Public Works & Transporation Committee Meeting Agenda - May 3, 2000

CITY OF RICHMOND
W. H. Anderson Room
City Hall
7577 Elmbridge Way

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, April 19^th, 2000.

(Letter: Apr. 13/00, File No.: 6360-01) (REDMS No. 149199, 107048, 107493)

(Report: Apr. 20/00, File No.: 6360-01) (REDMS No. 149681)

Designated Speaker: Steve Ono

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

The request for Williams Road access from 10440 Williams Road BE DENIED.

The Williams Road Access By-law No. 3967 be amended in keeping with the City Single Family Residential Development - Access Policy 5003 and with the pending City Lane Policy.

(Report: Apr. 13/00, File No.: 6340-20-P.22004) (REDMS No. 148078)

Designated Speaker: Jeff Day

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City enter into a contract with E. Mathers Bulldozing Co. Limited in accordance with Tender T. 1518 for the construction of the Ferndale Roadway and Utilities Construction Project, in the total tendered amount of $ 1,208,057.81 plus GST.

(Report: Apr. 17/00, File No.: 6340-20-P.00306) (REDMS No. 148684)

Designated Speaker: Jeff Day

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City enter into a contract with Hexcel Construction Limited in accordance with Tender T. 1519 for storm sewer construction on the south side of the 11000 Block of Granville Avenue, from Shell Road to No. 5 Road, in the total tendered amount of $ 326,371 plus GST.

(Report: Apr. 11/00, File No.: 6400-07-02) (REDMS No. 147680)

Designated Speaker: Paul Lee

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Administration Board of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District be requested to extend the boundary of its Fraser Sewerage Area to include the lands owned or controlled by the EcoWaste Industries Ltd. (as shown in Attachment 1 to the report dated April 11^th, 2000, from the Director, Engineering).

(Report: Apr. 20/00, File No.: 6340-01) (REDMS No. 148727)

Designated Speaker: Steve Ono

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That City forces construct:

The No. 8 Road Storm Sewer Ditch Infill - Capital Project Budget $329,000; and

The General Currie Road Improvements - Capital Project Budget $300,000.

(Report: Apr. 6/00, File No.: 6125-01) (REDMS No. 139943)

Designated Speaker: Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Richmond Health Services for the provision of rodent and mosquito control services on City property (as outlined in Attachment 2 to the report dated April 6, 2000, from the Director, Engineering).

(Report: Apr. 11/00, File No.: 6480-01) (REDMS No. 147356)

Designated Speaker: Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the routing of the #480 Richmond-UBC bus service via Granville Street/41st Avenue in the City of Vancouver, be supported in principle as an introductory service; and that this service be monitored by TransLink and City staff over a one year period to determine the ridership response and operational performance characteristics.

That TransLink and City staff report to Council, through the Public Works & Transportation Committee, on the results of the monitoring of the #480 introductory bus service noted above, and that Council be advised on any required routing and service changes, based on public feedback and service performance.

(Report: Apr. 20/00, File No.: 7400-20-PARA1) (REDMS No. 149524)

Designated Speaker: Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That approval be given to Branch No. 5 of the Royal Canadian Legion to conduct a parade on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 as part of the New City Hall opening event.

That the cost for City services for this parade be charged to Special Events - Cenotaph Account No. 1501-40-000-CTAPH-0000-45931.

MANAGER’S REPORT