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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, March 20^th, 2002.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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2.

PROPOSED CLOSURE OF NO. 8 ROAD AT THE GRANVILLE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY
(Report:  Mar. 28/02, File No.:  6360-06) (REDMS No. 675619)  (Delegations:  Bill Zylmans, Richmond Farmers Institute; Ron Emerson, Emerson Real Estate Group)

Designated Speaker:  Jim Hnatiuk

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

( 1 )

That the proposed permanent closure of No. 8 Road at the Granville Avenue road right-of-way for all traffic except emergency vehicles, be endorsed.

( 2 )

That staff continue to work with all landowners, business operators, area farmers and residents to ensure reasonable alternative access for Fraser Port Lands is provided while respecting the intent and direction of the Official Community Plan, the City's long term road network expansion strategies, and related City policies.

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TALL SHIPS CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR SPECIAL TRANSIT SERVICES
(Report:  Mar. 19/02, File No.:  6480-01) (REDMS No. 666126)

Designated Speaker:  Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

( 1 )

That the conceptual special transit services to support the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 event, be endorsed in principle.

( 2 )

That staff continue to work with TransLink, Coast Mountain Bus Company and the Richmond Tall Ships 2002 Committee to refine the transit plan.

( 3 )

That staff report to Committee on a comprehensive Richmond Tall Ships 2002 Transportation Plan, including transit services and traffic and parking management.

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MANAGERS REPORT

ADJOURNMENT