49
File: 01-0540-20-12 The Agenda of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall at 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 1:30 pm. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (a) Minutes of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee meeting held on February 2, 2017. Page 3 4. OLD BUSINESS (a) MOTI Projects Updates - MOTI (b) Parking at Mission Secondary - Tracy Kyle 5. NEW BUSINESS (a) BC Transit Bus Facility Update - BC Transit (b) Transit Alerting System and Alerts - BC Transit and/or First Canada (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project - Dan Sommer Page 8 (d) Safety Improvements at London Avenue Railway Crossing - Tracy Kyle Page 13 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design - Tracy Kyle/Hirod Gill Page 15 6. CORRESPONDENCE (a) December 29, 2016 – Baron, Vanessa – Parking on Appleby Court Page 19 (b) January 19, 2017 – Vlake, Cynthia – Crosswalks at the West Coast Express Page 21 (c) January 26, 2017 – Vernon, Susan – Speeding on Caribou Street Page 23 (d) February 15, 2017 – St. Jean, Lynda – Best Avenue Traffic Concerns Page 25 (e) February 16, 2017 – Martin, Kimberly – Grand Street Traffic Concerns and Request for Crosswalk Lights Page 27 (f) February 21, 2017 – Awram, Jay – Parking on Railway Avenue Page 29 (g) February 21, 2017 – Elliot, Dan – Speeding on Holister Place and Request for Speed Bumps Page 31 1

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Page 1: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

File 01-0540-20-12

The Agenda of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall at 8645 Stave Lake Street Mission BC on Thursday April 6 2017 at 130 pm

1 CALL TO ORDER

2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA

3 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

(a) Minutes of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee meeting held on February 2 2017

Page 3

4 OLD BUSINESS

(a) MOTI Projects Updates - MOTI

(b) Parking at Mission Secondary - Tracy Kyle

5 NEW BUSINESS

(a) BC Transit Bus Facility Update - BC Transit

(b) Transit Alerting System and Alerts - BC Transit andor First Canada

(c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project - Dan Sommer

Page 8

(d) Safety Improvements at London Avenue Railway Crossing - Tracy Kyle

Page 13

(e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design - Tracy KyleHirod Gill

Page 15

6 CORRESPONDENCE

(a) December 29 2016 ndash Baron Vanessa ndash Parking on Appleby Court Page 19

(b) January 19 2017 ndash Vlake Cynthia ndash Crosswalks at the West Coast Express

Page 21

(c) January 26 2017 ndash Vernon Susan ndash Speeding on Caribou Street Page 23

(d) February 15 2017 ndash St Jean Lynda ndash Best Avenue Traffic Concerns Page 25

(e) February 16 2017 ndash Martin Kimberly ndash Grand Street Traffic Concerns and Request for Crosswalk Lights

Page 27

(f) February 21 2017 ndash Awram Jay ndash Parking on Railway Avenue Page 29

(g) February 21 2017 ndash Elliot Dan ndash Speeding on Holister Place and Request for Speed Bumps

Page 31

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(h) February 27 2017 ndash Strain Ian ndash Parking on Lightbody Lane Page 33

(i) March 7 2017 ndash Williams Elisa ndash Request for crosswalk at Holiday Avenue and Hurd Street

Page 41

(j) March 8 2017 ndash Johnson Kevin ndash Speeding at Hatzic Elementary School

Page 42

(k) March 13 2017 ndash Keranen Christina ndash Request for stop sign on Dunsmuir Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue

Page 44

(l) March 26 2017 ndash Lee Linda ndash Speeding at Moore Avenue and Shook Avenue

Page 47

7 NEXT MEETING Thursday June 1 2017 at 130 pm

8 ADJOURNMENT

2

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The Minutes of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee meeting held in the Conference Room at the Municipal Hall at 8645 Stave Lake Street Mission BC on Thursday February 2 2017 commencing at 130 pm

Members Present Councillor Danny Plecas Chair Councillor Pam Alexis Vice-Chair Ken Collier Member at large resident of the District of Mission Sanjay Gulati Mission Community Services Society Judith Ray Mission Association for Seniors Housing Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works District of Mission Dan Sommer Director of Development Services District of Mission Lisa Trotter BC Transit

Members Absent Constable Alyn Beerda RCMP Kirsten Hargreaves Manager of Social Development Bob Ingram Mission Seniors Activity Centre Jodi Marshall Mission Public Schools George Johansen First Group Rebecca Newlove BC Transit Representative Mission Association for Community Living Representative Mission Youth Committee Representative United Way Fraser Valley

Others Present Graeme Cross MOTI Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design David Hill Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Julie Holmes Asset Technician Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant Russ Mammel Consultant for the District of Mission Dale Vinnish Operations Supervisor Kate Woochuk Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

