STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL

ON TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC

COUNCIL DECISIONS

DATE: Tuesday, July 20, 1999
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
PLACE: Committee Room 1

Third Floor, City Hall

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT DENISE SALMON AT 873-7269

The following recommendations of the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic were adopted by Vancouver City Council at its meeting immediately following the Standing Committee meeting.

1. Bike Lanes on Pender Street, West of Cambie Street File: 5757

. THAT the proposed bike lanes on Pender Street, west of Cambie Street be deferred until further analysis and consultation has been undertaken, with a report back to Council by February 28, 2000.
2. Fraser River Trail Greenway - McCleery Golf Course File: 5767

A. THAT Council approve the construction of the trail along the McCleery Golf Course, adjacent to the Fraser River, as shown in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated July 6, 1999;

B. THAT funding of $147,000 be approved from the Neighbourhood Greenways - Unappropriated/Unallocated Account (30000135) for construction of the greenway;

C. THAT commencing in 2000, the Streets Operating Budget be increased by $2,500 (without offset), for path maintenance and brush clearing;

D. THAT equestrian traffic be allowed only on the McCleery Street portion (Celtic Avenue to the Fraser River) and that staff work with the Southlands Riding Club to reach a maintenance agreement which will allow equestrian use along the river section.

(c) 1998 City of Vancouver