July 23, 2025 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

PWT-6

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee held on June 18, 2025.

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING DATE

September 17, 2025, (tentative date) at 4:00 p.m. in the Anderson Room.

AGENDA ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

1.

ICBC-City of Richmond Road Improvement Program Update

(File Ref. No. 10-6460-01) (REDMS No. 8052558)

PWT-16

See Page PWT-16 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Beata Ng

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That the proposed road safety improvement projects, as described in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “ICBC-City of Richmond Road Improvement Program Update,” dated June 24, 2025, from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed for submission to the ICBC 2025 Road Improvement Program for consideration of cost-share funding; and

(2)

That should the above applications be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized to execute the cost-share agreements on behalf of the City, and that the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2025-2029) be amended accordingly.

2.

Westminster Highway Traffic Calming - 2025 Update

(File Ref. No. 10-6500-01) (REDMS No. 8089486)

PWT-24

See Page PWT-24 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Beata Ng

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff implement traffic calming measures as outlined in Option 2 of the staff report titled “Westminster Highway Traffic Calming – 2025 Update”, dated July 7, 2025, from the Director, Transportation.

3.

South Dike Upgrades Preliminary Design – 6080 Dyke Road to Gilbert Road

(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 8057547)

PWT-31

See Page PWT-31 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Eric Sparolin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the preliminary design presented in the staff report titled “South Dike Upgrades Preliminary Design – 6080 Dyke Road to Gilbert Road”, dated June 18, 2025, from the Director, Engineering be approved for detailed design, to be brought forward for construction funding.

4.

Dog Waste Collection Pilot Summary and Proposed Expansion

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 8048799)

PWT-62

See Page PWT-62 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Kristina Grozdanich

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That an ongoing additional level estimated at $71,000 be considered in the 2026 Utility budget process to expand the Dog Waste Collection Program as described in Option 2 in the staff report titled “Dog Waste Collection Pilot Summary and Proposed Expansion” dated June 24, 2025 from the Director, Public Works Operations.

5.

Award of Contract 8438P – Provision of Hydrovac Services

(File Ref. No. 10-6000-01) (REDMS No. 8064777)

PWT-70

See Page PWT-70 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Victor Ma

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That Contract 8438P – Provision of Hydrovac Services be awarded to McRae's Environmental Service Ltd., for a three-year term for an estimated contract value of $9,286,266 exclusive of taxes, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8438P – Provision of Hydrovac Services”, dated June 23, 2025 from the Director, Public Works Operations;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contract and related documentation with McRae's Environmental Service Ltd.; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the 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 contract of $15,711,201, excluding taxes.

6.

Fraser River Freshet and Flood Protection Update 2025

(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 7978398)

PWT-75

See Page PWT-75 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Ridhi Dalla

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Fraser River Freshet and Flood Protection Update 2025”, dated June 27, 2025, from the Director, Engineering be received for information.

7.

2025 Ageing Utility and Road Infrastructure Planning – Update

(File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 8047179)

PWT-85

See Page PWT-85 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Jason Ho

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled, “2025 Ageing Utility and Road Infrastructure Planning – Update”, dated June 26, 2025, from the Director, Engineering be received for information.

8.

Award of Contract 8428 NOITC - Supply and Delivery of Water Meters and Water Meter Heads

(File Ref. No. 10-6650-02) (REDMS No. 8068324)

PWT-101

See Page PWT-101 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Bryan Shepherd

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That Contract 8428 NOITC – Supply and Delivery of Water Meters and Water Meter Heads be awarded to FlowSystems Distribution Inc. (“Flow Systems”), for a one-year term for an estimated value of $400,000, exclusive of taxes, as described in the report titled “Award of Contract 8428 NOITC – Supply and Delivery of Water Meters and Water Meter Heads” dated June 19, 2025 from the Director, Public Works Operations;

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute the contract and all related documentation with FlowSystems Distribution Inc.; and

(3)

That the Chief Administrative officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to extend the initial one-year term, up to a maximum total term of five years, for the maximum total amount of $2,000,000, excluding taxes.

9.

MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT