November 23, 2016 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PWT-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee held on October 19, 2016.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

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

DELEGATIONS

1.

Erich Harvey, cycling coach and local resident, to speak on cycling safety.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

2.

Provincial 2017/18 BikeBC program submission
(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-THIG1) (REDMS No. 5200523)

PWT-11

See Page PWT-11 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the submission for cost-sharing to the Province’s 2017/2018 BikeBC Program for the River Drive multi-use pathway, as described in the report, titled “Provincial 2017/2018 BikeBC Program Submission” dated October 21, 2016, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That, should the above application be successful and the project receive Council’s approval via the annual capital budget process, the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the funding agreement and that the 2017 Capital Plan and the 5-Year Financial Plan (2017-2021) be updated accordingly.

3.

TransLink Draft Regional Goods Movement strategy
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 5201462 v. 3)

PWT-17

See Page PWT-17 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That TransLink be advised that the City supports the draft Regional Goods Movement Strategy in principle, subject to continued dialogue with the City on key items as described in the staff report, titled “TransLink Draft Regional Goods Movement Strategy” dated October 26, 2016, from the Director, Transportation, to ensure that urban freight movement and associated economic benefits are enhanced without diminishing the City’s authority over local roadways or resulting in negative impacts to the community;

(2)

That the City continue to work with TransLink and relevant stakeholders to finalize the draft Regional Goods Movement Strategy; and

(3)

That staff be directed to report back on the detailed action plans when completed.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

4.

horseshoe slough pump station
(File Ref. No. 10-6340-20-P.15305) (REDMS No. 5209602)

PWT-26

See Page PWT-26 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Peter Brennert

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the design concept for the Horseshoe Slough Drainage Pump Station Upgrade as detailed in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled, “Horseshoe Slough Pump Station,” be approved.

5.

electric vehicle Fleet and charging station Infrastructure
(File Ref. No. 02-0780-01) (REDMS No. 5201896 v. 5)

PWT-31

See Page PWT-31 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the tiered approach and key considerations for acquiring electric vehicles within the City’s vehicle fleet, as outlined in the staff report titled “Electric Vehicle Fleet and Charging Station Infrastructure,” dated October 22, 2016 from the Director, Public Works Operations, be endorsed; and

(2)

That staff report back regarding the potential installation of community Level 3 charge stations, including an energy cost recovery approach, as part of advancing greenhouse gas emissions under the City’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan.

6.

update on 2016/2017 snow and ice response preparations
(File Ref. No. ) (REDMS No. 5195272 v. 2)

PWT-42

See Page PWT-42 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Ben Dias

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Update on 2016/2017 Snow and Ice Response Preparations,” dated October 20, 2016, from the Director, Public Works Operations be received for information.

7.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT