MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Council for The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver held in the Council Chamber of

MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of the Council for The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, May 27, 1996 commencing at 7:22 p.m.

PRESENT:
Mayor:	J. Murray Dykeman
Councillors:	Don Bell, Ernie Crist, Jim Cuthbert, Pam Goldsmith-Jones, Janice Harris, Pat Munroe
Staff:	Mr. G.M. Howie, Municipal Manager Mr. E.J. Bremner, Director of Parks and Engineering Services Mr. R.E. Plunkett, Director of Planning and Development Services Mr. D.C. Stuart, Director of Corporate Services Mr. J.I. Torry, Manager - Planning Mr. M.S. Kotyk, Manager - Environmental Protection Ms A.S. Hilsen, Acting Municipal Clerk Ms K. Arscott, Committee Clerk

General Matters

Reports From Council Representatives

Ms Paul Gadon, 1675 Edgewater Lane, regarding 40 KM/H Speed Limit, Riverside Drive File 5460-70/--

Letter: Assistant Manager, Traffic Department, December 19, 1995

Mr. Paul Gadon, on behalf of the residents of Riverside Drive, appeared before Council and presented a petition recommending that the existing speed limit of 50 kmh on Riverside Drive between Mount Seymour Parkway and the 2200 block Chapman Way be reduced to 40 kmh and that adequate speed limit signage be installed. Mr. Gadon reviewed the current traffic situation, the absence of sidewalks, the sparse street lighting and urged Council to approve their request.

Moved by Councillor CUTHBERT, Seconded by Councillor HARRIS and CARRIED THAT this item be returned to the June 10, 1996 Executive Committee meeting for further consideration.

MINUTES of the Executive Committee Meeting of the Council for The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, June 17, 1996 commencing at 7:28 p.m.

PRESENT:
Mayor:	J. Murray Dykeman
Councillors:	Don Bell, Ernie Crist, Jim Cuthbert, Janice Harris, Pat Munroe
Staff:	Mr. G.M. Howie, Municipal Manager Mr. E.J. Bremner, Director of Parks and Engineering Services Mr. R.E. Plunkett, Director of Planning and Development Services Mr. D.C. Stuart, Director of Corporate Services Mr. G.D.Young, Director of Recreation Dr. E. Bell-Lowther, Manager - Social Planning Mr. A.C. Cairncross, Manager - Parks Mr. M.S. Kotyk, Manager - Environmental Protection Mr. L. Craddock, Project Manager - Northlands Golf Course Ms D. Nelson, Communications Officer Ms A.S. Hilsen, Acting Municipal Clerk Ms C. Carpio, Council Clerk

Public Input

The following expressed concern with the lack of speed controls on Riverside Drive and specified pedestrian safety concerns and recommended posting more speed limit signs:

Mr. Ray Burns, 847 Riverside Drive

Ms Cindy Kettner, 1321 Riverside Drive

8. Speed Limit on Riverside Drive
File 5460-70/00

Report: Manager, Traffic and Engineering Administration Services, December 19, 1996

Public Input:
Ms Sharon Brown, 1802 Riverside Drive

in support of reducing speed limit on Riverside Drive to 40 kph
expressed concerns regarding neighbourhood intrusion, traffic and safety

Moved by Councillor CUTHBERT, Seconded by Councillor CRIST and CARRIED

THAT staff prepare a report by July 2, 1996 on all appropriate options for improving pedestrian safety on Riverside Drive, including

reducing the existing speed limit on Riverside Drive between Mount Seymour Parkway and the 2200 block Chapman Way from 50k to 40k with appropriate signage; and
improvements to street lighting.

PRESENT:
Mayor:	J. Murray Dykeman
Councillors:	Don Bell, Ernie Crist, Pam Goldsmith-Jones, Janice Harris
Staff:	Mr. G.M. Howie, Municipal Manager Mr. E.J. Bremner, Director of Parks and Engineering Services Mr. G.D.Young, Director of Recreation Dr. E. Bell-Lowther, Manager - Social Planning Mr. J.I. Torry, Manager - Planning Mr. R.J. West-Sells, Manager - Public Works Mr. A. Lynch, Recycling Coordinator Ms A.S. Hilsen, Acting Municipal Clerk Ms K. Arscott, Council Clerk Ms D. Nelson, Communications Officer

3. Riverside Drive - request for 40 km/h speed limit File 5460-70/00

Report: Manager - Traffic and Engineering Administration Services, July 16, 1996

Public Input:

Ms Michelle Payne, 2298 Chapman Way
* submitted a petition of 45 signatures from area residents opposed to a reduction of the speed limit on Riverside Drive.

