May 24, 2018 - Minutes
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Public Works and Transportation Committee
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Thursday, May 24, 2018 |
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Anderson Room |
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Councillor Chak Au, Chair |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee held on April 18, 2018, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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June 20, 2018, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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ICBC-City of Richmond Road Improvement Program – Proposed Projects for 2018 |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Fred Lin, Senior Transportation Engineer, advised that should there be any safety benefits associated with any of the measures including traffic cameras, ICBC could provide some funding cost-share to the City for the projects. |
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Councillor Day entered the meeting (4:01 p.m.) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects, as described in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled “ICBC-City of Richmond Road Improvement Program – Proposed Projects for 2018,” dated May 15, 2018 from the Director, Transportation be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2018 Road Improvement Program for consideration of cost-share funding; and |
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That should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to negotiate and execute the cost-share agreements, and that the 5-Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) be amended accordingly. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on LED street name signs and in response to a query from Committee, Mr. Lin advised that signs are changed at approximately 5-10 locations a year depending on funding. |
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In response to further questions from Committee, Mr. Lin advised that there are various traffic measures being implemented on Granville Avenue, such as extending the green time to ensure pedestrians can walk across Granville Avenue, a median for pedestrians to stop and activate the signal again, and seating in the median. Also, he noted that the project is anticipated to be completed by this year. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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Underpinning Works and Construction Fence Encroachment Bylaw No. 9833 |
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Staff advised that a public education component can be considered with regard to the underpinning concept. It was noted that the method of underpinning has been used for many decades; however is not a common strategy as it is costly. Staff provided a brief description of the method, noting that it is quite effective. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Underpinning Works and Construction Fence Encroachment Bylaw No. 9833 and Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636, Amendment Bylaw No. 9868, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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2017 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program and Carbon Neutral Progress Report |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That, in accordance with Provincial requirements, the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program Report and Carbon Neutral Progress Report be posted on the City’s website for public access. |
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CARRIED |
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2017 Annual Water Quality Report |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “2017 Annual Water Quality Report” dated April 23, 2018 from the Acting General Manager, Public Works, 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. |
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CARRIED |
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UBCM Resolutions - Provincial Action on Zero Emissions Vehicles and Low Carbon Fuels |
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Brendan McEwen, Sustainability Manager, noted that there was an error in attachment two of the staff report titled “UBCM Resolutions - Provincial Action on Zero Emissions Vehicles and Low Carbon Fuels” and a revised version was distributed on table (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1). |
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In reply to a query from Committee, Mr. McEwen commented that low carbon fuel requirements apply to fuel for all types of vehicles, however the Zero Emissions Vehicle standards apply to personal vehicles only. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the proposed UBCM resolutions titled “Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate” and “Strengthen Low Carbon Fuel Requirement” be submitted to the Union of BC Municipalities, as attached to the staff report titled “UBCM Resolutions - Provincial Action on Zero Emissions Vehicles and Low Carbon Fuels” dated April 11, 2018, from the Senior Manager, Sustainability and District Energy. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Freshet Update |
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Tom Stewart, Acting General Manager, Public Works, provided an update on freshet, noting that even though it has reached its peak, the dikes are performing well and staff will maintain daily inspections. He noted that it has not been necessary to move any water, as the dikes are being armoured appropriately and water levels are being monitored. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Irving noted that there is no urgent concern of flooding in Richmond as there is ample notification with regard to high flows of water coming towards the City. |
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In reply to further queries from Committee, Mr. Stewart noted that there is technology installed to measure water levels and staff are consistently examining new technology. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:18 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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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 Thursday, May 24, 2018. |
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Councillor Chak Au |
Sarah Kurian |