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TRAFFIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
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Tuesday, 2015 October 06
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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 October 06 at 6:00 PM.
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CALL TO ORDER
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PRESENT:
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Councillor
P. McDonell, Chair
Councillor
J. Wang, Member
Mr.
J. Artuso, Citizen Representative
Mr.
B. Heslop, District Parent Advisory Council Representative
Mr.
E. Laity, Citizen Representative
Mr.
C. Redekop, Burnaby Board of Trade
Mr.
K. Robb, Burnaby HUB Representative
Mr.
T. Webster, ICBC Representative
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ABSENT:
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Councillor
P. Calendino, Vice Chair
Mr.
S. Baron, Senior Citizen Representative
Ms.
N. Gobis Cutayne, School Board Representative
Mr.
H. Sidhu-Kambo, Coast Mountain Bus Company Representative
Mr.
N. Vizniak, Citizen Representative
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STAFF:
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Mr.
S. Ramsey, Manager - Transportation Planning
Mr.
D. Louie, Asst Director Engineering - Traffic & Parking
S/Sgt
G. Sokolowski, Burnaby RCMP
Ms.
E. Prior, Administrative Officer
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The
Chair called the Open meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
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MOVED BY Mr. R. Heslop
SECONDED BY Councillor J. wang
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THAT
the minutes of the 'Open' meeting of the Traffic Safety Committee held
on 2015 May 05 be adopted.
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY Councillor J. wang
SECONDED BY mr. e. laity
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THAT
the correspondence be received.
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Correspondence was received from Mr.
Dennis Hansen appointing Mr. M. (Ken) Robb as the HUB representative to the
Traffic Safety Committee.
The Chair welcomed Mr. Robb to the
Committee.
Correspondence was received
from Mr. Daniel McDonald requesting a pedestrian crosswalk on Patterson Avenue at
Mayberry Street.
Staff advised that a standard
marked crosswalk will be implemented at this site. Upon completion of the
urban trail, curb bulges will be installed.
Arising from discussion,
the Committee introduced the following motion:
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MOVED BY Mr. C. Redekop
SECONDED BY mr. e. laity
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THAT this item of correspondence be REFERRED
to staff for implementation of the marked crosswalk and response to Mr.
Daniel McDonald.
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A memorandum was received
from the Deputy City Clerk regarding pedestrian and automobile safety in the
laneway behind the 4200 block of Albert Street.
At a Public Hearing held on
2015 July 21 regarding a rezoning application for property located at 4221 and
4227 Hastings Street, residents from 4238 Albert Street requested a traffic
impact assessment on the back alley way to minimize/mitigate pedestrian and
vehicle safety hazards.
Staff advised that they
have investigated the area and there are no immediate safety concerns that
require action at this time. Through the development review process regarding
this rezoning application staff will be recommending the developers provide
corner clearances on the driveway to facilitate visibility.
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d)
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Memorandum
from Administrative Officer
Re:
Social Sustainability Strategy – Phase 1 Report on Actions
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A memorandum was received
from the Administrative Officer, forwarding the Social Sustainability Strategy
– Phase 1 Report on Actions report approved by Council on 2015 October 05.
The report provided a
progress update on the Phase 1 implementation of the Burnaby Social
Sustainability Strategy.
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Eric Laity
Mr. Laity advised that the rail
crossing in the vicinity of Douglas Road and Still Creek, southbound lane, is
in need of repair.
Staff advised that Burlington
Northern Railway is aware of the hazard. Staff will contact them to
determine when repairs will be completed and if an interim sign should be
posted to warn motorists.
Councillor McDonell
Councillor McDonell requested staff
follow-up with Coast Mountain Bus Company to determine if a representative
will be attending future meetings.
Staff undertook to investigate and
report back.
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John
Artuso
Mr. Artuso queried the feasibility
of licensing motorized scooters and electric bikes.
The Chair advised that provincial
legislation is required regarding this matter.
Corey Redekop
Mr. Redekop apprised the Committee
of positive feedback the Burnaby Board of Trade has received regarding the
City’s implementation of the Public Realm Design Standards in front of their
office at McKay Avenue and Kingsway.
Tom Webster
Mr. Webster informed the Committee
that commencing on 2015 October 21, a four week Pedestrian Safety Campaign
will be launched to raise awareness for both motorists and pedestrians. ICBC
will be distributing reflectors at transit locations during the campaign
period.
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MOVED BY MR. E. LAITY
SECONDED BY MR. T. WEBSTER
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THAT
this Open Committee meeting do now adjourn.
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Open meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
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________________________
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Eva
Prior
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
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Councillor
Paul McDonell
CHAIR
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