Public Works & Transporation Committee Meeting Agenda - February 7, 2001

CITY OF RICHMOND
Anderson Room
City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, January 17^th, 2001.

(Report: January 25/01, File No.: 6340-20-P.00306) (REDMS No. 273559)

Designated Speaker: Steve Ono

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that:

The ditch infill project for the north side of the 11000 block of Granville Avenue be removed from consideration as a candidate for funding in the Year 2001 Capital Budget; and

The ditch infill project for the north side of the 11000 block of Granville Avenue remain for consideration as a candidate for funding in the year 2004 within the proposed 5 year Capital Plan.

(Report: Nov. 2/00, File No.: 6400-03) (REDMS No. 210523)

Designated Speaker: Eric Gilfillan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the transfer of $127,500 from the 1998 Drainage Expenditure Bylaw No. 6860 to the Number 2 Road South Pump Station project # 45333, be approved .

(Report: January 19/01, File No.: 6450-09) (REDMS No. 251589)

Designated Speaker: Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse the following traffic and pedestrian safety measures as described in the attached report:

installation of a traffic circle at the intersection of Heather Street and Dayton Avenue at an estimated cost of $5,400;

construction of a pedestrian walkway with extruded curb on the west side of Heather Street between Dixon Avenue and Dolphin Avenue at an estimated cost of $26,300; and

minor modifications to the Dixon Avenue driveway to the Garden City Shopping Centre to improve sightlines.

That staff consult with Heather Street and Dayton Avenue residents on the proposed traffic calming measure and report back to Council on the results of the consultations.

That subject to final Council approval upon the reporting back on the residents’ feedback, the proposed traffic and pedestrian safety improvements be funded from the 2001 Minor Capital Program for Traffic Calming Improvements (subject to the approval of Council of the overall 2001 Minor Capital Budget).

(Report: Jan. 3/01, File No.: 0100-20-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 258391)

Designated Speaker: Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed 2001 initiatives for the Richmond Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, (as outlined in the report dated January 3^rd, 2001, from the Manager of Transportation), be endorsed.

That staff report to Council on the results of the proposed 2001 initiatives for the Richmond Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.

(Report: January 23/01, File No.: 6450-09) (REDMS No. 145040)

Designated Speaker: Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council endorse in principle the implementation of the following traffic engineering measures aimed at enhancing traffic safety in the Hamilton area (Westminster Highway between the Hamilton Interchange and Gilley Road):

implementation of a continuous barrier along the west shoulder of Westminster Highway (Gilley Road to the Highway 91 on-ramp) as described in the attached report, at an estimated cost of $42,000, with the City’s portion of the cost being $21,000 and TransLink funding the $21,000 balance;

installation of three additional accessible bus stops within the above section of Westminster Highway to enhance transit access in the Hamilton area at a total cost of $15,000;

installation of additional curbside barriers at the intersections of Westminster Highway with McLean Avenue and Gilley Road to create pedestrian refuges at a cost of $5,000; and

the addition of additional speed limit signs as well as "Residential Area" signs along the Westminster Highway corridor through the Hamilton area.

That the funding source of the above proposed measures be the 2000 Minor Capital Program for Traffic Safety Improvements.

That staff monitor traffic conditions along Westminster Highway in the Hamilton area for one year following the implementation of the proposed traffic safety measures and report back to Council on the effectiveness of the measures.

(Report: Dec. 27/00, File No.: 0100-20-RCYC1) (REDMS No. 254344) (Delegation: John Watson, Larry Pamer, Richmond Citizens Cycling Committee)

Designated Speaker: Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed 2001 initiatives of the Richmond Citizens Cycling Committee regarding cycling education and awareness, (as described in the report dated December 27^th, 2000 from the Senior Traffic Engineer, on behalf of the Richmond Citizens Cycling Committee), be endorsed.

That Council formally acknowledge and recognize the Richmond Citizens Cycling Committee’s key role in the planning and implementation of cycling improvements in the City and encourage the continued joint efforts of the Committee and Transportation staff to promote cycling in Richmond.

MANAGER’S REPORT