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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, April 21^st, 2004.

POLICIES / STRATEGIES (0 ITEMS)

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DECISIONS / ACTIONS (6 ITEMS)

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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LOCAL AREA SERVICE CONSTRUCTION EAST SIDE OF HEATHER STREET BETWEEN DAYTON AVENUE AND DIXON AVENUE - BYLAW NO. 7706
(Report:  Apr. 27/04, File No.:  10-6190-20-018/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1219764)

Designated Speaker:  Siu Tse

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Local Improvement Project for Basic Ditch Elimination on the East Side of Heather Street, between Dayton Avenue and Dixon Avenue, be adopted in accordance with the Community Charter; and
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7706 (Attachment 1 to the report dated April 27^th, 2004, from the Director, Engineering), which establishes local area service construction at Heather Street from Dayton Avenue to Dixon Avenue, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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PROPOSED 2004 CAPITAL PROGRAM PROJECT BY CITY FORCES
(Report:  May 6/04, File No.:  6340-20-P.04401) (REDMS No. 139054)

Designated Speaker:  Siu Tse

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That City forces be authorized to construct the 2004 Broadmoor Watermain replacement project with the approved 2004 Capital Budget of $612,000.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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DRAFT TRANSLINK 3-YEAR TRANSIT PROGRAM (2005 2007)
(Report:  Apr. 27/04, File No.:  6480-03-02) (REDMS No. 1232543)

Designated Speaker:  Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the submission of the list of prioritized transit service improvements in Richmond, (as described in the report dated April 27^th, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), to TransLink for consideration in the finalization of its 3-Year Transit Program Plan for 2005-2007, be endorsed.
 

(2)

That staff report on the evaluation by TransLink of Richmond's submission of transit service improvements for inclusion in the Three-Year Transit Program Plan and the final 3-Year Transit Program Plan for 2005-2007.

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CRESTWOOD COMMUNITY SHUTTLE SERVICE PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS
(Report:  Apr. 26/04, File No.:  10-6480-03-01/2004 Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1230807)

Designated Speaker:  Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed implementation and public consultation process for the new Crestwood Community Shuttle service, (as described in the report dated April 26^th, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

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BIKE MONTH AND COMMUTER CHALLENGE JUNE 2004
(Report:  Apr. 22/04, File No.:  10-6460-10/2004 Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1230306)

Designated Speaker:  Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the overall objectives of the Bike Month 2004 campaign, (as outlined in the report dated April 22^nd, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.
 

(2)

That the City participate in various regional and local activities during the Bike Month 2004 campaign by registering in the annual Commuter Challenge to encourage cycling as a sustainable form of transportation and reduce the use of single occupant vehicles.
 

(3)

That staff co-ordinate the undertaking of the proposed activities with various campaign participants and other municipalities in the region (as outlined in the report dated April 22^nd, 2004, from the Director, Engineering).

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BARNARD DRIVE PROPOSED TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
(Report:  Apr. 29/04, File No.:  6450-09) (REDMS No. 1154313)

Designated Speaker:  Gordon Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed traffic calming measures on Barnard Drive, (as described in the report dated April 29^th, 2004, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed for implementation as part of the approved City's 2004 Capital Program.

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INFORMATION / AWARENESS (1 ITEM)

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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POTENTIAL DRAINAGE PROBLEM
(Report:  May 3/04, File No.:  10-6375-03/2004 Vol 1) (REDMS No. 1230456)

Designated Speaker:  Jim Young

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated May 3^rd, 2004, from the Director, Engineering), regarding a Potential Drainage Problem related to raised lots and lanes, be receive for information.

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MANAGERS REPORT

ADJOURNMENT