October 19, 2022 - Minutes
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Public Works and Transportation Committee
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Date: |
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Councillor Chak Au, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Carol Day (by teleconference) |
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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 September 21, 2022, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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Review of Accessible Parking at City Facilities |
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Staff reported that additional parking spaces with van accessible pavement markings have been added at five City facilities in the past month. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the improvements to provide van accessible parking spaces at City facilities, as described in the report titled “Review of Accessible Parking at City Facilities”, dated September 20, 2022 from the Director, Transportation, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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Contract 6511Q – On-Call Plumbing Contractor |
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In response to queries from the Committee, staff advised (i) all on-call plumbing services are provided by external contractors, (ii) the three plumbing contractors are paying a living wage, (iii) savings were realized by the Project Development Department through the Building Improvement Program, and (iv) the recommendation covers approval of the contract award up to the maximum amount, conditional upon Council’s approval of the Facilities and Project Development Departments’ operating budgets. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff be authorized to increase the value of the current contract “6511Q – On-Call Plumbing Contractor” with PJB Mechanical Plumbing and Heating, Entity Mechanical Ltd. and Ashton Service Group, as detailed in the report titled “Contract for 6511Q – On-Call Plumbing Contractor” dated September 16, 2022 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development for the maximum total amount of $2,182,000 over the maximum available term of five years; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contract amendment and all related documentation with PJB Mechanical Plumbing and Heating, Entity Mechanical Ltd. and Ashton Service Group, to reflect the increase in predicted usage of services over the five-year term. |
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CARRIED |
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PROPOSED 2023 PAVING PROGRAM |
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In response to queries from the Committee, staff advised (i) there are currently no priority projects on Sea Island and Mitchell Island, and (ii) the area of Hamilton Road, between Westminster Highway and Boundary Road, will be paved when the development projects in the area are completed. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled, “Proposed 2023 Paving Program,” dated September 12, 2022, from the Director, Engineering be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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4A. |
PUBLIC DELEGATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEM |
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Kevin Krygier, Richmond resident, expressed concern with user safety after dark along the Railway Avenue pathway between Francis and Blundell Roads, due to poor lighting and sight lines. |
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Written Submissions: |
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Railway Pathway Users Petition (Schedule 1) |
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In response to queries from the Committee, Mr. Krygier advised (i) the need to trim trees to eliminate areas of concealment along large sections of the pathway, (ii) motorized scooters are used on the pathway after dark, (iii) many people avoid the pathway after dark, if possible, and (iv) there are many pathways in the City where lights have been installed along the entire path. |
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Discussion ensued regarding (i) the use of electrified mobility devices poses a danger to pedestrians in the both the light and dark, and (ii) suggestion that lighting be installed along the West Dike, between Steveston Highway and Garry Point. |
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Following discussion, the following referral motion was made: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the presentation and petition on the Railway Greenway be referred to staff for review of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles and other relevant City of Richmond strategies and report back to the Committee with an implementation plan. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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Transportation |
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An existing marked crosswalk has been upgraded with pedestrian activated overhead flashing yellow lights at the 4100 block of Williams Road. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:28 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 Wednesday, October 19, 2022. |
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Councillor Chak Au |
Carol Lee |