Mr. Paul Gadon, 1675 Edgewater Lane
* opposed to proposal that the speed limit remain at 50 km/h.

Moved by Councillor CRIST, Seconded by Councillor HARRIS THAT the speed limit on Riverside Drive between Mount Seymour Parkway and the 2200 block Chapman Way remain at 50 km/h.

PRESENT:
Mayor:	J. Murray Dykeman
Councillors:	Don Bell, Ernie Crist, Jim Cuthbert, Janice Harris, Pat Munroe
Staff:	Mr. G.M. Howie, Municipal Manager Mr. E.J. Bremner, Director of Parks and Engineering Services Mr. R.E. Plunkett, Director of Planning and Development Services Mr. G.D.Young, Director of Recreation Mr. G.M. Joyce, Manager - Traffic and Engineering Administration Services Mr. J.A. McPherson, Acting Director of Financial Services Mr. D.E. Pawson, Manager - Permits and Licences Mr. J. A. Masterton, Assistant Manager - Planning Mr. A. Lynch, Recycling Coordiator Ms R. Newton, Social Planning Analyst Ms A.S. Hilsen, Acting Municipal Clerk Ms C. Carpio, Council Clerk
Also in attendance:	Mr. R. Kwan, North Shore Health

General Matters

Public Input
The following spoke in favour of a 40 km/h speed limit on Riverside Drive and expressed concerns regarding traffic and safety:
Mr. Russ Curtis, 1810 Riverside Drive
Ms Sharon Brown, 1802 Riverside Drive
Mr. Paul Gadon, 1675 Riverside Drive
Mr. Ray Burns, 847 Riverside Drive
Mr. Blair Wilson, 938 Riverside Drive
Mr. Craig Thompson, 1110 Riverside Drive
Ms Leanne Dunster, 1530 Riverside Drive

Reports From Council Representatives

Councillor CUTHBERT
* reported on his meeting with Riverside Drive residents regarding safety issues.

PRESENT:

Mayor: Don Bell
Councillors: Trevor Carolan, Ernie Crist, Glenys Deering-Robb, Janice Harris,
Pat Munroe, Lisa Muri

Staff: Mr. G.M. Howie, Municipal Manager
Mr. M.S. Hoskin, Director of Financial Services
Mr. R.J. West-Sells, Director of Parks and Engineering Services
Mr. G.M. Joyce, Manager - Traffic and Engineering Administration Services
Mr. D.E. Pawson, Manager - Permits and Licences
Mr. J.I. Torry, Manager - Planning
Sgt. J.W. Beaudoin, NCO/IC Traffic Section - N.V. Detachment, RCMP
Ms M.C. Crombie, Financial Analyst
Mr. D. W. Back, Municipal Clerk
Ms K. Arscott, Council Clerk

General Matters

Public Input

The following spoke in favour of retaining the 40 km/h speed limit on Riverside Drive and questioned the accuracy of the studies undertaken which support a 50 km/h speed limit. As a gateway to Seymour Demonstration Forest, they indicated Riverside Drive generates considerable traffic comprising vehicles, bikers, pedestrians, horses etc. To enhance their safety and quality of life, they suggested retention of the 40 km/h speed limit, installation of improved signage, implementation of traffic calming measures and greater enforcement of the speed limit. The speakers urged Council to consider their concerns favourably.

Mr. Blair Wilson, 938 Riverside Drive
Ms Ann Solheim, 1617 Riverside Drive
Mr. Craig Thompson, 1110 Riverside Drive
Ms Sharon Brown, 1802 Riverside Drive
Ms Carolyn Hayden, 1718 Riverside Drive

Council Matters

2. Riverside Drive - 40 KM/H Trial Speed Limit
File 5460-70/00

Report: Traffic Technologist, September 16, 1997
(Returned from August 12, 1996 Executive Committee meeting)

Public Input:
Mr. Ray Burns, 847 Riverside Drive
• in favour of retaining the 40 km/h speed limit
• cited concerns regarding safety and excessive speed
• advocated education of offenders and retention of present speed limit.

Ms Michele Payne, 2298 Chapman Way
• in favour of returning the speed limit to 50 km/h
• referred to September 1, 1997 petition containing 212 signatures of support
• urged Council consider the staff recommendation favourably.

