3.
Proposed 2009 Ward 2 Capital Improvement Projects
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION)
(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(Electronic presentation to Council outlining proposed 2009 Ward 2 Capital Improvement Projects.)
- Robert M. Falcioni, P. Eng., Director of Roads and Transportation
- Nick Benkovich, Director of Water/WasteWater Services
4.
Report dated February 26, 2009 from the General Manager of Infrastructure Services regarding Road Budget Allocation Procedure.
(ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION)
(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(In 2004, Council adopted the following guidelines for the Roads Budget allocation:
- 30% Major Roads and Arterials
- 20% Minor Roads, Local Streets and Collectors
- 20% New Roads/Widenings
- 15% Bridge Rehabilitation
- 5% Storm Water Systems
- 5% Engineering Consulting Services
- 1% Traffic Signals, New and Upgrades
- 4% Miscellaneous (Street Lighting, Crack Sealing, Contingencies)
Priorities for Road Projects are developed using the Pavement Management System, which has two (2) components, the database component and the evaluation component. The database component provides information on each road section's physical condition and the evaluation component develops a strategy to maximize the benefits within the budget guidelines. An update of the current condition of the road network is included.)
- David Shelsted, P. Eng., Roads Engineer
- Robert M. Falcioni, P. Eng., Director of Roads and Transportation
5.
Report dated February 23, 2009 from the Acting General Manager of Growth & Development/Planning Director regarding Top Soil Removal & Site Alteration By-law.
(RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)
(At the Priorities Committee meeting of January 21, 2009, an initial presentation of the Top Soil Removal & Site Alteration By-law was made and staff was instructed to conduct a public meeting to present the draft by-law and provide opportunity for public input. The public meeting was held on February 10, 2009 and approximately 35 to 40 individuals attended the public meeting and 10 written submissons were received. The report provides the Committee with a summary of the key comments and a proposed response. The report seeks the Committee's direction with respect to two options that could be pursued relating to future treatment of top soil removal operations.)
6.
Report dated February 25, 2009 from the Executive Director, Administrative Services regarding Shoreline Water Safety and Rescue.
(RECOMMENDATION PREPARED)
(In follow-up to the recommendations of the Junction Creek Safety Committee relating to shoreline water safety and rescue, staff were directed to co-ordinate, prioritize and report back on a city-wide action plan that will promote safety awareness and reduce water-related accidents. The report recommends that education and safety awareness and swift water rescue training for first responders be the priorities for a city-wide shoreline safety and rescue plan.)
7.
Report dated February 24, 2009 from the Executive Director, Administrative Services regarding Constellation City Report - Workplan Update.
(FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
(This report updates the Constellation City Report Workplan.)