TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

MINUTES

April 22, 2015 – River Valley Room

PRESENT

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, *D. Iveson, **B. Henderson
*Mayor D. Iveson is a Committee Member pursuant to section 150(2), Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300
**Councillor B. Henderson was named a Member of the Committee to maintain quorum, pursuant to section 151(1), Procedures and Committees Bylaw 12300

ABSENT

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

B. Anderson, B. Esslinger, A. Knack, D. Loken, M. Nickel, A. Sohi
G. Joseph, Office of the City Clerk
C. Johnston, Office of the City Clerk

ITEM	PAGE	DECISION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 2 1.1 Call to Order 2 1.2 Adoption of Agenda 2 1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3 1.4 Protocol Items 3 2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 3 2.1 Select Items for Debate 3 2.2 Requests to Speak 3 2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 4 3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 4 4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 4 5. STATUS REPORT 5 5.1 Business Case for Workspace Enhancements Westwood Garage Replacement 5 5.2 Scona Road – Traffic Safety and Speed Mitigation Strategies 5 5.3 Enforcement Practices – High Traffic Areas (S. McKeen) 5 5.4 Detailed Study of Residential Parking Issues and Options - Central McDougall, Oliver, and Queen Mary Park 6 6. REPORTS 6 6.1 102 Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Update - Follow-up Information 6 6.2 Low Income Transit Pass Pilot 6 6.3 Performance Standards and Clear Measures - Bike Lanes 7 6.4 Alternative Bike Lane for 95 Avenue 8 6.5 West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre - Options for Temporary Enhancement, Refurbishment or Renewal 9 6.6 Request for Non-Statutory Public Hearings - Valley Line Vehicular Access Closures 9 6.7 Change Order Exceeding $20,000 000 - Asphaltic Concrete Supply 9 6.8 Sole Source Purchase over $500,000 - Road Paver 10 6.9 Bylaw 16929 - Replaces Bylaw 12454, Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board Bylaw 10 7. RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 10 7.1 Bike Lane Removal (M. Nickel) 10 7.2 Bike Lanes on Utility Corridors (E. Gibbons) 11 8. PRIVATE REPORTS 12 9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE 12 10. ADJOURNMENT 12	Carried Carried None See Minutes See Minutes See Minutes None None Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Action Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried Carried None None

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM

PAGE

DECISION

1. CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS 2

1.1 Call to Order 2

1.2 Adoption of Agenda 2

1.3 Adoption of Minutes 3

1.4 Protocol Items 3

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS 3

2.1 Select Items for Debate 3

2.2 Requests to Speak 3

2.3 Requests for Specific Time on Agenda 4

3. COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 4

4. REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING 4

5. STATUS REPORT 5

5.1 Business Case for Workspace Enhancements Westwood

Garage Replacement 5

5.2 Scona Road – Traffic Safety and Speed Mitigation

Strategies 5

5.3 Enforcement Practices – High Traffic Areas (S. McKeen) 5

5.4 Detailed Study of Residential Parking Issues and

Options - Central McDougall, Oliver, and Queen

Mary Park 6

6. REPORTS 6

6.1 102 Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Update -

Follow-up Information 6

6.2 Low Income Transit Pass Pilot 6

6.3 Performance Standards and Clear Measures - Bike

Lanes 7

6.4 Alternative Bike Lane for 95 Avenue 8

6.5 West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre - Options for

Temporary Enhancement, Refurbishment or Renewal 9

6.6 Request for Non-Statutory Public Hearings -

Valley Line Vehicular Access Closures 9

6.7 Change Order Exceeding $20,000 000 - Asphaltic

Concrete Supply 9

6.8 Sole Source Purchase over $500,000 - Road Paver 10

6.9 Bylaw 16929 - Replaces Bylaw 12454, Edmonton

Transit System Advisory Board Bylaw 10

7. RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES 10

7.1 Bike Lane Removal (M. Nickel) 10

7.2 Bike Lanes on Utility Corridors (E. Gibbons) 11

8. PRIVATE REPORTS 12

9. NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY

NOTICE 12

10. ADJOURNMENT 12

Carried

None

See Minutes

None

Carried

Action

Carried

None

DECISION SUMMARY

ITEM

DECISION

CALL TO ORDER AND RELATED BUSINESS

1.1

Call to Order

Councillor S. McKeen called the meeting to order at
9:30 a.m.

