April 19, 2023 - Minutes
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Public Works and Transportation Committee
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Date: |
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 |
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Councillor Carol Day, Chair |
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Absent: |
Councillor Chak Au |
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Also Present: |
Councillor Laura Gillanders (by teleconference) Councillor Any Hobbs |
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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 March 22, 2023, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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AGENDA ADDITION |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That 480 Bus be added to the agenda as Item No. 3A. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION |
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AZURE ROAD NEIGHBOURHOOD: RESULTS OF RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING REVIEW (File Ref. No. 10-6455-01) (REDMS No. 7172178) |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) the traffic management and parking plan will be determined through a separate process, (ii) in regards to the Spires Road pilot project, staff have been given direction by Council to pursue a residential permit parking pilot through a traffic management plan, and (iii) staff are seeking Council endorsement to engage with Alta Court residents over the next few weeks to develop an implementation plan for a residential permit parking program, similar to what is being done in the Spires Road neighbourhood. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Staff engage with the residents on Alta Court to develop a resident permit parking pilot program, as described in the staff report titled “Azure Road Neighbourhood: Results of Residential Permit Parking Review” dated April 3, 2023, from the Director, Transportation; and |
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That should the majority of residents on Alta Court wish to participate in such a program, staff will bring forward the necessary City Bylaw amendments for Council consideration. |
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CARRIED |
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ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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2023 NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK - MAY 21 TO 27, 2023: CONNECTING THE WORLD THROUGH PUBLIC WORKS (File Ref. No. 10-6000-) (REDMS No. 7171389) |
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Staff highlighted that in-person events are returning in May, including Project WET, the City's annual water education program developed in partnership with the Richmond School Districts, and the Public Works Open House on May 13, 2023, with an expected attendance of over 8,000 residents. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the 2023 in-person event and virtual campaign plan and theme to recognize National Public Works Week as outlined in the staff report titled “2023 National Public Works Week - May 21 to 27, 2023: Connecting the Works Through Public Works”, dated March 15, 2023 from the Director, Public Works Operations, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT – REPORT 2022: TAKING ACTION TO REDUCE WASTE (File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 7174996) |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff noted that (i) the bike reuse program has not yet been implemented, and staff estimate they will receive approximately 10-15 bikes per week, (ii) the storage of bikes will be assessed through a feasibility study, and (iii) the installation of the trash skimming device at Steveston Harbour is targeted for this quarter. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the report titled, “Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Report 2022: Taking Action to Reduce Waste” dated March 13, 2023, from the Director, Public Works Operations, be endorsed. |
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That the “Recycling and Solid Waste Management – Report 2022: Taking Action to Reduce Waste” 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. |
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CARRIED |
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3A. |
480 BUS (File Ref. No.) |
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Discussion ensued with regard to the indefinite service suspension of the 480 bus route, an express route connecting UBC and Bridgeport Station. |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff noted that Mayor Brodie and Transportation staff have advocated to TransLink for the reinstatement of the 480 bus service. |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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(i) |
Transportation Department Staffing Update |
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Staff briefed Committee on the hiring of a new Manager of Transportation Development and Design. |
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(ii) |
Left Turn Lane at Cambie Road and No. 5 Road |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff noted that property acquisition is a contributing factor for the project delay. |
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Capital Projects Open House |
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Staff highlighted that in addition to the upcoming Public Works Open House, the Capital Projects Open House taking place today at City Hall highlights capital projects and public art throughout the city and can be viewed online through Let’s Talk Richmond. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:26 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, April 19, 2023. |
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Councillor Carol Day |
Shannon Unrau |