September 21, 2022 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee held on July 20, 2022.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

October 19, 2022, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

Kittiwake Drive – Traffic Calming Update
(File Ref. No. 10-6450-09-01) (REDMS No. 6925519)

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See Page PWT-9 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Sonali Hingorani

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Option 3 to implement a pilot project for the temporary installation of two speed cushions on Kittiwake Drive for a trial period of six months, as described in the staff report titled “Kittiwake Drive – Traffic Calming Update” dated September 6, 2022 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed.

2.

Removal of Channelized Right-Turn Islands to Improve Road Safety
(File Ref. No. 10-6460-01) (REDMS No. 6942248)

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See Page PWT-15 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Sonali Hingorani

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City request the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Vancouver Airport Authority review channelized right-turn island locations in Richmond that are within their jurisdictions to improve road safety at these intersections.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

3.

Award of Contract: 8058P – Garbage and Cardboard Containers and Collection Services at City Facilities
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 6936833)

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See Page PWT-24 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Contract 8058P – Garbage and Cardboard Containers and Collection Services at City Facilities be awarded for a three-year term, commencing November 1, 2022 to Super Save Group of Companies at an estimated total contract value of $383,672.74, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract: 8058P – Garbage and Cardboard Containers and Collection Services at City Facilities”, dated August 11, 2022, from the Director, Public Works Operations; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to extend the initial three-year term, up to the maximum total term of five years, for the maximum total amount of $665,714.80, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract: 8058P – Garbage and Cardboard Containers and Collection Services at City Facilities”, dated August 11, 2022, from the Director, Public Works Operations.

4.

Fraser River Freshet and Flood Protection Update 2022
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 6916829)

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See Page PWT-29 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Manraj Gill

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Fraser River Freshet and Flood Protection Update 2022”, dated August 10, 2022, from the Director, Engineering be received for information.

5.

MANAGER’S REPORT

COUNCILLOR MICHAEL WOLFE

6.

Safety measures for heavy trucks
(File Ref. No.)

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See Page PWT-40 for background material

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond owned and contracted heavy trucks are mandated to have side guards;

(2)

That we encourage the installation of additional blind spot side mirrors and the use of back up cameras;

(3)

That we review bike lanes in terms of turning conflicts and mitigate to reduce risk to vulnerable road users;

(4)

That we advocate with regional, provincial and federal authorities to create consistent framework for truck operators; and

(5)

That we advocate to ICBC and truck-driving associations to deliver increased driver education to better inform of the responsibilities regarding vulnerable road users.

ADJOURNMENT