Moved D. Iveson:

That Councillor E. Gibbons be appointed Vice-Chair for the April 22, 2015, Transportation Committee meeting.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

1.2

Adoption of Agenda

Moved D. Iveson:

That the April 22, 2015, Transportation Committee meeting agenda be adopted.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

1.3

Adoption of Minutes

Moved E. Gibbons:

That the March 25, 2015, Transportation Committee meeting minutes be adopted.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

1.4

Protocol Items

There were no protocol items.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND RELATED BUSINESS

2.1

Select Items for Debate

The following items were selected for debate: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.9, 7.1 and 7.2.

2.2

Requests to Speak

Moved E. Gibbons:

That the Committee hear from the following speakers, in panels when appropriate:

6.2 Low Income Transit Pass Pilot

· K. Good, Youth Empowerment and Support Services

· J. Kolkman, Edmonton Social Planning Council

· I. Roux, Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board

· B. Basisty, Boyle Street Education Centre

· B. Robertson, Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board (to answer questions only)

· J. Vanderbeld (to answer questions only)

6.3 Performance Standards and Clear Measures - Bike Lanes

· E. Solez

6.4 Alternative Bike Lane for 95 Avenue

· C. Chan, Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society

· B. Robertson

· E. Solez

6.9 Bylaw 16929 - Replaces Bylaw 12454, Edmonton
Transit System Advisory Board Bylaw

· B. Robertson

7.1 Bike Lane Removal (M. Nickel)

· C. Chan, Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society

· M. Altheim

7.2 Bike Lanes on Utility Corridors (E. Gibbons)

· E. Solez

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

2.3

Requests for Specific Time on Agenda

G. Joseph, Office of the City Clerk, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved D. Iveson:

That the following items be made time specific:

6.2 Low Income Transit Pass Pilot
First item of business at 9:30 a.m.

6.9 Bylaw 16929- Replaces Bylaw 15454, Edmonton
        Transit System Advisory Board Bylaw
        Second item of business at 9:30 a.m.

6.1 102 Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Update -
        Following-up Information
        Last item of business on the agenda

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

There were no Councillor Inquiries.

REPORTS TO BE DEALT WITH AT A FUTURE MEETING - NONE

STATUS REPORT

5.1

Business Case for Workspace Enhancements Westwood Garage Replacement

Moved D. Iveson:

That the revised date of May 27, 2015, be approved.

Transportation Svcs.

Due By:
May 27, 2015

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

5.2

Scona Road – Traffic Safety and Speed Mitigation Strategies

Moved D. Iveson:

That the revised due date of May 27, 2015, be approved.

Transportation Svcs.

Due By:
May 27, 2015

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

5.3

Enforcement Practices – High Traffic Areas (S. McKeen)

Moved D. Iveson:

That the revised due date of June 29, 2015, be approved.

Community Svcs.

Due By:
~~Jun. 29, 2015~~

NEW DATE:
Jun. 17, 2015

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

5.4

Detailed Study of Residential Parking Issues and Options - Central McDougall, Oliver, and Queen Mary Park

Moved D. Iveson:

That the revised due date of May 6, 2015, be approved.

Transportation Svcs.

Due By:
May 6, 2015

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

REPORTS

6.1

102 Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Update - Follow-up Information

C. Walbaum and D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions. S. McCabe and
B. Belcourt, Transportation Services, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved D. Iveson:

That the April 22, 2015, Transportation Services report CR_2305, be received for information

Transportation Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

6.2

Low Income Transit Pass Pilot

D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services, made a presentation.

K. Good, Youth Empowerment and Support Services;
J. Kolkman, Edmonton Social Planning Council; I. Roux, Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board; and B. Basisty, Boyle Street Education Centre, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

Copies of handouts provided by K. Good; and J. Kolkman, were distributed to Members of the Committee and copies were filed with the Office of the City Clerk.

