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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, July 19^th, 2006.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

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Wednesday, October 18^th, 2006 (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

POLICIES / STRATEGIES (0 ITEMS)

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DECISIONS / ACTIONS (5 ITEMS)

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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MUNICIPAL ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH SHAW CABLESYSTEMS LIMITED

(Report:  July 21/06, File No.:  12-8060-02-01) (REDMS No. 1884929, 2007649)

Designated Speaker:  Siu Tse

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the attached Municipal Access Agreement between the City of Richmond and Shaw Cablesystems Limited be executed.

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4.

RICHMOND LONG RANGE DRINKING WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN: VOLUNTEER WATER METER PROGRAM EXTENSION

(Report:  Sept. 5/06, File No.:  10-6060-02-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2013620)

Designated Speaker:  Siu Tse

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Richmond Long Range Drinking Water Management Plan: Volunteer Water Meter Program be extended for another three years.

(2)

That a single-source contract be extended with Neptune Technology Group.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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5.

TRANSLINK 2007 CAPITAL PROGRAM COST-SHARING SUBMISSIONS - MAJOR ROAD NETWORK, BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT-RELATED ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

(Report:  Sept. 8/06, File No.:  01-0154-04/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1992359)

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the submission of various road and traffic signal improvement projects for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2007 Major Road Network (MRN) Minor Capital Program, as described in the attached report, be endorsed.

(2)

That the submission of pavement marking improvements on bicycle routes for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2007 Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost-Sharing Program, as described in the attached report, be endorsed.

(3)

That the submission of various transit facility improvements for cost-sharing as part of the TransLink 2007 Transit-Related Road Infrastructure Program, , (as described in the report dated September 8^th, 2006, from the Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

(4)

That, should the above submissions be successful, the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, or her delegate, be authorized to execute the funding agreements.

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TRANSLINK PRINCIPLES FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – COMMENTS FROM CITY OF RICHMOND

(Report:  Aug. 31/06, File No.:  01-0154-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1989571)

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That TransLink be advised that the City supports TransLink’s proposed principles for public consultation and community engagement and that the following comments be considered in the refinement and execution of the principles in order to enhance their effectiveness:

(1)

clarify how public opinion and views at the local municipal level will be solicited and considered, separate from local Council resolutions;

(2)

define the terms “key” decisions and “major” projects, policies and programs as well as what criteria will trigger public consultation; and

(3)

provide a public consultation web page within the TransLink website that clearly states TransLink’s principles for public consultation and directs viewers to appropriate areas where public consultation reports, opportunities for feedback and other related information can be accessed.

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ICBC ZERO CRASH MONTH CHALLENGE – OCTOBER 2006

(Report:  Sept. 1/06, File No.:  10-6450-09-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2014571)

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City endorse and participate in ICBC’s Zero Crash Month Challenge during October 2006, (as described in the report dated September 1^st, 2006 from the Director, Transportation), to help reduce vehicle crashes and road-related harm in the community.

(2)

That a proclamation be issued to indicate that Richmond will be an official participant in the Zero Crash Month Challenge.

(3)

That the Challenge be referred to various community groups and City-related organizations.

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INFORMATION / AWARENESS (0 ITEMS)

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MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT