May 17, 2017 - Agenda

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee held on April 20, 2017.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

June 21, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

BC Energy Step Code for New Private Buildings
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 5367037 v. 8)

PWT-9

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Designated Speaker:  Brendan McEwen

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the stakeholder consultation program in the report titled "BC Energy Step Code for New Private Buildings” dated April 11, 2017, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed for the purpose of gaining feedback on how the Energy Step Code can be implemented in Richmond;

(2)

That the air barrier installation training program identified in the report titled "BC Energy Step Code for New Private Buildings" dated April 11, 2017, from the Director, Engineering, be approved with $60,350 funding from the Carbon Tax Provision; and

(3)

That the funding for the air barrier installation training program be included as an amendment to the 5 Year Financial Plan (2017-2021).

2.

Award of Contract 5757 EOI – Recycling Depot Container Collection and Recycling Services
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-04-01) (REDMS No. 5374675)

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Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Contract 5757 EOI, Recycling Depot Container Collection and Recycling Services, be awarded as follows:

(a)

Cascades Recovery Inc. – the container collection and recycling services for the following commodities at the unit rates quoted:  newspaper, mixed paper and cardboard; and

(b)

Super Save Group – the container collection and recycling services for the following commodities at the unit rates quoted:  tin, scrap metal, aluminium, plastic and yard waste;

(2)

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 as a new contract can be advertised and awarded; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to execute the above contracts.

3.

Amendment to Water Use Restriction Bylaw
(File Ref. No. 10-6160-07-06) (REDMS No. 5352786)

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Designated Speaker:  Kimberley Armour

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 9704 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

4.

2016 Annual Water Quality Report
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 5371641)

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Designated Speaker:  Bryan Shepherd

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “2016 Annual Water Quality Report” dated April 13, 2017 from the Director, Public Works Operations, be endorsed and made available to the community through the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media and as part of community outreach activities.

5.

2016 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and Carbon Neutral Progress Report
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-03) (REDMS No. 5372171 v. 12)

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Designated Speaker:  Levi Higgs

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2016 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) and Carbon Neutral Progress Report from the Director, Engineering dated April 27, 2017, be received for information; and

(2)

That, in accordance with Provincial requirements, the CARIP Report and Carbon Neutral Progress Report be posted on the City’s website for public access.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT