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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, October 22^nd, 2003.

POLICIES / STRATEGIES (1)

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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2.

LANE POLICY
(Report:  Oct. 31/03, File No.:  6360-07) (REDMS No. 1087611)

Designated Speaker:  Robert Gonzales

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated October 31^st, 2003, from the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works), regarding a Lane Policy, be received for information.

DECISIONS / ACTIONS (5)

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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3.

MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS OF LISTING OF AMMONIA UNDER THE CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT (CEPA)
(Report:  Nov. 5/03, File No.:  0155-01) (REDMS No. 1089043)

Designated Speaker:  Siu Tse

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That (as outlined in the report dated November 5^th, 2003, from the Manager, Engineering Planning):

(1)

Letters be written to Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection and to the Honourable David Anderson, Minister of Environment advising of Councils position that the management of environmental issues pertaining to municipal wastewater be conducted using a one window regulatory approach and in a manner which considers site-specific conditions to ensure  wise use of financial resources and  meaningful environmental benefits.
 

(2)

That copies of these letters be sent to the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD), the Union of BC Municipalities and the Federation of Municipalities.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

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4.

INDUSTRY PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP
(Report:  Nov. 7/03, File No.:  6370-01) (REDMS No. 1070013)

Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a letter be written to the Premier, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, the Minister of State for Deregulation, the Union of BC Municipalities and the BC Dairy Council advising of Councils position that the B.C. Dairy Councils proposal for a top-up payment program is not supported, and that milk containers be included in the deposit-refund system, and that such program be implemented as soon as possible.
 

(2)

That a letter be written to the Minister of the Environment, the Minister of Natural Resources Canada, the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Union of BC Municipalities and Electronics Product Stewardship Canada advising of Councils position that an industry product stewardship program be developed as quickly as possible for managing electronic waste (e-waste), whereby industry assumes full responsibility for all aspects of e-waste, including establishing collection, recycling, transportation and disposal methods, and that such program be undertaken in accordance with the Basel Convention.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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5.

TRANSLINK 10-YEAR TRANSPORTATION OUTLOOK AND 3-YEAR (2005-2007) PLAN
(Report:  Nov. 5/03, File No.:  0154-04) (REDMS No. 1079075)

Designated Speaker:  Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the overall transportation objectives and initiatives of TransLinks 10-Year Outlook, including the specific transportation improvements and the financial strategy to fund those improvements identified in TransLinks 3-Year Plan for 2005-2007, (as described in the report dated November 5^th, 2003, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.
 

(2)

That TransLink be requested to incorporate the following aspects into the 10-Year Outlook:
 

(a)

recognition that the proposed Blundell Road/Highway 99 interchange and Blundell Road/Nelson Road corridor between Highway 99 and Westminster Highway is part of the Greater Vancouver Gateway Councils Major Commercial Transportation System (MCTS); and
 

(b)

identification of all elements of the MCTS as candidate Major Road Capital Projects for implementation beyond 2007 to support goods movement and economic growth in the region.
 

(3)

That TransLink be requested to establish, as part of the 10-Year Outlook, a structured review and evaluation process to determine future Major Road Capital Projects that allows consideration of facilities outside of municipal jurisdictions in recognition of their importance to the regional road network, such as the Steveston Highway/Highway 99 Interchange Upgrade project.
 

(4)

That TransLink be requested to consider implementing the following initiatives as part of the 10-Year Outlook:
 

( a)

the remaining transit service improvements identified in Richmond's Area Transit Plan by 2007 and the regular update of all Area Transit Plans to coincide with TransLinks three-year planning cycle;
 

( b)

the testing of alternative fuels for transit vehicles include both conventional buses and community shuttles;
 

( c)

expanded use of marine transportation for both passenger and goods movements to areas beyond the identified Burrard Inlet crossings;
 

( d)

broadening the criteria for potential projects eligible for Major Road Network (MRN) Minor Capital Program funding to provide municipalities with greater flexibility in the allocation of funds to other capital program areas such as cycling and transit infrastructure;
 

(e)

greater use of transportation demand management measures and encouragement of alternative transportation modes to mitigate the need for continued road capacity expansion for single occupant vehicles and to help Canada meet its Kyoto Accord targets of a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions;
 

(f)

encourage increased travel by cycling via the initiation of promotional and educational programs, provision for cyclists on all new or upgraded TransLink facilities and establishment of a Major Capital Bicycle Program to support construction of regionally significant cycling infrastructure;
 

(g)

should a fare increase in April 2005 be approved, retention of the 1-zone cash fare at $2.00 to encourage local travel by transit;
 

(h)

that any application of the proposed parking area/stall tax as a funding source be equitable across the region and that TransLink report back to Council on a public consultation plan to be conducted prior to any implementation of the measure;
 

(i)

establishment of a sustainable long-term financial strategy to provide certainty as to the transportation improvements feasible beyond the end of the 3-Year Plan in 2007 and the end of the 10-Year Outlook in 2013.
 

(5)

That TransLink be requested to report back to Council on the results of its public consultation activities for the 10-Year Outlook following their conclusion in December 2003.
 

(6)

That the above recommendations be conveyed to TransLink Board of Directors for their consideration.

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6.

CITY CENTRE NORTH TRANSIT AND TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATIONS
(Report:  Oct. 29/03, File No.:  0100-20-CCNT1-01) (REDMS No. 1050386)

Designated Speaker:  Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the recommendations of the City Centre North Transit and Transportation Task Force, (as described in the report dated October 29^th, 2003, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.
 

(2)

That staff report back through separate reports or other regular work program initiatives on the required action plans to address the above recommendations from the Task Force in a timely manner.
 

(3)

That the contributions of the City Centre North Transit and Transportation Task Force towards improving traffic, parking and transit conditions in the City Centre north area be formally acknowledged.

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PACEMORE AVENUE WALKWAY FINAL SURVEY RESULTS
(Report:  Oct. 30/03, File No.:  6360-12-01) (REDMS No. 1071705)

Designated Speaker:  Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the proposed pedestrian walkway along Pacemore Avenue be cancelled based on the results of the latest survey of the residents in the area.
 

(2)

That special advisory signage be installed to encourage drivers to respect the residential nature of the area and to enhance pedestrian safety.

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INFORMATION / AWARENESS (1)

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES/ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS/URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONS

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8.

DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING COSTS REFERRAL
(Report:  Oct. 29/03, File No.:  4105-01) (REDMS No. 1029287)

Designated Speaker:  Graham Willis

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated October 29, 2003, prepared by staff in the Finance, Engineering and Development Application Departments) in response to referrals from Committee regarding development and engineering costs, be received for information.

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MANAGERS REPORT

ADJOURNMENT