January 19, 2022 - Minutes

Date:

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Place:

Council Chambers
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

Also Present:

Councillor Carol Day (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 December 14, 2021, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

February 23, 2022, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2022 Initiatives
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-30-TSAD1-01) (REDMS No. 6791243)

A brief discussion ensued with respect to pedestrian safety and traffic calming, particularly within school zones.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed 2022 initiatives for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, as outlined in the staff report titled “Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2022 Initiatives”, dated December 1, 2021 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the staff report titled “Traffic Safety Advisory Committee - Proposed 2022 Initiatives” be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

CARRIED

2.

Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2022 Initiatives
(File Ref. No. 01-0100-20-RCYC1) (REDMS No. 6790224)

Discussion ensued regarding multi-use pathways and messaging with respect to cycling safety and the shared obligations to the other users of multi-use pathways.

A brief discussion ensued regarding snow removal for bike lanes.

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That the proposed 2022 initiatives of the Richmond Active Transportation Committee, as outlined in the staff report titled “Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2022 Initiatives” dated November 29, 2021 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That a copy of the report titled “Richmond Active Transportation Committee – Proposed 2022 Initiatives” be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

3.

Water Use Restriction Amendment Bylaws
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 6762151)

Discussion ensued with respect to Metro Vancouver’s proposed reduction of watering days during Stage 1, from two days to one day per week, noting that the region typically stays within Stage 1 throughout the summer months.  Staff noted Metro Vancouver’s objective for the regional restriction is to reduce peak water demands, allowing for the deferral or elimination of costly infrastructure upgrades.

The requirement for the proposed increase of the maximum fine from $10,000 to the $50,000 was noted.  Staff reported that water restrictions have generally been adhered to through education and communication, with very few instances of tickets issued.

It was moved and seconded

That each of the following bylaws be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

(a)

Water Use Restriction Bylaw No. 7784, Amendment Bylaw No. 10329;

(b)

Municipal Ticket information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 10337; and,

(c)

Notice of Bylaw Violation Dispute Adjudication Bylaw No. 8122, Amendment Bylaw No. 10338.

CARRIED
Opposed: Cllr. Hobbs

4.

Corporate Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Scope Increase
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 6796888)

It was moved and seconded

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) be amended accordingly for the scope change as identified in the staff report titled, “Corporate Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation Scope Increase”, dated December 8, 2021, from the Director, Public Works Operations.

CARRIED

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

(i)

Dyking and Drainage

Staff provided a brief update on the region’s recent atmospheric river event, January 11 and 12, noting Richmond received a total rainfall of 31‑60mm over a 24 hour period, compared to the November event with 138mm.  Staff further reported 26 service calls were received, all of which were minor in nature and have been addressed, and that the City’s drainage system performed well.

With respect to the recent King tide event, staff noted water levels rose higher than usual, and that the water system worked well with no notable failures to the system.  Staff further reported that continuous inspections on the dyke, together with annual drone inspections, drives the overall maintenance program of the 49kms of earth dike.

(ii)

TransLink Capstan Station Construction Update

Staff noted TransLink construction crews have completed the necessary work at Capstan Station two weeks ahead of schedule, and that no further single tracking will be necessary for this phase of the work.  Staff further reported the public have been informed through signage at Canada Line stations and TransLink’s website and social media, and that YVR has also been informed.  The City’s website has also been updated to reflect the completion date of January 18.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:46 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, January 19, 2022.

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Councillor Chak Au
Chair

Lorraine Anderson
Legislative Services Associate