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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, June 22^nd, 2005.

DELEGATIONS

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2.

Dee Gilmore, 6220 No. 8 Road, Richmond, to speak to the issue of truck traffic on
No. 8 Road.

POLICIES / STRATEGIES (0   ITEMS)

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DECISIONS / ACTIONS (5 ITEMS)

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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3.

MAJOR ROAD NETWORK – OPERATIONAL, MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION AGREEMENT

(Report:  August 8^th, 2005, File No.:  10-6375-04) (REDMS No. 1618377)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Director, City Clerk’s Office and the General Manager of Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the Operational, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Agreements between the City of Richmond and TransLink on an annual basis.

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4.

RE-ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO COMPLETE SEWER REPAIRS IN THE BRIDGEPORT AREA

(Report:  July 20^th, 2005, File No.:  10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 1616595)

Designated Speaker:  Jim Young

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the transfer of $73,000 of excess capital funding from the Jesmond Sanitary Sewer Replacement (project #40625) be approved to allow commencement of sanitary sewer repairs in the Bridgeport area.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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5.

BUSINESS LICENSING OF CLASS A AND CLASS N TAXICABS IN RICHMOND(Report:  August 15^th, 2005, File No.: 12-8275-02) (REDMS No. 1612777)

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Chief Licence Inspector be directed to bring forward amendments to Business Licence Bylaw 7360 and Vehicle For Hire Bylaw 6900 that would:

(a)

remove the limit on the maximum number of Class A and Class N taxicabs permitted to be licensed; and

(b)

require taxicab operators to have completed Level 1 of the TaxiHost Training Program.

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6.

CYCLING AND PARKING ISSUES ON ARTERIAL ROADS
(Report:  August 16^th, 2005, File No.:  10-6360-01) (REDMS No. 1605502)

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the existing parking permitted on the west side of Railway Avenue immediately north of Steveston Highway be removed and a “No Parking Anytime” regulation be established along this section of roadway to allow the continuation of the existing bicycle lane.

(2)

That residents and businesses located on Railway Avenue between Steveston Highway and Hollymount Gate be advised of the parking regulation change.

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7.

CONTRACT T.2720 – DITCH CLEANING HORSESHOE SLOUGH/SHELL ROAD CANAL

(Report:  August 24^th, 2005, File No.:  10-6340-20-P.04301) (REDMS No. 1642034)

Designated Speaker:  Jim Young

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City enter into a contract with CAP Ventures Ltd., in accordance with Contract T.2720 – Horseshoe Slough/Shell Road Canal Ditch Cleaning for the total amount of $153,000.00.

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INFORMATION / AWARENESS (1 ITEM)

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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8.

RICHMOND’S ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2005
(Report:  August 16^th, 2005, File No.:  10-6125-01) (REDMS No. 1636491)

Designated Speaker:  Phil Hogg

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That “Richmond’s Energy Management Program 2005” attached to the staff report (dated August 16^th, 2005, from the Director, Engineering) be received for information.

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MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT