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Minutes of the Transportation and Public Works Committee (March 12, 2019)
Minutes of the Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting held March 12, 2019, recording committee recommendations on consulting contracts and pedestrian infrastructure.
Key facts
- Committee recommended Council authorize an As-and-When contract with WATT Consulting for traffic engineering services up to $40,000/year for 2019–2020
- Committee recommended installation of a marked/signed crosswalk with pedestrian-controlled flashers on Happy Valley Road at Walfred Road at an estimated cost of $27,000 and to pursue ICBC funding
- Meeting attendance: Councillors R. Wade (Chair), N. Stewart (Vice Chair); Members N. Johal and B. Sifert
Minutes of the Transportation and Public Works Committee
Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 @ 5:30 pm
Council Chambers, 3rd floor – 877 Goldstream Avenue
PRESENT
Councillors R. Wade (Chair), N. Stewart (Vice Chair); Members: N. Johal and B. Sifert.
ATTENDING
Deputy Director of Engineering and Public Works, G. Henshall.
ABSENT
Members: L. Bjola and C. Lervold.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:36 pm.
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR STEWART
SECONDED:
B. SIFERT
That the Transportation and Public Works Committee approve the Agenda as presented.
CARRIED.
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
a) Transportation and Public Works Committee Meeting – December 11th, 2018
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR STEWART
SECONDED:
B. SIFERT
That the Transportation and Public Works Committee approve the minutes of the meeting held on December 11th, 2018.
CARRIED.
4. REPORTS
a) As and When Traffic Consulting Contract
- Staff Report (Engineering)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR STEWART
SECONDED:
N. JOHAL
That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to Council:
That Council:
Authorize Director of Engineering, Michelle Mahovlich, to enter into an As and When contract to a maximum of $40,000/annum with WATT Consulting for traffic engineering services for 2019 and 2020 funded through the Engineering Departments Engineering for Future Capital Works budget.
CARRIED.
b) Crosswalk Installation on Happy Valley Road at Walfred Road
- Staff Report (Engineering)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR STEWART
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE
That the Transportation and Public Works Committee recommend to Council:
That Council:
Install a marked and signed crosswalk with pedestrian-controlled flashers at a cost of $27,000 and pursue funding with ICBC, with the City portion being applied to the Small Road Improvements budget.
CARRIED.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 5:51 pm.
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