September 20, 2017 - Minutes

Date:

Wednesday, September 20, 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 Bill McNulty
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 July 19, 2017, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

October 18, 2017, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

River Road – Proposed Additional Road Safety Enhancement Measures
(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 5488824 v. 3)

In reply to queries from Committee, Victor Wei, Director, Transportation, advised that in consultation with the cycling community, speed has been identified as the primary concern for cyclists and therefore, staff recommend speed humps as a long term solution. Also, he noted that cyclists can easily manoeuver over speed humps and thus their installation along River Road is not of a concern. Mr. Wei then advised that residents and businesses in the area would be informed of the upcoming installation of speed humps and staff are prepared to make further adjustments should concerns persist.  

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That Option 2 as described in the staff report titled “River Road – Proposed Additional Road Safety Enhancement Measures” dated August 22, 2017 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed for implementation as part of on-going city-wide efforts to improve safety for road users; and

(2)

That Richmond RCMP be requested to establish regular speed and vehicle weight enforcement on River Road between No. 6 Road and Westminster Highway as a complementary road safety enhancement measure to Recommendation 1.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

2.

Metro Vancouver Capital Construction Update 2017
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-03-01) (REDMS No. 5488473 v. 2)

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “Metro Vancouver Capital Construction Update 2017,” dated August 25, 2017 from the Director, Engineering be received for information.

CARRIED

3.

Restriction of Groundwater Discharge to City Drainage and Sanitary Systems
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-05-01) (REDMS No. 5489017 v. 3)

In reply to queries from Committee, Lloyd Bie, Manager, Engineering Planning, noted that restriction of groundwater discharge means restricting the water found beneath the surface of the ground from discharging into the City’s drainage system.

It was moved and seconded

That the Drainage, Dyke, and Sanitary Sewer System Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 9751 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

4.

Shell Road North Drainage Pump Station
(File Ref. No. 10-6340-20-P.16308) (REDMS No. 5495802 v. 2)

It was moved and seconded

That the design concept for the Shell Road North Drainage Pump Station as detailed in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “Shell Road North Drainage Pump Station” dated August 9, 2017 from the Director, Engineering be approved.

CARRIED

5.

Riparian Response Strategy Compliance Update
(File Ref. No.:  10-6160-00) (REDMS No. 5542675 v. 5)

Peter Russell, Senior Manager, Sustainability and District Energy, introduced Chad Paulin, Manager, Environment.

In reply to queries, Mr. Russell provided the following information:

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it is the duty of the developer through the use of a qualified environmental professional to monitor Riparian Management Areas that fall within their respective develoment;

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it is anticipated that regulatory tools will assist in developers’ understanding of protection measures; and

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following public consultation, staff will report back with a regulatory package.

It was moved and seconded

That the report titled “Riparian Response Strategy Compliance Update” from the Director, Engineering, dated September 11, 2017 be received for information.

CARRIED

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Dike and Pump Station Damage

John Irving, Director, Engineering, provided an update on the damages caused by BC Hydro in relation to the proposed George Massey Tunnel replacement project. Mr. Irving noted that some repairs have been made and costs will be incurred by BC Hydro.

Discussion took place and a report written by Tom Morrison regarding pile foundations was referenced. In response to the discussion, Mr. Wei advised that the current provincial government is conducting an independent review of the proposed George Massey Tunnel replacement project in an effort to determine the right alternative.

In reply to a query, Mr. Irving advised that the works completed to date as part of the proposed George Massey Tunnel replacement project does not benefit the City.

(ii)

Let’s Recycle Correctly Program

Suzanne Bycraft, Manager, Fleet and Environmental Programs, provided information regarding the “Let’s Recycle Correctly” program including what may and may not be recycled. Ms. Bycraft advised that curb side audits are forthcoming and a public education campaign will be launched to promote awareness and educate residents. Also, she noted that areas with higher contamination rates will be targeted.  She stated that the program aims to support and educate the public in an effort to lower contamination rates.

In response to a query from Committee, Ms. Bycraft advised that not all types of plastics are accepted as recyclable sorting machines are only capable of recognizing certain types of plastics.

Also, Ms. Bycraft advised staff’s public outreach efforts will be supplemented with additional manpower. She noted that staff are examining partnership opportunities with the City’s Sustainability Department to provide informational videos.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:31 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, September 20, 2017.

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Councillor Chak Au
Chair

Sarah Kurian
Legislative Services Coordinator