CITY OF VANCOUVER
VANCOUVER TRAFFIC COMMISSION
September 14, 1995
A Regular Meeting of the Vancouver Traffic Commission was held on
Thursday, September 14, 1995 at approximately 7:30 p.m. in Committee
Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: Councillor Bellamy
Councillor Clarke (Items 1, 2 and 4)
Councillor Chiavario
Councillor Sullivan
CITY MANAGER'S Dave Rudberg, General Manager,
REPRESENTATIVE: Engineering Services
ALSO PRESENT: Trustee Carol McRae, Chair, Vancouver
School Board
CLERK: Marnie Cross
Power to Act
On January 11, 1994, the Council, by the required majority, granted
this Commission Power to Act on all unanimous decisions. All decisions
of the Commission contained herein were unanimous and, therefore, stand
approved.
Adoption of Minutes
The minutes of the Vancouver Traffic Commission meeting of July 13,
1995 were adopted as circulated.
1. Southwest Marine Drive Safety Issues
The Commission had before it an Administrative Report dated August
28, 1995 (on file) in which the General Manager, Engineering Services
recommended a number of safety measures to address the concerns raised
by residents of Southwest Marine Drive, and to propose proactive
measures to reduce impacts of traffic along
Clause No. 1 Continued
Southwest Marine Drive between Cornish Street and 41st Avenue.
As delegation requests had been received on behalf of several area
residents, the Commission agreed to defer the report for consideration
at a Special Council meeting at a later date after an extensive area
notification.
RECOMMENDATIONS
2. Arbutus Street and 1st Avenue - Traffic Circle
The Commission considered an Administrative Report dated August 16,
1995 (on file), in which the General Manager, Engineering Services
presented the results of a public opinion survey regarding a proposed
traffic circle at Arbutus Street and 1st Avenue. Of the surveys
returned, 75% of the respondents favoured the traffic circle.
The installation of the permanent traffic circle is recommended,
noting that discussions with residents began prior to the new Council
policy requiring property owners to be responsible for funding the
installation. In this instance, the approximate costs of $6,400 will be
funded from Streets Basic Capital.
The following motions by Cllr. Clarke were put and CARRIED. The
Commission therefore
RESOLVED
A. THAT a permanent traffic circle be installed at Arbutus and
1st Avenue, with funding of $6,400 from Streets Basic Capital
Unappropriated Account Number 13/32/9801/999 - Other
Improvements.
B. THAT neighbourhood residents be requested to adopt circle
landscaping; and the Streets annual operating budget be
increased by $100 to fund maintenance.
C. THAT if the residents do not agree to B, the Streets annual
operating budget be increased by $500 to fund maintenance.
3. Maple Crescent and Nanton Avenue - Traffic Circle
The Commission considered an Administrative Report dated August 17,
1995 (on file), in which the General Manager, Engineering Services
presented the results of a public opinion survey regarding a proposed
traffic circle at Maple Crescent and Nanton Avenue. Of the surveys
returned, all respondents favoured the traffic circle.
The installation of the permanent traffic circle is recommended,
noting that discussions with residents began prior to the new Council
policy requiring property owners to be responsible for funding the
installation. In this instance, the approximate costs of $6,000 will be
funded from Streets Basic Capital.
The following motions by Cllr. Chiavario were put and CARRIED. The
Commission therefore
RESOLVED
A. THAT a permanent traffic circle be installed at Maple and
Nanton Avenue, with funding of $6,000 from Streets Basic
Capital Unappropriated Account Number 13/32/9801/999 - Other
Improvements.
B. THAT neighbourhood residents be requested to adopt circle
landscaping and the Streets annual operating budget be
increased by $100 to fund maintenance.
C. THAT if the residents do not agree to B, the Streets annual
operating budget be increased by $500 to fund maintenance.
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the discussion of this
item)
4. Other Business
(a) Traffic Safety - Queen Elizabeth School
Cllr. Chiavario advised she has been meeting with the Principal of
Queen Elizabeth School on various issues. She will discuss traffic
safety issues with him and report back.
Trustee McRae noted the School Board had discussed the Queen
Elizabeth School issues on September 12, 1995. The school does not
Clause 4 Continued
wish to undertake an adult crossing guard program. Hopefully there will
be increased police attention.
(b) Wedgewood Hotel
Cllr. Chiavario noted in April 1995 correspondence was received
from the lawyer for the Wedgewood Hotel requesting a passenger zone.
Mr. Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer, Transportation Division,
advised the passenger zone was provided on a trial basis. Once the
trial period analysis is known, the Commission will be advised.
(c) Signage - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Cllr. Chiavario noted she had discussions with the Director of
Civic Theatres and others with respect to directional signage and asked
if this should be considered by Vancouver Traffic Commission.
Mr. Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer, Transportation Division,
indicated some signage has been undertaken with respect to community
centres. Civic Theatres may have been part of the proposal.
He will advise Commission members.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m.
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