K. Koropeski, C. Stolte, J. Davidson and D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services; and R. Smyth, Community Services, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved D. Iveson:

Low Income Transit Pass - Options for Implementation and Distribution

That Administration provide a report on the Low Income Transit Pass, including the following:

· Implementation strategies for 2016, including an initial discount of 60 percent to be funded from the property tax levy.

· Assessment of models for the sale and distribution of passes, including options to better leverage existing resources and/or a more robust business case for increasing counter sales.

Transportation Svcs.

Due By:
Third Quarter 2015

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

6.3

Performance Standards and Clear Measures - Bike Lanes

T. Golly, Transportation Services, made a presentation.

E. Solez, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

T. Golly and D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved D. Iveson:

That the April 22, 2015, Transportation Services report CR_1769, be received for information.

Transportation Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

6.4

Alternative Bike Lane for 95 Avenue

T. Golly, Transportation Services, made a presentation.

C. Chan, Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society; and
E. Solez, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

T. Golly, G. Cebryk and D. Wandzura, General Manager, Transportation Services, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved D. Iveson:

That the April 22, 2015, Transportation Services report CR_1774, be received for information.

Transportation Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

6.5

West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre - Options for Temporary Enhancement, Refurbishment or Renewal

Moved D. Iveson:

That Transportation Committee recommend to City Council:

That Capital Profile 15-66-3504 be revised in scope, as set out in Attachment 1 of the April 22, 2015, Transportation Services report CR_1978, and that the funding be reduced by $1.4 million, with funds to be made available for a future Supplementary Capital Budget Adjustment.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

6.6

Request for Non-Statutory Public Hearings - Valley Line Vehicular Access Closures

Moved D. Iveson:

Valley Line Vehicle Access Closures – Non-Statutory Public Hearings

That Non-Statutory Public Hearings be held on proposed vehicle access closures related to the construction and operation of the Valley Line LRT as follows:

1. June 17, 2015, Transportation Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m.

2. September 2, 2015, Transportation Committee meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Transportation Svcs.

Corporate Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

6.7

Change Order Exceeding $20,000 000 - Asphaltic Concrete Supply

Moved D. Iveson:

That an increase to contract D923977 with Burnco Rock Products Ltd., for the supply of Asphaltic Concrete, to a value not to exceed $30 million including GST, be approved and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

Transportation Svcs.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

6.8

Sole Source Purchase over $500,000 - Road Paver

Moved D. Iveson:

That a sole source agreement between the City of Edmonton and SMS Equipment for the purchase of one Vogele Paver, in the amount of $528,000 plus GST, be approved and that the agreement be in form and content acceptable to the City Manager.

Transportation Svcs.

City Manager

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

6.9

Bylaw 16929 - Replaces Bylaw 12454, Edmonton Transit System Advisory Board Bylaw

B. Robertson, made a presentation.

Moved D. Iveson:

That Transportation Committee recommend to City Council:

That Bylaw 16929 be given the appropriate readings.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR INQUIRIES

7.1

Bike Lane Removal (M. Nickel)

Moved D. Iveson:

That the Committee hear from D. Fitzgerald.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

T. Golly, Transportation Services, made a presentation.

D. Fitzgerald, Post Time at Fitzgeralds; M. Altheim; and
C. Chan, Edmonton Bicycle Commuters Society, made presentations and answered the Committee's questions.

T. Golly, Transportation Services, answered the Committee's questions.

Moved E. Gibbons:

That the April 22, 2015, Transportation Services report CR_1786, be received for information.

Transportation Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

7.2

Bike Lanes on Utility Corridors (E. Gibbons)

T. Golly, Transportation Services, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

E. Solez, made a presentation and answered the Committee's questions.

Moved E. Gibbons:

That the April 22, 2015, Transportation Services report CR_580, be received for information.

Transportation Svcs.

In Favour:

Carried

S. McKeen, E. Gibbons, D. Iveson

Absent:

M. Oshry, T. Caterina

PRIVATE REPORTS - NONE

NOTICES OF MOTION AND MOTIONS WITHOUT CUSTOMARY NOTICE

Councillor S. McKeen asked whether there were any Notices of Motion. There were none.

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.

______________________ ______________________

Chair City Clerk