December 18, 2024 - Minutes
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Public Works and Transportation Committee
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Date: |
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Councillor Carol Day, Chair |
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Also Present: |
Mayor Malcolm Brodie Councillor Laura Gillanders Councillor Andy Hobbs (by teleconference) Councillor Bill McNulty |
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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 November 20, 2024, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE |
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January 22, 2025, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room. |
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DELEGATION |
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Nathan Davidowicz spoke on ameliorating the SkyTrain and bus systems specifically examining funding sources, additional elevators at stations, accessibility of stations, and upgrading bus services. |
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Councillor Kash Heed entered the meeting (4:03 p.m.). |
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Direction was provided to staff to provide Mr. Davidowicz’s submission to TransLink. |
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ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Reserve Fund Establishment (File Ref. No. 10-6500-00) (REDMS No. 7836018) |
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In response to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) funds collected in the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) reserve fund can be used by the City to support future active transportation programs and infrastructure to promote increased walking and cycling trips in the City, (ii) the staff report outlines a cash-in-lieu option for developers in addition to the TDM measures, and (iii) the proposed change provides developers with options. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Transportation Demand Management Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No.10563 as described in the staff report titled “Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Reserve Fund Establishment” dated November 19, 2024, from the Director, Transportation be introduced and given first, second and third readings; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 10616 to include the provision of a Transportation Demand Management Reserve Fund, be introduced and given first reading. |
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CARRIED |
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TransLink 2025 Cost-Share Funding Applications – Transportation Projects (File Ref. No. 10-6500-01) (REDMS No. 7831660) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the submission of road, pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects as part of the TransLink 2025 Cost-Share Programs, as described in the report titled “TransLink 2025 Cost-Share Funding Applications – Transportation Projects”, dated November 18, 2024, from the Director, Transportation be endorsed; |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the successful funding agreements; and |
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Should the grant applications be successful, the budget of the capital projects will be increased to reflect the external contributions and will be included in a Consolidated 5Year Financial Plan accordingly. |
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CARRIED |
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8205Q - Award of Contract for Five Electric Ice Resurfacers (File Ref. No. 02-0780-01) (REDMS No. 7570819) |
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Staff highlighted that Engo Equipment Sales Ltd. (i) provided multiple demonstrations of their electric ice resurfacer units, (ii) meets all City specifications and had the lowest cost submission, (iii) has the several machine enhancements that other companies do not, and (iv) has the best overall value while meeting Richmond arena’s unique operations. |
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In reply to queries from Committee, staff advised that (i) the old units will be retired and go to auction, and (ii) Engo Equipment Sales Ltd. provides a 2 year warranty for parts and labour for the entire unit and a 5 year warranty for parts and labour for the battery. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Contract 8205Q, for the supply and delivery of five electric ice resurfacers be awarded to Engo Equipment Sales Ltd. for a total cost of $971,000 excluding taxes as described in the staff report entitled “8205Q – Award of Contract for Five Electric Ice Resurfacers” dated November 7, 2024, from the Director, Public Works Operations; |
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That staff be authorized to issue change orders as required up to an additional $50,000 for contingency, for a maximum total value of $1,021,000, excluding taxes; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to execute the contracts and all related documentation with Engo Equipment Sales Ltd. |
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CARRIED |
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MANAGER’S REPORT |
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None. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:20 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, December 18, 2024. |
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Councillor Carol Day |
Sarah Goddard |