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REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
APRIL 6, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Transportation and Traffic was held on Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at 9:30 a.m., in Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor Fred Bass, Chair |
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Pat Boomhower, Meeting Coordinator |
* Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Annual Speed Hump Installation Program, 2004 (File 5757)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 11, 2004, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services sought Council approval for funding for the 2004 Annual Speed Hump Installation Program. The report identified proposed speed hump locations and outlined the method for public consultation.
David Rawsthorne, Neighbourhood Transportation, reviewed the report and responded to questions related to the installation of speed humps on Blenheim Street.
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT speed humps be installed on the local residential streets specified in the Administrative Report dated March 11, 2004, entitled "Annual Speed Hump Installation Program, 2004" subject to approval from a resident survey, with funding of $140,000 provided from 2003 Streets Basic Capital Account CB1EA5A, Local Area Traffic Plans and Other Improvements.
B. THAT commencing in 2005, the Traffic Operating Budget be increased by $4,000, subject to review as part of the 2005 Operating Budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
2. Gladstone Bikeway (File 5553)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 2, 2004, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services sought Council approval and funding to implement the Gladstone Bikeway as described in the report.
Fred Lin, Neighbourhood Transportation, reviewed the report and, together with Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer - Transportation, and Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineering Services, responded to questions regarding potential funding for cycling improvements and the Blooming Boulevards program.
Jack Becker, Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, expressed concern related to funding towards a good cycling infrastructure.
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT the Gladstone Bikeway be constructed as detailed in the Administrative Report dated March 2, 2004, entitled "Gladstone Bikeway".
B. THAT funding of $47,500 be provided for the implementation of the bike route from the Streets Basic Capital Account Group CB2EA2E (Bicycle Network), subject to the approval of the 2004 Streets Basic Capital Budget.
C. THAT commencing in 2005, the annual Streets Operating Budget for Horticultural Maintenance be increased by $1,200 and the Traffic Operating Budget for Signage be increased by $1,500, without offset and subject to 2005 Budget Review, for the maintenance of the measures.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Green and the Mayor absent for the vote.)
3. Collingwood Village Neighbourhood Traffic Plan (File 5757/8019)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated February 23, 2004, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services sought Council approval and funding to implement the Collingwood Village Neighbourhood Traffic Plan as described in the report.
Fred Lin, Neighbourhood Transportation, reviewed the report and, together with Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer - Transportation, responded to questions concerning traffic calming.
Marjorie Scarfe, Joyce Area Station Planning Association, spoke in support of this initiative and described how traffic has been short-cutting from Kingsway for years. She noted that this initiative will address related safety concerns.
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council approve the Collingwood Village Neighbourhood Traffic Plan as described in the Administrative Report dated February 23, 2004, entitled "Collingwood Village Neighbourhood Traffic Plan" to be funded by the contribution from Concert Properties Ltd. for an amount of $102,150, with an additional $147,850 from the Streets Capital Account 30006364- Collingwood Village Traffic Measures.
B. THAT the one-way southbound measure on Tyne St., between Archimedes St. and Kingsway, be installed on a trial basis for a period of no less than six months.
C. THAT following the trial period, traffic counts be taken as well as a follow-up survey with the affected residents to determine whether the trial one-way measure will be installed on a permanent basis.
D. THAT the Traffic Operating Budget for Signage be increased by $2,000, without offset and subject to 2005 Budget Review, for the maintenance of the new traffic measures, commencing in 2005.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(The Mayor absent for the vote.)
4. Vancouver - UBC Area Transit Plan (File 8026/5551)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 25, 2004, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Director of City Plans, sought Council approval of funding for staffing to participate in the Vancouver - UBC Area Transit Plan and provided information relating to community and staff involvement throughout the process.
Scott Edwards, Strategic Transportation Planning, introduced Helen Cook, TransLink, and reviewed the rationale for the recommendations.
Mr. Edwards, Ms. Cook, along with Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineer Services, Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer - Transportation, Ann McAfee, Director of City Plans and Pat Wotherspoon, Assistant Director of City Plans, responded to questions regarding potential goals, measurable outcomes, ridership targets, financial implications, pedestrian needs, truck traffic, global warming issues and whether there will be a status update.
Ray Straatsma, Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST), spoke in support of the recommendations and suggested that those involved in the planning process look at complementary elements such as land use, transit fares, and public realm. Mr. Straatsma added that BEST would welcome any opportunity to participate in the project.
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At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Bass stepped
down as Chair in order to participate in the debate and
Councillor Ladner, Vice-Chair, assumed the Chair.
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MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council receive the Draft Terms of Reference in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated March 25, 2004, entitled "Vancouver - UBC Area Transit Plan", as an outline of the scope of work and process for the preparation of the Vancouver-UBC Area Transit Plan.
B. THAT applications be sought for Vancouver representation on the Public Advisory Committee for report back and appointment by Council.
C. THAT the Mayor appoint one member of Council to the Steering Committee of the Vancouver-UBC Area Transit Plan, to sit as Council Liaison.
D. THAT following review by the Public Advisory Committee and the Steering Committee the Final Terms of Reference be reported back to Council.
E. That Council approve a budget of $212,000 which will fund City staff as described in the Administrative Report dated March 25, 2004, entitled "Vancouver - UBC Area Transit Plan" and the necessary resources for the Vancouver - UBC Area Transit Plan. Funding provided from the following sources: $133,000 in 2004 from Contingency Reserve and $79,000 in 2005 subject to the 2005 Operating budget review.
amended
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT A be amended as follows:
THAT staff, in consultation with TransLink, modify the Terms of Reference in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated, March 25, 2004, entitled "Vancouver - UBC Area Transit Plan" as follows:
i) That the following four components be addressed:
1. Transportation demand management (TDM) and social marketing, especially directed to employers, retailers, large institutions, and the sports/entertainment sector;
2. The pedestrian interface with transit services;
3. The bicycle interface with transit services; and
4. The implications of the movement of goods for transit services
in the following three sections of the Terms of Reference:
1.0 Purpose
4.0 Objectives (iii) Develop Plans/Recommendations for Service Improvements (which now briefly mentions TDM in general terms)
4.0 Objectives (iv) Develop Implementation Strategy;
ii) Include completion of an economic analysis of meeting unmet demand for existing and new transit services and of reducing services for those that are oversupplied as per 4.0 Objectives (ii) Review existing services;
iii) Consider potential impacts of expansion of the trolley bus system on air pollution under 4.0 Objectives (iii) Develop Plans/Recommendations for Service Improvements iii) Trolley and City Bus Network.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(The Mayor absent for the vote.)
MOTION AS AMENDED
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT staff, in consultation with TransLink, modify the Terms of Reference in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated, March 25, 2004, entitled "Vancouver - UBC Area Transit Plan", which outlines the scope of work and process for the preparation of the Vancouver-UBC Area Transit Plan, as follows:
i) That the following four components be addressed:
1. Transportation demand management (TDM) and social marketing, especially directed to employers, retailers, large institutions, and the sports/entertainment sector;
2. The pedestrian interface with transit services;
3. The bicycle interface with transit services; and
4. The implications of the movement of goods for transit services
in the following three sections of the Terms of Reference:
1.0 Purpose
4.0 Objectives (iii) Develop Plans/Recommendations for Service Improvements (which now briefly mentions TDM in general terms)
4.0 Objectives (iv) Develop Implementation Strategy;
ii) Include completion of an economic analysis of meeting unmet demand for existing and new transit services and of reducing services for those that are oversupplied as per 4.0 Objectives (ii) Review existing services;
iii) Consider potential impacts of expansion of the trolley bus system on air pollution under 4.0 Objectives (iii) Develop Plans/Recommendations for Service Improvements iii) Trolley and City Bus Network.
B. THAT applications be sought for Vancouver representation on the Public Advisory Committee for report back and appointment by Council.
C. THAT the Mayor appoint one member of Council to the Steering Committee of the Vancouver-UBC Area Transit Plan, to sit as Council Liaison.
D. THAT following review by the Public Advisory Committee and the Steering Committee the Final Terms of Reference be reported back to Council.
E. That Council approve a budget of $212,000 which will fund City staff as described in this report and the necessary resources for the Vancouver - UBC Area Transit Plan. Funding provided from the following sources: $133,000 in 2004 from Contingency Reserve and $79,000 in 2005 subject to the 2005 Operating budget review.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(The Mayor absent for the vote.)
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At this point in the proceedings Councillor Bass assumed the Chair.
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5. 2003 Transit Ridership Data (File 5551)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 23, 2004, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services provided Council an information update on transit ridership trends (including the impact of U-pass implementation) based on data that was collected by TransLink and the University of British Columbia in 2003.
Don Klimchuk, Strategic Transportation Planning, reviewed a summary of the report (distributed - on file). Mr. Klimchuk together with Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer - Transportation, responded to questions concerning ridership, overcrowding, solutions for certain routes, and whether data is available to track ridership changes over time and per capita.
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT Council receive for information the Administrative Report dated March 23, 2004, entitled "2003 Transit Ridership Data".
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 6, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at 11:25 a.m., in Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic meeting, to consider the recommendations and actions of the Committee.
PRESENT: |
Mayor Larry Campbell
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Pat Boomhower, Meeting Coordinator |
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Campbell in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic
April 6, 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. Annual Speed Hump Installation Program 2004
2. Gladstone Bikeway
3. Collingwood Village Neighbourhood Traffic Plan
4. Vancouver - UBC Area Transit Plan
5. 2003 Transit Ridership Data
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic at its meeting of April 6, 2004, as contained in Items 1-5, be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Louie (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Louie be granted Leave of Absence for Civic Business from the following meetings:
· Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets of April 8, 2004;
· Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic of May 4, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Council adjourned at 11:26 a.m.
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