March 20, 2024 - 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 February 21, 2024.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

April 17, 2024, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

AGENDA ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

1.

E-SCOOTER PILOT PROJECT UPDATE

(File Ref. No. 10-6490-01) (REDMS No. 7529724)

PWT-17

See Page PWT-17 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Sonali Hingorani

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the extension of the City’s E-Scooter Pilot Project as described in the staff report titled "E-Scooter Pilot Project Update" dated February 21, 2024 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and

(2)

That staff advise the Province that the City of Richmond consents to the Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project taking place within the City, effective April 5, 2024.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

2.

WATER CONSERVATION RELATED TO SINGLE-PASS COOLING SYSTEMS

(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 7566529)

PWT-23

See Page PWT-23 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Jason Ho and Keith Lam

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as outlined in the staff report titled "Water Conservation Related to Single-Pass Cooling Systems”, dated February 27, 2024, from the Director, Engineering, the proposed resident and business engagement strategy for water conservation related to single-pass cooling systems be endorsed.

3.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 8247P – SECURITY GUARD SERVICES

(File Ref. No. 02-0745-01) (REDMS No. 7521749)

PWT-27

See Page PWT-27 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Jeff Lee

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Contract 8247P – Security Guard Services be awarded to The British Columbia Corps of Commissionaires for a three-year term for an estimated value of $1,351,000.00, excluding taxes, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8247P – Security Guard Services,” dated February 12, 2024 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development;

(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 term of five years, for the additional estimated value of $971,000.00, excluding taxes;

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contracts and all related documentation with The British Columbia Corps of Commissionaires; and

(4)

That the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2024-2028) be amended to increase the Engineering and Public Works operating budget by $272,234.00 funded by the Rate Stabilization Account as detailed in the report titled “Award of Contract 8247P – Security Guard Services,” dated February 12, 2024, from the Director, Facilities and Project Development.

4.

AWARD OF CONTRACT 8274Q – ON-CALL PLUMBING CONTRACTOR SERVICES

(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 7529360)

PWT-32

See Page PWT-32 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Jeff Lee

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Contract 8274Q – On-Call Plumbing Contractor Services be awarded to Baza Ventures Inc. (dba PJB Mechanical), Pacific Mechanical Systems Ltd. (dba Kern BSG Management Ltd.) and Cobing Building Solutions Ltd. (dba C&C Electrical Mechanical) for a three-year term for an aggregate value of $2,020,000.00, excluding taxes, as described in the report titled "Award of Contract 8274Q – On-Call Plumbing Contractor Services," dated February 14, 2024 from the Director, Facilities and Project Development;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to extend the initial three-year term, up to a maximum of five years, for an additional value of $1,385,000.00 excluding taxes; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contracts and all related documentation with Baza Ventures Inc. (dba PJB Mechanical), Pacific Mechanical Systems Ltd. (dba Kern BSG Management Ltd.) and Cobing Building Solutions Ltd. (dba C&C Electrical Mechanical) over the five-year term.

5.

SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING REGULATION BYLAW NO. 6803, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 10542

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 7566870)

PWT-37

See Page PWT-37 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Kristina Nishi

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Solid Waste and Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 10542 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

6.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT