July 20, 2016 - Minutes

Date:

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Chak Au, Chair
Councillor Harold Steves
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Ken Johnston

Absent:

Councillor Alexa Loo

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee held on June 22, 2016, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

September 21, 2016, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

Proposed Goodwin enterprises (2015) Ltd. Servicing Agreement
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 5032930 v. 2)

It was moved and seconded

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to finalize and execute a Servicing Agreement between the City and Goodwyn Enterprises (2015) Ltd. to abandon and replace ageing infrastructure that passes through and around properties owned by Goodwyn Enterprises (2015) Ltd., and to discharge a statutory right of way (Plan No. 47019), based on the material terms and conditions set out in the staff report titled “Proposed Goodwyn Enterprises (2015) Ltd. Servicing Agreement” dated June 27, 2016 from the Director, Engineering.

CARRIED

2.

Municipal Access Agreement with Optic Zoo Networks Ltd.
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 5027209)

It was moved and seconded

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, a Municipal Access Agreement between the City and Optic Zoo Networks Ltd. containing the material terms and conditions set out in the staff report titled, “Municipal Access Agreement with Optic Zoo Networks Ltd.”, dated May 31, 2016 from the Director, Engineering.

CARRIED

3.

Pesticide use control bylaw amendments in response to the provincial integrated pest management regulation amendments
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-04-01) (REDMS No. 5021648 v. 4)

In reply to questions from the Committee, Lesley Douglas, Manager, Environmental Sustainability, explained that the amendments to the Pesticide Use Control Bylaw will focus on educating the consumer and working with retailers to help residents understand the appropriate use for pesticides. 

Ms. Douglas noted that retailers are not required to be cognisant of the municipal bylaws.  However, they are under rigorous guidelines as to the delivery of the products and the manner in which they are contained.

It was moved and seconded

That the Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 8514, Amendment Bylaw No. 9574 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

Riparian Response Strategy Review
(File Ref. No. 10-6160-08) (REDMS No. 5032024 v. 13)

It was moved and seconded

That the stakeholder consultation program outlined in the report titled “Riparian Response Strategy Review” from the Director, Engineering, dated June 27, 2016, be endorsed.

CARRIED

5.

Review of Richmond Parking Advisory Committee
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-RPAD1-01) (REDMS No. 5049478 v. 4)

The Committee echoed concerns regarding congestion of traffic in the City Centre area and discussed the mobility issues caused by these patterns.  Questions were directed to staff for clarification on the actions currently being taken by the City of Richmond on improving mobility, ridership, and congestion in the City Centre area.

Victor Wei, Director, Transportation, noted that the City Centre area plan is already addressing many of the issues regarding congestion in the area and that staff are able to provide an update on the advancement of the desired improvements.  

As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That staff provide an update on traffic volumes, mobility, and ridership in the City Centre area and report back.

CARRIED

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the Richmond Parking Advisory Committee and the Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee be dissolved; and

(2)

That past and current members of the above committees be thanked for their contributions.

CARRIED

6.

Recommendation to award contract 5659 eoi – supply and installation of conduits & water service pipes using trenchless technology and other related civil works
(File Ref. No. 02-0775-50-3118) (REDMS No. 4975387 v. 4)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Contract 5659 EOI – “Supply and Installation of Conduits & Water Service Pipes Using Trenchless Technology and Other Related Civil Works” be awarded to Ulmer Contracting Limited and that staff be authorized to extend the contract in one-year increments up to five years in total and, if required, extend the contract beyond the five-year term on a month-by-month basis until such time a new contract can be advertised and awarded; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the above contract.

CARRIED

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

Victor Wei, Director, Transportation, invited the Committee to attend a double achievement celebration at the City Centre Community Centre next week.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:14 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

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Councillor Chak Au
Chair

Shaun Divecha
Legislative Services Coordinator