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TRAFFIC SAFETY Committee
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M I N U
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An ‘Open’ meeting of the Traffic
Safety Committee was held in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949
Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday, 2015 March 03 at 6:00 PM.
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PRESENT: Councillor
Paul
McDonell,
Chair
Councillor
Pietro
Calendino,
Vice Chair
Councillor
James
Wang, Member
Mr.
Tom Webster, ICBC Representative
Mr. Bob Heslop,
District Parent Advisory Council
Mr.
Harjit Sidhu-Kambo, Coast Mountain Bus Company
Mr.
Corey Redekop, Burnaby Board of Trade
Mr.
Stephen
Baron, Senior Citizen Representative
Mr.
Eric Laity, Citizen Representative
Mr.
John Artuso, Citizen Representative
Mr.
Nikita Vizniak, Citizen Representative
ABSENT: Ms. Natalie
Gobis Cutayne, School Board Representative
STAFF: Mr. Stuart
Ramsey, Manager Transportation Planning
Mr. Doug Louie, Assistant Director Engineering, Transportation
Ms. Lynne
Axford, Administrative Officer
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The Chair called the meeting to
order at 6:03 p.m.
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MOVED BY Mr.
E, Laity:
Seconded
by Mr. C. Redekop:
“THAT the minutes of the Traffic Safety
Committee Open meeting held on 2014 December 02 be adopted.”
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED BY Councillor
P. Calendino:
Seconded
by Mr. E. Laity:
“THAT the Committee bring forward Item
4 a) and b) for consideration at this time.”
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY Councillor p. calendino:
SECONDED BY mr. e. laity:
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“THAT
the delegations be heard.”
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Mr. Eyford, President,
Scandinavian Community Centre Society appeared as a delegation on behalf of his
membership to provide feedback following the completion of Kensington Avenue
and the overpass project. The speaker noted that a meeting took place on 2014
December 23 with Ernst Boeder, Operations Maintenance and Rehab Technician for
the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for the Lower Mainland
District. As a result, topics for consideration regarding traffic safety
improvements to the intersection were identified as follows:
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paint the
crosswalk to make drivers more aware it is a shared pathway
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improve lighting
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increase signage
Mr. Eyford expressed satisfaction
with the overpass upgrades completed by the City, and that points raised above
are in response to further mitigate matters of safety.
The Committee agreed that
feedback from the Ministry of Transportation would be worthwhile as the
crosswalk falls under their jurisdiction.
Staff undertook to contact
Mr. Boeder at the Ministry to further discuss this matter.
The Committee thanked Mr.
Eyford for taking the time to appear as a delegation.
Mr. MacDonald, Brentwood
Park Ratepayers appeared as a delegation as a follow up to correspondence submitted
2014 April 08 and the Manager’s response dated 2014 June 27 regarding multi and
single family traffic systems. Mr. MacDonald provided a history of proposed and
future Community Plans, Plan Amendments, proposed traffic patterns and road
closures and his involvement in the process dating back to 1971. The speaker
questioned whether design standards were being met within the Beta and
Brentlawn area, and expressed concern for existing traffic policies emphasizing
the need to close Beta Ave due to increased accidents.
Mr. MacDonald noted that a meeting
of residents from the Brentwood Park community would take place in the near
future to obtain a consensus of their priorities moving forward.
Staff advised that in the
span of 20 – 30 years, various Councils through public process have been involved
in numerous decisions to the area. In addition, staff noted a recent comprehensive
review and comparison to other local collectors was completed showing a normal
rate of 3,000 vehicles per day with average speeds of 51-52 km. The study
concluded that this area does not warrant action over other areas within the
City as volumes are lower than the previous year. Staff highlighted changes
that will be taking place at the end of Beta Ave. these include; installation
of curb bulges, a meridian in the center and special cross walk as a traffic
calming measure.
Staff advised Mr. MacDonald
that they would be willing to meet with community residents to discuss the
matter.
The Chair thanked Mr.
MacDonald for appearing before the Committee outlining his concerns and advised
that a transportation plan will be developed for Burnaby where citizens will
have an opportunity to provide input.
The normal order of the meeting
resumed.
Stu Ramsey, Manager, Transportation
Planning, appeared before the Committee providing a presentation regarding
public realm design standards for streets in Burnaby’s four Town Centres.
Design standards for the
Town Centres arose from Council’s 2010 adoption of the Supplementary
Community Benefit Bonus Density Policy. The policy outlined a goal of
enhancing livability through “additional community amenities to support and
service residents and businesses in Town Centres”.
