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REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
JANUARY 13, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Transportation and Traffic was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, at 9:30 a.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor Fred Bass, Chair |
ABSENT: |
Councillor Tim Louis (Leave of Absence)
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Lori Isfeld, Meeting Coordinator |
* Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Louis (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Louis be granted Leave of Absence from January 6-16, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic meeting of December 2, 2003, were adopted.
INFORMATION
1. Northeast Sector Rapid Transit Alternatives Project (File 5561)
Council had before it a memorandum dated January 5, 2003, entitled Northeast Sector Rapid Transit Alternatives Project, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services provided background information on the project.
Dave Rudberg, General Manager, Engineering Services, introduced Clive Rock, Director, Strategic Planning, TransLink, who provided a presentation on the project and responded to questions. Mr. Rock reviewed route and technology options and noted the project is in its 2nd phase which will include extensive public process. Dale Bracewell, Transportation Engineer and City of Vancouver representative on the Project Technical Committee and Clark Lim, Senior Transportation Engineer / NESRT Project Manager, were available to respond to questions.
Answers to questions included the following:
· a detailed report will be presented to the public, GVRD Board and municipalities which will cover performance, financial and ridership information and environmental and social impacts;
· it is hoped a preliminary decision will be made in April or May, 2004;
· the guided light transit option would eliminate the need for tunnelling because rubber tires allow the train to climb hills;
· CPR tracks could be used along the southern route;
· diversion from West Coast Express will be achieved even though parts of the northern route run parallel;
· the main regional objective is connecting to Coquitlam Centre which is an area identified for high population growth.
Council provided comments and requested that the study include economic development options regarding land use and employment opportunities and the benefits of building the route in its entirety, i.e., looping the north and south routes and extending to Cambie Street. Guidance around priorities was also requested.
2. Vancouver Harbour Passenger Marine Study (File 5561)
Council had before it a memorandum dated January 5, 2003, entitled Vancouver Harbour Passenger Marine Study, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services provided background information on the study.
Dave Rudberg, General Manager, Engineering Services, introduced Brian Mills, Program Manager, Transit Planning, TransLink, who provided a presentation and responded to questions on the study which entails a preliminary evaluation of the feasibility of smaller passenger marine service in Vancouver Harbour. Lon LaClaire, Transportation Engineer was available to respond to questions.
Mr. Mills reviewed the study process and participants and preliminary routes, terminals and connections to be advanced for further study. Mr. Mills noted a report will be made to the TransLink Board in March and that public consultation would be included in Phase II.
Council asked questions and provided comments regarding routes and service needs. Council requested guidance around priorities and further consideration toward tourism and leisure activities and a seasonal route to Horseshoe Bay.
RECOMMENDATION
3. Braemar Park Traffic Calming Plan - Follow-up (File 5757)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated November 5, 2003, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services sought Council's approval for the permanent installation/retention of the following traffic calming measures in the Braemar Park neighbourhood:
· Partial diverter on W. 28th Ave., at the entrance (Gate 2) of Children's and Women's Health Centre.
· Left-turn restriction (between 3pm and 6pm) posted for southbound vehicles on Oak St. at W. 32nd Ave.
· Centre median on the north leg of the Heather St. and W. 32nd Ave. intersection.
Fred Lin, Neighbourhood Engineering, provided a brief overview of the report noting the majority of residents are in support because of the traffic calming benefits and improved safety.
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT Council approve the permanent installation/retention of the traffic calming measures, as detailed in the Administrative Report dated November 5, 2003, entitled "Braemar Park Traffic Calming Plan" and as shown in Appendix A, at a cost of $30,000 to be provided from the Streets Basic Capital Unappropriated Account SCA5A- Local Area Traffic Plans and Other Improvements.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Campbell absent for the vote)
4. Traffic Circle at Earles Street and East 38th Avenue (File 5757)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated November 27, 2003, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services sought Council's approval for the permanent installation of the traffic circle at the intersection of Earles St. and E. 38th Ave.
Fred Lin, Neighbourhood Engineering, provided a brief overview of the report and rationale for making the traffic calming measures permanent. Mr. Lin noted the benefits of the measures and the majority support of residents.
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT the temporary traffic circle at Earles Street and East 38th Avenue be made permanent at a cost of $15,000 to be provided from the Streets Basic Capital Unappropriated Account SCA5A- Local Area Traffic Plans and Other Improvements.
B. THAT the Streets Operating Budget for Horticultural Maintenance be increased by $400 and the Traffic Operating Budget for Signage be increased by $100, without offset, commencing in 2005, for the maintenance of the traffic circle.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Campbell and Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
The Committee adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, at 11:35 a.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall,
following the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic meeting, to consider
the recommendations of the Committee.
PRESENT: |
Acting Mayor Anne Roberts |
ABSENT: |
Councillor Tim Louis (Leave of Absence)
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Lori Isfeld, Meeting Coordinator |
*Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Acting Mayor Roberts in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Campbell absent for the vote)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic
January 13, 2004
Council considered the report containing the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic. Its items of business included:
1. Northeast Sector Rapid Transit Alternatives Project
2. Vancouver Harbour Passenger Marine Study
3. Braemar Park Traffic Calming Plan - Follow-up
4. Traffic Circle at Earles Street and East 38th Avenue
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic at its meeting of January 13, 2004, as contained in Items 1-4, be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Campbell absent for the vote)
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Campbell absent for the vote)
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Campbell absent for the vote)
NEW BUSINESS
1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Louie (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Louie be granted Leave of Absence - Civic Business for the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on January 29, 2004, and Leave of Absence for the Court of Revision on February 11, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Campbell absent for the vote)
2. Leave of Absence - Councillor Green (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Green be granted Leave of Absence - Civic Business for the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on January 15, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Campbell absent for the vote)
3. Leave of Absence - Councillor Stevenson (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Stevenson be granted Leave of Absence - Civic Business for the Court of Revision on February 11, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Campbell absent for the vote)
4. Leave of Absence - Councillor Cadman (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Mayor Campbell
THAT Councillor Cadman be granted Leave of Absence for July 29, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Council adjourned at 11:38 a.m.
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