Public Works & Transporation Committee Meeting Agenda - March 21, 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, March 7^th, 2001.

Mr. Walter Faryna, #402 - 6088 Minoru Boulevard, regarding the need for a loading zone on Minoru Boulevard for Horizons Tower A.

REQUEST FOR LANE CLOSURE ON MINORU BOULEVARD FOR A LOADING ZONE BY HORIZONS TOWER ‘A’ STRATA COUNCIL
(Report: Mar. 12/01, File No.: 6360-01) (REDMS No. 305953)

Designated Speaker: Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the request by Horizons Tower ‘A’ Strata Council to close the northbound curb lane of Minoru Boulevard along the frontage of the development to facilitate a time-limited loading zone, be denied for reasons of public safety and liability.

That staff continue to work with the Horizons Tower ‘A’ Strata Council and Richmond Centre Mall management to pursue the use of the on-site mall facilities for loading/unloading purposes as per the existing arrangement between the two parties.

RICHMOND/AIRPORT - VANCOUVER RAPID TRANSIT STUDY (PHASE 2) - PROGRESS REPORT
(Report: Mar. 12/01, File No.: 0154-03) (REDMS No. 305895) (Delegation: Ms. Jane Bird, Project Director, Richmond/Airport - Vancouver Rapid Transit.)

Designated Speaker: Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated March 12^th, 2001 from the Manager, Transportation, and the Project Director, Richmond/Airport - Vancouver Rapid Transit Study), regarding the status of the Richmond/Airport-Vancouver Rapid Transit Study, be received for information; and that staff continue to participate actively in the project.

That staff and the Project Director provide further updates to Council on the work progress, including the conclusions and recommendations reached at the end of Phase 2 of the study.

IMPLEMENTATION OF #98 B-LINE - MARKETING AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
(Report: Mar. 7/01, File No.: 6480-03-01) (REDMS No. 302679)

Designated Speaker: Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff work with TransLink on its marketing and education plan to raise awareness of the new #98 B-Line service and to familiarize both motorists and transit users as to the operation and usage of the service.

That staff monitor the effectiveness of the #98 B-Line marketing and education plan in conjunction with TransLink and report to Council if further action is required.

That Council formally acknowledge the efforts of TransLink to promote the #98 B-Line service through its marketing and education campaign.

TENDER T.1525 SANITARY SEWER FORCEMAIN CONSTRUCTION ON SHELL ROAD WEST, FROM 120 METRES SOUTH OF HAMMERSMITH WAY TO WILLIAMS ROAD
(Report: Mar. 7/01, File No.: 0775-20) (REDMS No. 304249)

Designated Speaker: Steve Ono

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Shell Road sanitary forcemain project which is included in the proposed 2001 Capital Program at a budgeted cost of $1,300,000 be approved for construction in advance of approval of the 2001 Capital Program.

That the City enter into a contract with Pedre Contractors Limited in accordance with Tender T.1525 - Sanitary Sewer Forcemain Construction on Shell Road West from 120 metres south of Hammersmith Way to Williams Road in the total tendered amount of $833,865 plus GST.

LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN - STAGE 3
(Report: Mar. 8/01, File No.: 0157-20-LWMP1) (REDMS No. 274957)

Designated Speaker: Paul Lee

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Waste Management Plan entitled "Greater Vancouver Regional District Liquid Waste Management Plan, February, 2001", be adopted; and

That the Greater Vancouver Regional District be authorized to submit the Liquid Waste Management Plan to the Provincial Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks for approval pursuant to Section 18(1) of the British Columbia Waste Management Act.

MANAGER’S REPORT