Moved by Councillor CRIST, Seconded by Councillor MUNROE and CARRIED

THAT

1) the speed limit on Riverside Drive, between Mount Seymour Parkway and Chapman Way be returned to 50 km/h; and

2) following the return of a 50 km/h speed limit, the RCMP provide an ongoing program of public awareness and speed enforcement.

Voting Against: Mayor BELL, Councillor CAROLAN

Moved by Councillor HARRIS, Seconded by Councillor DEERING-ROBB and CARRIED

THAT staff report back to the October 14, 1997 Regular Council meeting on possible traffic calming measures for Riverside Drive, including cost estimates.

PRESENT:
Mayor:	Don Bell
Councillors:	Trevor Carolan, Ernie Crist, Glenys Deering-Robb, Janice Harris, Lisa Muri, Pat Munroe
Staff:	Mr. G.M. Howie, Municipal Manager Mr. R.J. West-Sells, Director of Parks and Engineering Services Mr. G.A. Young, Director of Recreation Mr. J.I. Torry, Acting Director of Planning and Development Services Mr. G.M. Joyce, Manager - Traffic and Engineering Administration Services Mr. N.J. Nikkel, Assistant Manager, Traffic Engineering Ms L.L. Kent, Child Care Development Worker - Social Planning Mr. D. Naysmith, Manager - Facility Engineering, Recreation Commission Mr. D. W. Back, Municipal Clerk Ms K. Arscott, Council Clerk

General Matters

Public Input

Ms Ann Solheim, 1617 Riverside Drive, regarding Riverside Drive speed limit
• expressed regret that speed limit increased to 50kmh
• suggested staff work with area residents to research the most effective traffic calming measures available for implementation.

Council Matters

2. Riverside Drive - Traffic Calming Measures
File 5460-70/00

Excerpt: Regular Council Minutes, October 14, 1997

(Returned from October 14, 1997 Regular Council meeting)

Joint Report: Manager - Traffic & Engineering Administration Services and
Assistant Manager - Traffic Engineering, October 16, 1997

Public Input:
Mr. Ray Burns, 847 Riverside Drive
• expressed concern for safety of pedestrians, commuters and recreational users who utilize Riverside Drive
• recommended a constructive traffic education program and implementation of permanent traffic measures.

Staff Input:
Mr. Norm Nikkel, Assistant Manager - Traffic Department,
• presented a summary of benefits and drawbacks of various tried and tested speed reducing methods undertaken in the District of North Vancouver
• indicated any speed reducing program needs the support of the residents and an overall survey of all residents is essential for the success of such a program.

Moved by Councillor CRIST, Seconded by Councillor MUNROE and CARRIED

THAT staff be directed to either:
1) liaise with the RCMP to continue periodic enforcement of the 50 km/h speed limit on Riverside Drive; and

2) conduct a survey of the neighbourhood to determine the level of support for traffic calming on Riverside Drive and report the survey results back to Council.

PRESENT:
Mayor:	Don Bell
Councillors:	Ernie Crist, Bill Denault, Heather Dunsford, Janice Harris, Doug MacKay-Dunn, Lisa Muri
Staff:	Mr. G .Howie, Municipal Manager Mr. D. Back, Director of Corporate Services Mr. R. Zerr, Director of Planning, Engineering, Parks & Regulatory Services Mr. J. McPherson, Director of Financial Services Mr. G. Young, Director of Recreation Mr. G. Calder, Fire Chief Mr. T. Swan, Deputy Fire Chief Mr. G. Joyce, Municipal Engineer Mr. I. Torry, Manager – Community Planning Mr. R. Huffman, Manager - Utilities Ms D. Howes, Assistant Manager – Transportation Planning Ms R. Newton, Planning Analyst Ms A. Hilsen, Municipal Clerk Ms K. Arscott, Confidential Council Clerk

General Matters

Public Input

Mr. Ray Burns, 800 Block Riverside Drive, regarding Item 6.

Urged Council to approve the installation of speed humps on Riverside Drive for the protection of all motorists and pedestrians.

Council Matters

6. Riverside Drive Traffic Calming
File 8620-30/06
Tracking Number 00013
(to approve completion of the Riverside Drive Traffic Calming detailed

Report: Assistant Manager, Transportation, July 3, 2001
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
Attachment 4

(Returned from August 23, 1999 Regular Council meeting)

Public Input:

Mr. John Forsduck, Consultant, Context Research Ltd.

summarized the traffic calming strategy and the options supported by the residents of Riverside Drive.

