh, sorry. 415 00:23:31,080 --> 00:23:34,080 I proposed closing of the meeting. 416 00:23:38,080 --> 00:23:39,080 Okay, 417 00:23:39,080 --> 00:23:42,080 I second that motion in favor through all that. 418 00:23:43,080 --> 00:23:43,080 Okay. 419 00:23:43,080 --> 00:23:45,080 Thank you very much. 420 00:23:45,080 --> 00:23:47,080 So I started calling us. Fine. 421 00:23:47,080 --> 00:23:49,080 Forgot to. 422 00:23:49,080 --> 00:23:52,080 We will, at 730 423 00:23:53,080 --> 00:23:56,080 for the second special council meeting of the. 424 00:23:57,080 --> 00:23:59,080 That's a good boy. Was it? 425 00:23:59,080 --> 00:24:02,040 You got a little, false. 426 00:24:02,040 --> 00:24:05,040 You gave us the, the plus, 427 00:24:06,040 --> 00:24:09,040 I guess it was at the bottom. Yes. 428 00:24:09,040 --> 00:24:12,040 They had we watched the film. 429 00:24:12,040 --> 00:24:14,040 Unfortunately, there would be no way on this one.