MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, May 19th, 2004 be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

POLICIES / STRATEGIES (1 ITEM)

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

2.

CITY OF RICHMOND AND BC HYDRO PROTOCOL FOR TREE MANAGEMENT
(Report:  May 12/04, File No.:  10-6550-01) (REDMS No. 1215699)
 

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed City of Richmond and BC Hydro Protocol for Tree Management (attached to the report dated May 12^th, 2004, from the Director, Engineering), be endorsed, and

(2)

That the Director of Engineering be authorized to sign the protocol and forward it to BC Hydro for signing.
 

Prior to the question on the motion being called, the Director, Engineering, Robert Gonzales advised that (i) the Parks Department had been consulted and were satisfied with the report; and (ii) with regard to the A List, the City had the opportunity to override the protocol and plant the trees it wished to plant; however, this opportunity did not exist with the B list.

The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

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DECISIONS / ACTIONS (3 ITEMS)

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

3.

CONTRACT T.1563 2004 WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT VIKING WAY (BRIDGEPORT RD. TO VULCAN WAY), BAKERVIEW SUBDIVISION AND MORES SUBDIVISION
(Report:  May 26/04, File No.:  03-1000-20-T.1563) (REDMS No. 1268521)
 

It was moved and seconded

That the City enter into a contract with Pedre Contractors Ltd., in accordance with Contract T.1563 2004 Watermain Replacement, for the total amount of $955,880.

CARRIED

4.

ALDERBRIDGE SANITARY PUMP STATION REHABILITATION
(Report:  June 4/04, File No.:  10-6400-03) (REDMS No. 1297883)
 

It was moved and seconded

That $195,000 of excess funds from the 2002 Sanitary Pump Station Rehabilitation Account (No. 40610) be used to fund rehabilitation of the Alderbridge Sanitary Pump Station.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

5.

SUSTAINABLE REGION SHOWCASE FOR GREATER VANCOUVER
(Report:  June 7/04, File No.:  10-6500-01/2004 Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1296591)
 

It was moved and seconded

That a letter from the City be forwarded to the Chair of Board of Directors of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (GVTA) to request that Richmond be considered as a candidate municipality to participate in the following proposed initiatives under the Sustainable Region Showcase, (as described in the report dated June 7^th, 2004, from the Acting Director, Transportation):
 

(1)

the Hybrid Bus Demonstration Project; and

(2)

the Goods Movement Strategy.

The question on the motion was not called, as the suggestion was made that the direct benefits which Richmond would receive from the project should be emphasized more strongly. 

Discussion ensued, during which information was provided that the focus of the Goods Management Initiative would focus on the Fraser Port area, however the Airport could be included as a secondary candidate, as there would be opportunities to involve many different areas.

The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

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INFORMATION / AWARENESS (0 ITEMS)

6.

MANAGERS REPORT

The Manager, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Phil Hogg, provided an update on Facility Management staffs efforts to maintain the City's Power Smart Certification.  (A copy of the memorandum circulated to Council members on this matter is on file in the City Clerks Office.)  During his update, Mr. Hogg advised that the City, at the annual BC Hydro Power Smart Awards dinner, was presented with a handcrafted glass platter in recognition of the City's continued effort and commitment to the Power Smart ethic.

A brief discussion ensued on the savings being realized by the City now and in the future, during which the suggestion was made that the award be presented to the Mayor at an upcoming Council Meeting, and a press release issued, to make the public aware of the City's efforts.

Councillor Kumagai expressed his thanks and appreciation to Mr. Gonzales for the assistance and prompt response he provided in helping to open the Garden City Road extension at Charles Street. 

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:12 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, June 23, 2004.

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Councillor Rob Howard
Chair

Fran J. Ashton
Executive Assistant, City Clerks Office