The application of the Town
Centre public realm design standards have been developed through the rezoning
process within Town Centres. Input from Council, City staff, developers,
architects, engineers, and residents have helped to shape the standards. The
vision is to foster a sense of pride in the community and strengthen a sense of
place through:
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improving safety,
access, environment, aesthetics;
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being
environmentally, socially and economically sustainable, by adding to the
natural landscape, reducing waste, conserving resources, and working with
natural systems;
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establishing
priorities and using design standards;
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creating enjoyable
and safe environments for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and the general
travelling public; and
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ensuring safety,
accessibility and inclusion for people of all ages and abilities.
The principles guiding the
streetscape designs include the re-creation of the ‘living room’ where people
can gather and socialize; the need to be appealing and interesting; ‘complete
streets’ which allow safe travel regardless of a person’s mode of transport,
gender or ability; an emphasis on local community; and enhancement of the
environment.
Design
standards have been developed to enhance the quality of the public realm on
streets in Burnaby’s four Town Centres to support vibrant communities, thriving
economies and healthy environments.
The Committee thanked Mr.
Ramsey for his interesting and informative presentation.
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MOVED BY Mr. j. artuso:
SECONDED BY mr. C. redekop:
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“THAT
the correspondence be received.”
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CARRIED
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Correspondence was received
from Mr. Norman Eyford, President, Scandinavian Community Centre Society outlining
possible traffic safety improvement ideas at Kensington Avenue approaching
Thomas Street for consideration.
Correspondence was received
from Michelle Lee expressing concerns for traffic safety on Willingdon Avenue.
Staff advised they will
continue to make efforts to contact Ms. Lee to further discuss the matter.
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c)
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Memorandum from Deputy
City Clerk
Re:
Lighted Pedestrian Crossing At
Dunblane Avenue and Imperial Street Intersection
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A memorandum was received from the
Deputy City Clerk advising that Mr. T. Gibbens inquired as to when a lighted
pedestrian crossing will be installed at the Dunblane/Imperial Street
intersection.
Arising from discussion, Council
adopted the following motion:
1. THAT
the matter of a lighted pedestrian crossing at the Dunblane Avenue/Imperial
Street intersection be REFERRED to the Traffic Safety Committee.
Arising
from discussion, the Committee introduced the following motion:
MOVED BY councillor p. Calendino:
SECONDED BY mr. J. artuso:
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“THAT
this item of correspondence be REFFERRED to staff for review.”
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY mr. c. redekop
SECONDED BY mr. e. laity
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"THAT
the reports be received."
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CARRIED
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A report was received by
the Director Engineering recommending the installation of permanent left turn
restrictions at the intersection of Canada Way and Rayside Street.
The Director Engineering recommended:
1.
THAT the Committee
recommend to Council that the trial left turns restrictions at the intersection
of Canada Way and Rayside St be made permanent to enhance traffic safety.
2.
THAT a copy of the
report be sent to affected property owners within the Rayside community.
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MOVED BY mr. j. artuso
SECONDED BY mr. t. webster
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“THAT
the recommendations of the Director Engineering be adopted.”
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CARRIED
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A report was received from
the Director Engineering reviewing traffic safety concerns arising from a
rezoning application for 7174 Barnet Road.
The Director Engineering recommended:
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THAT the Committee
received this report for information.
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MOVED BY councillor p. calendino
SECONDED BY councillor j. wang
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“THAT
the recommendation of the Director Engineering be adopted.”
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CARRIED
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Mr.
J. Artuso
Mr. Artuso advised that a
depression had appeared in the right hand lane on Gaglardi Way as you come down
the hill onto the straight portion leading to Broadway, which is also located
directly adjacent to the 60 km road sign.
Staff undertook to
investigate.
Councillor
P. McDonell
Councillor P. MacDonell
expressed concern for traffic flow safety due to the number of near misses at
the south corner of Marine Way at Meadow Avenue onto Byrne Road and requested
consideration for a checker board crosswalk at this location.
Staff undertook to investigate.
No
inquiries were brought before the Committee at this time.
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MOVED BY Mr. N.Viziak:
SECONDED BY Councillor J. Wang:
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“THAT
the 'Open' meeting do now adjourn.”
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The
meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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________________________
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Lynne
Axford
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
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Councillor
Paul McDonell
CHAIR
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