CITY OF BURNABY

2410-20

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

 

M I N U T E S

 

 

An Open meeting of the Transportation Committee (Bicycle Advisory Group) was held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Wednesday, 2015 April 08 at 6:00 p.m.

 

1.      CALL TO ORDER

 

   The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

 

PRESENT:      Councillor Dan Johnston, Chair

Councillor Sav Dhaliwal, Vice Chair

Councillor Colleen Jordan, Member

Mr. Lloyd Paul, Citizens’ Representative

Mr. Dave Reid, Citizens’ Representative

 

ABSENT:       Ms. Amber Keane, Citizens’ Representative

                        Ms. Maria Marano, Citizens’ Representative

 

B.A.G.:           Mr. Patrick Ryan, Bicycle Advisory Group

Mr. Chris Siggers, Bicycle Advisory Group

 

STAFF:           Mr. Doug Louie, Assistant Director Engineering, Traffic & Parking Management

Mr. Stu Ramsey, Manager, Transportation Planning

Ms. Lee-Ann Garnet, Assistant Director, Long Range Planning

Ms. Leah Libsekal, Transportation Planner

Mr. Ian Wasson, Urban Design Planner

                        Ms. Eva Prior, Administrative Officer

 

2.      MINUTES 

 

(a)   Open meeting of the Transportation Committee                                           

held on 2015 February 11

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN:

 

“THAT the minutes of the Transportation Committee Open meeting held on 2015 February 11 be adopted.”

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Committee agreed that Item 4, Delegation be brought forward for consideration at this time.

 

 

4.      DELEGATION                                                   

 

MOVED BY Councillor  JORDAN:

SECONDED BY Councillor DHALIWAL:

 

“THAT the delegation be heard.”

 

                                                                                             CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(a)       John Raue

Re:  Transportation Issues

                    Speaker:  John Raue_____

 

Mr. John Raue, 5668 Chaffey Avenue, Burnaby appeared before the Committee outlining the history of transportation in British Columbia. The speaker further noted information regarding measures in France, China and Japan to mitigate smog, parking and traffic congestion.

 

The Committee thanked Mr. Raue for his presentation.

 

Normal order of the agenda resumed.

 

3.         BICYCLE ADVISORY GROUP - NEW BUSINESS                                        

 

            Patrick Ryan

 

Mr. Ryan thanked Mr. Stu Ramsey, Manager, Transportation Planning for his report on Public Realm Design Standards for Town Centre Streets.  Mr. Ryan commented that the ideas were very progressive and innovative, a benefit to Burnaby in the future.

 

Mr. Ryan reiterated his concerns regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety in areas undergoing construction, in particular Garden Grove Drive.  Mr. Ryan would like to see the City take a proactive approach to ensure the safety of pedestrians, particularly children, and cyclists by introducing policy/procedures around the temporary closure of sidewalks and bicycle paths.

 

Staff undertook to investigate.

 

Mr. Ryan requested information regarding the future of the Bicycle Advisory Group.  Mr. Ryan advised that appointed members to Committees are permitted two 3 year terms, yet members of the Bicycle Advisory Group have been on the Transportation Committee for 13 years.  He would like to see representatives from the cycling community appointed and permitted voting rights.

 

The Committee advised that Council is currently reviewing the Bicycle Advisory Group structure.

 

           

 

4.         DELEGATION                                                

 

(a)       John Raue

Re:  Transportation Issues

                    Speaker:  John Raue_____

 

This item was dealt with previously in the meeting.

 

5.         TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE – CORRESPONDENCE                      

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL:

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN:

 

 “THAT the correspondence be received.”

                                                                                                                                                                        CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

(a)               Correspondence from Mark Erdman, TransLink                                       

            Re:      Seasonal TransLink Service Changes____

 

Correspondence was received by Mr. Mark Erdman, Manager of Government and Community Engagement, TransLink, outlining seasonal transit service changes for region, including changes to Burnaby and New Westminster.  The changes listed in the correspondence will take effect on April 13, 2015.

 

(b)               Correspondence from Minister Todd Stone,

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure                                          

Re:      Submission to B.C. on the Move_______

 

Correspondence was received from Minister Todd Stone, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure expressing appreciation to the City of Burnaby for participation in the meeting and engagement process for the Ministry’s 10 year transportation plan, entitled B.C. on the Move.

 

The plan and the report sharing the outcomes of the engagement process were published by the Province in early 2015.

 

**Councillor Dhaliwal retired from the meeting at 6:55 p.m. and did not return.**

 

6.         NEW BUSINESS

 

Councillor Johnston

 

Councillor Johnston advised that the Committee received a letter of resignation from Ms. Maria Marano.  Ms. Marano tendered her resignation as she will be moving away from Burnaby. 

 

The Committee undertook to send Ms. Marano a letter thanking her for her time on the Committee.

 

7.         INQUIRIES

 

            Councillor Jordan

 

            Councillor Jordan requested an update regarding service of the #116 bus route in the Byrne Road area.

 

Staff advised that the City is waiting for the removal of hydro poles which will allow for the completion of the route.  The anticipated completion will be this spring.

 

Mr. Paul advised that the opposing stop at Market Crossing and Marine Way has not been completed.  Passengers must walk from Southridge to Market Crossing, which is a considerable distance.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN:

SECONDED BY MR. REID:

 

 “THAT staff contact TransLink regarding the implementation of the Route 116 bus stops at Market Crossing.”

                                                                                                                                                                        CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

           

            Staff undertook to correspond with TransLink.

 

            Dave Reid

 

            Mr. Reid requested an update regarding the intersection of Douglas Road and Lougheed Highway.

 

Staff advised that the intersection of Halifax Street and Douglas Road will be rebuilt.  As part of the development in the area, Douglas Road will become continuous and align with Halifax Street towards Brentwood Mall.

 

Mr. Paul advised the Committee that Halifax Street and Douglas Road is very difficult intersection to navigate as a pedestrian.

 

Mr. Reid questioned bylaws in conjunction with the use of skateboards on City streets.

 

Staff advised that it is illegal and enforcement is conducted by the RCMP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.         ADJOURNMENT                            

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN:

SECONDED BY MR. REID:

 

“THAT the Open meeting do now adjourn.”

 

                                                                                                CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            The Open meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

 

 

 

_____________________________                                      _______________________________

Ms. Eva Prior                                                                          Councillor Dan Johnston

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER                                           CHAIR