March 23, 2005 Agenda
Public Works & Transportation Committee
Anderson Room, City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2005
4:00 p.m.
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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005. |
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POLICIES / STRATEGIES (1 ITEM) |
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ENGINEERING & PUBLIC DIVISION |
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NATIONAL GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE (Report: Mar. 1/05, File No.: 10-6000-01/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1436878) |
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Designated Speaker: Greg Scott |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That the National Guide to Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure be supported, and that staff review, and where practical, implement the best practices contained in the Guide. |
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DECISIONS / ACTIONS (5 ITEMS) |
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ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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ROADWAY RESTORATION REGULATION BYLAW (Report: Mar. 23/05, File No.: 12-8060-20-7869) (REDMS No. 1339203, 1365878) |
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Designated Speaker: Robert Gonzalez |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That Roadway Restoration Regulation Bylaw No. 7869 be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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DEFERRAL OF WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT (Report: Mar. 4/05, File No.: 10-6000-01/2005/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1446470) |
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Designated Speaker: Robert Gonzalez |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That the approved 2005 water projects on Westminster Highway, between No. 3 Road and Shell Road, be deferred to 2006. |
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BRITISH COLUMBIA COMMUNITY WATER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATIONS (Report: Mar. 14/05, File No.: 1090-01) (REDMS No. ) | |
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Designated Speaker: Robert Gonzalez | |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION | |
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That the projects (identified in the report dated March 23rd, 2005, from the Director of Engineering), be submitted for the British Columbia Community Water Improvement Grant Program; and |
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That the City’s portion of the project cost and Water Utility Reserve and Sanitary Sewer DCC Reserve funding sources for the projects be conditionally approved, pending the award of that project grant. |
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CONTRACT T.1575 – UNDERGROUNDING CONSTRUCTION FOR BC HYDRO, TELUS AND SHAW WESTMINSTER HWY FROM NO. 3 RD TO GARDEN CITY RD. (Report: Mar. 16/05, File No.: 10-6340-20-P.04208/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1455094) |
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Designated Speaker: Robert Gonzalez |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That the City of Richmond enter into a contract with Fred Thompson Contractors (1991) Ltd., in accordance with Contract T.1575 – Undergrounding Construction for BC Hydro, Telus and Shaw on Westminster Highway from No. 3 Road to Garden City Road, for the total amount of $674,222. |
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(Report: Mar. 9/05, File No.: ) (REDMS No. 11437214) |
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Designated Speaker: Greg Scott |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That an annual 50% cost subsidized rain barrel distribution program be implemented by the City to increase water conservation awareness and complement the residential metering program. |
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URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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ICBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – NETWORK SCREENING STUDY AND PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2005 (Report: Mar. 5/05, File No.: 0150-20-ICBC1-01) (REDMS No. 1391449) |
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Designated Speaker: Victor Wei |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects potentially eligible for funding contributions from the City/ICBC 2005 Road Safety Improvement Program, (as described in the report dated March 5th, 2005, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be endorsed. |
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INFORMATION / AWARENESS (2 ITEMS) |
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ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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(Report: Mar. 8/05, File No.: 10-6000-01/2005-Vol 1) (REDMS No. 1391270) |
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Designated Speaker: Greg Scott |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That the report (dated March 8th, 2005 from the Director of Operations), regarding the Annual Water Quality Report, be received for information. |
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AWARD OF 2005 PAVING CONTRACT T.1574 (Report: Feb. 23/05, File No.: 10-6050-01/2005 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1437727) |
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Designated Speaker: Robert Gonzalez |
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That the report from the Director, Engineering regarding the award of Contract T.1574 – 2005 Asphaltic Concrete Paving to the lowest bidder, Columbia Bitulithic Limited, be received for information. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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RAV Update – Terry Crowe |
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Council – No. 3 Road Visioning Workshop |
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ADJOURNMENT |