May 17, 2017 - Minutes

Date:

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Chak Au, Chair
Councillor Harold Steves
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Alexa Loo

Also Present:

Councillor Linda McPhail

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 April 20, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

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)

It was moved and seconded

(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).

CARRIED

2.

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

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

3.

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

In response to a query from Committee, Kimberley Armour, Environmental Coordinator, advised that the European chafer beetle has impacted the Lower Mainland.

It was moved and seconded

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

CARRIED

4.

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

It was moved and seconded

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.

CARRIED

5.

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

In reply to a query from Committee, Suzanne Bycraft, Manager, Fleet and Environmental Programs, advised that the City currently does not require that its contractors utilize “green” fleet; however, staff are aware of alternative fuel options and this could be considered in the future.

It was moved and seconded

(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.

CARRIED

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(1)

No. 2 Road Multi-Use Pathway

Milton Chan, Manager, Engineering Design and Construction, provided an update on the progress of the No. 2 Road Multi-Use Pathway, noting that staff are currently examining alignment options that minimizes impact to trees in the area.

(2)

Harvest Power

John Irving, Director, Engineering, commented on the recent decision by the Environmental Appeal Board with regard to Harvest Power’s appeal.

(3)

Public Works

Tom Stewart, Director, Public Works Operations, spoke on National Public Works Week and highlighted that the Public Works Open House was successful with over 5,000 people attending the event.

Committee thanked staff for all their efforts in volunteering and hosting a success event.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:13 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, May 17, 2017.

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Councillor Chak Au
Chair

Hanieh Berg
Legislative Services Coordinator