Moved by Councillor CRIST, Seconded by Councillor MURI and CARRIED

THAT the detailed design for the speed humps on Riverside Drive as shown in Diagram 3 of the July 3, 2001 report of the Assistant Manager, Transportation be completed and installed.

PRESENT:
Mayor:	Don Bell
Councillors:	Ernie Crist, Bill Denault, Heather Dunsford, Janice Harris, Doug Mackay-Dunn, Lisa Muri
Staff:	Mr. G .Howie, Municipal Manager Mr. R. Zerr, Director of Planning, Engineering, Parks & Regulatory Services Mr. G. Young, Director of Recreation Mr. I. Torry, Manager - Community Planning Mr. J. McPherson, Director of Financial Services Mr. D. Sigston, Manager - Building and Properties Mr. R. Boulton, Acting Manager - Parks Department Mr. K. Bennett, Manager - Environment Department Sgt. Worth, RCMP, North Vancouver Detachment Ms A. Hilsen, Municipal Clerk Ms L. Carlow, Confidential Council Clerk

General Matters

Public Input

6. Mr. William Schuurman, 1900 Block Rivergrove Place, regarding Riverside Drive Speed Humps

questioned the public input process and survey results
requested Council to reconsider its July 16, 2001 decision and refer the matter back to the Transportation Department for further consultation with the public.

7. Mr. Doron Levy, 1600 Block Edgewater Drive, regarding Riverside Drive Speed Humps

expressed concern over the aesthetics of speed humps and the negative impact they will have for the timeliness of emergency vehicles and local residents when traveling on Riverside Drive
encouraged Council to reconsider the decision to install speed humps and to examine alternative ways to control speed.

9. Mr. Ray Burns, 800 Block Riverside Drive, regarding Riverside Drive Speed Humps

expressed support for the speed humps which should alleviate safety concerns related to speeding vehicles
encouraged Council to stand by their July 16, 2001 decision.

Any Other Business

16. Riverside Drive Speed Humps
File 8620-30/06
Tracking Number 00013
(to request reconsideration of the approval to install speed humps on Riverside Drive)

Verbal Report: Mayor Don Bell

(Returned from July 16, 2001 Regular Council meeting)

Moved by Councillor CRIST, Seconded by Councillor MURI and CARRIED

THAT

1. Council reaffirm its previous decision as approved at the July 16, 2001 Regular Council Meeting, to install speed humps on Riverside Drive; and

2. staff be instructed to commence the installation.

Regular Meeting of the Council for The Corporation of the District of North Vancouver held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, October 15, 2001 commencing at 7:00 P.M

PRESENT:
Mayor:	Don Bell
Councillors:	Ernie Crist, Bill Denault, Heather Dunsford, Janice Harris, Doug Mackay-Dunn, Lisa Muri
Staff	Mr. G .Howie, Municipal Manager Mr. D. Back, Director of Corporate Services Mr. R. Zerr, Director of Planning, Engineering, Parks & Regulatory Services Mr. I. Torry, Manager – Community Planning Ms L. MacMaster, Manager – Tourism, Arts & Cultural Services Ms. J. Bratina, Communications and Community Relations Officer Mr. S. Hardy, Executive Assistant - Mayor’s Office Ms S. Burrows, Acting Municipal Clerk Ms L. Carlow, Confidential Council Clerk

General Matters

Public Input

4. Mr. Phil Holland, 2300 Block Riverside Drive, regarding Riverside Drive Speed Humps

submitted the results of an informal survey conducted by residents of residents/drivers along Riverside north, mid and south
indicated that the survey results show the majority of residents would like to see the speed humps removed, and urged Council to take the necessary steps to make this happen

6. Mr. Ray Burns, 800 Block Riverside Drive, regarding Riverside Drive Speed Humps

thanked Council for approving the installation of the speed humps which are successfully slowing down traffic, making the neighbourhood safer
commented that the delays in travel time are negligible if one follows the posted speed limit.

8. Ms Ann Solheim, 1600 Block Riverside Drive, regarding Riverside Drive Speed Humps

referenced the recent resident survey completed along Riverside north, mid and south, and expressed concern over the biased format of the poll, and the misinformation and sometimes harassing attitude presented by those conducting the petition/survey.
in view of this, requested Council to disregard the resident survey, and if deemed appropriate conduct a safe, open and unprejudiced survey or review.