MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, July 17, 2002, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS

2.

CONTRACT T.1537 ASPIN AND SHERMAN SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION
(Report: July 15/02, File No.: 0775-20-T.1537) (REDMS No. 812708)

The Manager, Engineering Design and Construction, Robert Gonzalez, was present to answer questions.

It was moved and seconded

That staff be authorized:

(1)

to open the single tender submission from PW Trenchless Technologies Limited; and

(2)

to award the contract to PW Trenchless Technologies Limited provided that sufficient funding is available in project # 40605, Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure Rehabilitation.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

3.

APPLICATION TO CONDUCT A MEMORIAL PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2002
(Report: August 2/02, File No.: 7400-20-PARA1) (REDMS No. 824891)

The Manager, Transportation Planning, Victor Wei, was present to answer questions.

It was moved and seconded

That Richmond Fire/Rescue Department Honour Guard Steering Committee be granted the approval to conduct a memorial parade on Wednesday, September 11, 2002.

CARRIED

4.

PROPOSED ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PALMS DEVELOPMENT (7080 AND 7088 ST. ALBANS ROAD AND 8433 BENNETT ROAD)
(Report: August 6/02, File No.: 4105-01) (REDMS No. 809790)

Donna Chan, Transportation Engineer, briefly reviewed the report.

Ms. Monica Stefansson, representative of the Strata Council of the Palms, and Mr. Dale Bosa, representative of the developer, were present. Ms. Stefansson thanked the Transportation Department for its work and effort in effecting a win/win situation that provided the residents of the Palms with the security of a second access.

It was moved and seconded

That a new right-in/right-out driveway on Granville Avenue (east of St. Albans Road) at the Palms development (7080 and 7088 St. Albans Road and 8433 Bennett Road), be approved.

Prior to the question being called the Chair expressed concern about the potential for traffic back up at the Granville access and requested that the situation be monitored. The question was then called and it was CARRIED.

5.

SERVICE LEVEL REVIEW TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
(Report: July 29/02, File No.: 0340-20-UDEV1) (REDMS No. 727308)

The General Manager, Urban Development, David McLellan and the Director of Transportation, Gordon Chan, reviewed and responded to questions on the Transportation Department levels of service.

The Committee commended transportation staff for their efforts in planning the transportation requirements for the Tall Ships Festival and also the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of the greater than anticipated attendance.

Councillor Kumagai requested that truck speeds on Westminster Highway thru the Hamilton area be monitored in response to resident concerns. In addition, Councillor Kumagai questioned whether existing traffic barriers could be extended closer to McLean Park.

It was moved and seconded

That the attached report (dated July 29, 2002 from the Director, Transportation), regarding levels of service for various transportation programs, be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

MANAGERS REPORT

The Acting General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, Dave Semple and the Manager, Water Services, Steve McClurg responded to questions pertaining to resident concerns on water quality.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:50 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 Wednesday, August 21, 2002.

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Councillor Lyn Greenhill
Chair

Deborah MacLennan
Administrative Assistant