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ITEM

MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works & Transportation Committee held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

Thursday, May 24, 2012 (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

1.

BC HYDRO 20 YEAR WORK PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND

(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 3502343)

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Designated Speaker:  Lloyd Bie

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff report back on BC Hydro activity and progress toward a common voltage for Lulu Island on an annual basis.

2.

GILBERT TRUNK SEWER UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 10-6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 3501874)

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Designated Speaker:  Lloyd Bie

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the updated alignment for the Gilbert Trunk Sewer upgrade as identified in the staff report titled “Gilbert Trunk Sewer Update” dated April 3, 2012 from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed.

3.

EAST RICHMOND IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 10-6060-04-01) (REDMS No. 3490862)

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Designated Speaker:  Lloyd Bie

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “East Richmond Irrigation and Drainage Update” dated April 3, 2012 from the Director, Engineering, be received for information.

4.

ALEXANDRA DISTRICT ENERGY UTILITY BYLAW NO 8641 AMENDMENT BYLAW NO 8892

(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8892) (REDMS No. 3499575 v.7)

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Designated Speakers:  Cecilia Achiam & John Irving

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 8892 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

5.

CITY OF RICHMOND – “TAP WATER FIRST” INITIATIVE UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 01-0370-01) (REDMS No. 3503400 V.3)

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Designated Speaker:  Margot Daykin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “City Of Richmond – ‘Tap Water First’ Initiative Update” dated April 3, 2012 from the Interim Director, Sustainability and District Energy, be received for information.

6.

CONTINUATION OF ENHANCED PESTICIDE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

(File Ref. No. 10-6125-04-01) (REDMS No. 3510579 v.4)

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Designated Speaker:  Lesley Douglas

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Enhanced Pesticide Management Program as described in the staff report titled “Enhanced Pesticide Management Program Review”, dated February 8, 2011 (Attachment 1), including the TFT Environmental Coordinator, be approved to continue on a temporary basis until the province takes action on the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes; and

(2)

That staff report back when the provincial Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides recommendations are made public.

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

7.

MOORAGE FOR CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY STATION 10

(File Ref. No. ) (REDMS No. 3496651)

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Designated Speaker:  Serena Lusk

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard, as detailed in the staff report, “Moorage for Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Station 10,” from the Senior Manager, Parks, be approved as the location for the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Pacific Region – Station 10 to moor its boathouse and operate its services; and

(2)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete an agreement with the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary – Station 10 to moor its boathouse and operate its services at Britannia Heritage Shipyards, as outlined in the report, “Moorage for Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary – Station 10,” from the General Manager, Parks and Recreation including authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to negotiate and execute all documentation required to effect the transaction.

8.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Update on Fraser River Freshet

ADJOURNMENT