April 20, 2022 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PWT-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee held on March 23, 2022.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

May 18, 2022, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

2022 National Public Works Week - May 15 to 21, 2022
(File Ref. No. 10-6000-00) (REDMS No. 6858261)

PWT-9

See Page PWT-9 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff 2022 campaign theme to recognize National Public Works Week as outlined in the staff report titled “2022 National Public Works Week - May 15 to 21, 2022”, dated March 14, 2022, from the Director, Public Works Operations, be received for information.

2.

Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Report 2021: Rethink Waste to Support a Circular Economy
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 6858841)

PWT-18

See Page PWT-18 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the report titled, “Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Report 2021: Rethink Waste to Support a Circular Economy”, dated March 16, 2022, from the Director, Public Works Operations, be endorsed; and

(2)

That the Report 2021: Rethink Waste to Support a Circular Economy be made available to the community on the City’s website and through various communication tools including social media channels and as part of community outreach initiatives.

3.

Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 10361
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-04-01) (REDMS No. 6608518)

PWT-90

See Page PWT-90 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 10361, be introduced and given first, second and third readings;

(2)

That mercury containing and electronic thermostats be added to the scope of materials accepted at the Richmond Recycling Depot by registering with the Thermostat Recovery Program delivered by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada; and

(3)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2022-2026) be amended accordingly.

4.

November 2021 Atmospheric River Events - Summary and Outcomes
(File Ref. No. 10-6045-01) (REDMS No. 6817597)

PWT-98

See Page PWT-98 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft and Milton Chan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff apply the knowledge gained from the November 2021 atmospheric river event and response to inform future updates to the City’s infrastructure plans and strategies, as well as future capital, operating and utility budget submissions.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

5.

Traffic Safety Improvements around Schools – Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 6846745)

PWT-106

See Page PWT-106 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Bill Dhaliwal

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Traffic Safety Improvements around Schools – Update” dated March 9, 2022, from the Director, Transportation:

(1)

be received for information; and

(2)

be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

6.

Barnes Drive and Flury Drive Traffic Calming – Report Back on Referral
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-010301) (REDMS No. 6827939)

PWT-114

See Page PWT-114 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Fred Lin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Option 3 to establish a 30 km/h speed limit on Barnes Drive and Flury Drive, as described in the staff report titled “Barnes Drive and Flury Drive Traffic Calming – Report Back on Referral” dated March 15, 2022, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That should Option 3 be endorsed, Traffic Bylaw No. 5870, Amendment Bylaw No. 10301, to revise the posted speed limit on Barnes Drive and Flury Drive to 30 km/h, be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT