The Chair, following discussion with staff, advised that the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 8^th, 2002, would not be held.

MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, June 19^th, 2002, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

2.

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION LEVELS OF SERVICE 2002
(Report:  June 26/02, File No.:   0340-20-PWOR1) (REDMS No. 760481)

The General Manager, Engineering & Public Works, Jeff Day, advised that the Engineering and Facilities components of his Division would be reviewed at todays meeting.  He further advised that the Engineering levels of service would focus on long term planning, the design of new infrastructure, and ensuring that the facilities were designed to meet the City's needs; while the Facilities review would be a combination of the two, planning and construction and maintenance of existing buildings.

The Manager, Engineering Design and Construction, Robert Gonzales, reviewed and responded to questions on the Engineering Budget and Service levels. 

The Manager, Facilities Planning and Construction, David Naysmith, reviewed and responded to questions on the Facilities Budget and Service levels. 

The Manager, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Phil Hogg, reviewed and responded to questions on the Facilities Operation and Maintenance.  A copy of the entire presentation is attached as Schedule A and forms part of these minutes. 

During the discussion which ensued during Mr. Hoggs presentation, suggestions were made with regard to (i) examining the cost of using daytime contract security in comparison to the same work being undertaken by City staff; and (ii) creating a policy and guidelines for the use of video surveillance equipment in City-owned buildings and property. 

Discussion also took place on the lessons learned with respect to youth using the concrete forms surrounding City Hall for skateboarding and bicycling which could be applied to other sites, and on the City's graffiti removal program.

It was moved and seconded

That the report (dated June 26, 2002 from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works), regarding Engineering & Public Works Levels of service for Engineering and Facilities be received for information.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:16 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Thursday, July 4^th, 2002.

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Councillor Lyn Greenhill
Chair

Fran J. Ashton
Executive Assistant