February 17, 2021 - Minutes

Date:

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Councillor Chak Au, Chair
Councillor Alexa Loo (by teleconference)
Councillor Linda McPhail (by teleconference)
Councillor Michael Wolfe (by teleconference)

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 January 19, 2021, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

March 16, 2021, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2021 Initiatives 
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-20-RCYC1) (REDMS No. 6583418 v. 2)

In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) education regarding use of a multi-use pathway can be provided to the community, and (ii) the Alderbridge Greenway project is currently in its second phase and final design and should be complete in 2021

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed 2021 initiatives of the Richmond Active Transportation Committee, as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Active Transportation Committee - Proposed 2021 Initiatives” dated January 4, 2021 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the report titled “Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2021 Initiatives” be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

CARRIED

2.

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2021 Initiatives 
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 6593164 v. 3)

In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that future reports can include metrics and data with regard to effectiveness of the programs.

Committee requested that staff ensure that residents in the Holly area of Richmond are included in the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee work to observe appropriate pick-up and drop-off zones for school and notify residents.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed 2021 initiatives for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, as outlined in the staff report titled “Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2021 Initiatives” dated January 4, 2021 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the staff report titled “Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2021 Initiatives” be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

3.

Proposed 2021 Paving Program 
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 6528529 v. 6)

In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) the reclaimed asphalt pavement  held up well during the snow; however, once the rains begin deterioration will be monitored, (ii) in 2021 use of reclaimed asphalt pavement will be examined for local roads, (iii) should this material be successful during the trials, it will be  used as the standard performance measure and the whole industry will move towards this standard, and (iv) any requests received from the public with regards to paving is investigated and add locations to the program as required.

It was moved and seconded

That the staff report titled, “Proposed 2021 Paving Program,” dated January 18, 2021, from the Director, Engineering be received for information.

CARRIED

4.

South Dike Repairs – Gilbert Road Area 
(File Ref. No. 10-6050-01) (REDMS No. 6603864 v. 7)

It was moved and seconded

That funding of $500,000 from the Drainage Improvement Reserve Fund be approved to complete dike armouring repairs and debris removal along the south dike at Gilbert Road, and be included in the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2021-2025) accordingly.

The question on the motion was not called as in reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) the larger logs are smashing into the rip-rap armouring and damaging it, (ii) a qualified environmental professional is advised with regard to bird nesting, and (iii) project signage will be installed with contact information and single lane alternating traffic would be used if necessary.  

The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Weekend Snow and Ice Event

Staff highlighted that as a result of the snowfall on the weekend (i) 8900 lane kms were brined around the City, (ii) 30 snow angel volunteers attended 38 residents and helped remove snow, and (iii) the City handled the snowfall successfully. 

(ii)

Pemberton Drive

The Chair advised that a request from the residents on Pemberton Drive is forthcoming with regard to installing speed bumps in the area, and directed staff to follow-up.  

(iii)

City of Richmond Cones around Debris

In reply to queries from Committee, staff noted that it is standard practice to place a cone around garbage or debris until the appropriate equipment or resources are available to address the situation and the work will be logged for tracking purposes.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:22 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, February 17, 2021.

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Councillor Chak Au
Chair

Sarah Goddard
Legislative Services Associate