1 CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order

2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved and seconded That the agenda of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee meeting held on February 2 2017 be approved as circulated CARRIED

Item 3 (a) 3

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

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3 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Moved and seconded That the minutes of the February 2 2017 meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee be amended by

(a) replacing the words ldquoBob Ingram Mission Association for Seniors Housingrdquo with ldquoBob Ingram Mission Seniors Activity Centrerdquo under Members Present and

(b) replacing the words ldquoRepresentative Mission Seniors Activity Centrerdquo with ldquoRepresentative Mission Association for Seniors Housingrdquo under Members Absent

CARRIED

4 NEW BUSINESS (a) Parking at Mission Memorial Hospital

The Chair provided an update to the Committee regarding parking at Mission Memorial Hospital noting that the parking situation has worsened in recent months A report has been provided to the hospital board regarding parking and the hospital is going to be forming a committee to see how additional parking can be phased in The committee will be comprised of internal hospital staff only The hospital was to consult with the District however communication thus far been minimal

(b) 2nd Avenue Bus Shelter Maintenance and Pedestrian Safety A memorandum from the Districtrsquos traffic consultant entitled ldquo2nd Avenue Pedestrian Safetyrdquo was provided for the Committeersquos information Discussion ensued and it was noted that safety improvements are needed all along the 2nd Avenue corridor not just in front of the library Cost sharing with ICBC is available for a new crosswalk the amount is determined by the level of safety improvement that the new crosswalk would provide BC Transit also offers cost sharing for new transit shelters MOTION That staff will report to Council on 2nd Avenue improvements and recommend

(a) That a new mid-block crosswalk be installed on 2nd Avenue near the library including zebra pavement markings pedestrian crosswalk signs curb extensions on each side catch basins a raised crosswalk surface and an ornamental street light at an estimated cost of $51000

(b) That new transit shelters with improved design be installed on 2nd Avenue with cost sharing with BC Transit

(c) That the speed limit on 2nd Avenue between Horne Street and Welton Street be reduced from 50 kmh to 30 kmh and

(d) Improve existing sidewalks CARRIED

4

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 3 of 5

ACTION ITEM Once it is determined how many new transit shelters are required on 2nd Avenue Lisa Trotter BC Transit will provide a time line for cost sharing between BC Transit and the District Following up with the issue of installing glass in existing 2nd Avenue bus shelters that was discussed at prior meetings the Chair advised the Committee that the providers that the District is under contract with are not willing to modify the shelters therefore this is not an option ICBC should be able to cost share on new crosswalks An evaluation on safety needs to done to determine the level of cost sharing

(c) Speed Reader Boards on Cedar Street A staff report to Council ldquoTraffic Noise and Safety Concerns on Cedar Street between Best Avenue and Egglestone Avenue dated January 16 2017 was provided for the Committeersquos information The staffrsquos recommendations within this report were approved by Council A date for installation is pending

(d) Horne Street Laneway Tracy Kyle advised the Committee that the District sent a letter to the owners of 33327 1st Avenue outlining the requirements to repair the retaining wall at the rear of their property If the repairs are not completed by March 31 2017 the District will undertake the repairs and bill the property owner for the work completed

(e) MOTI Projects Update Graeme Cross provided an update on projects that the MOTI is working on in Mission Highway 7 Widening ndash Silverdale Avenue to Nelson Street A detailed design for the widening of Highway 7 will be complete soon There will be left-turn access from Highway 7 to Nelson Street to the south but no left-turn access from Nelson Street to the highway heading west There is ongoing discussion regarding how to turn vehicles around on Nelson Street onto Highway 7 westbound Further consultation with the District of Mission is needed to finalize the design work Highways 7 and 11 Intersection ndash Conceptual Design Work At the MTTCrsquos meeting of December 1 2016 Mr Cross advised the Committee that the MOTI was in the conceptual design stage of looking at lengthening the eastbound right turn on Highway 7 to accommodate heavy right turn traffic movement onto Highway 11 It has since been determined that there are geotechnicalenvironmental issues on the south side of the highway so this option is no longer being pursued The exclusive extended dual left-turn lanes eastbound to northbound Cedar Street is still being pursued although there is some concern that high volume may block thru lanes with this design Crosswalk at Glasgow Street and Horne Street The MOTI was previously considering installing a crosswalk at this location however it has been determined that with the existing dual right-turn lanes a safe crossing cannot be provided without signalization Due to the increased cost of safety with signalization at this location this will now be included as project work with the Ministry

5

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 4 of 5

Highway 7 at Murray Street The MOTI will be repainting stop bars away from the intersection at Highway 7 and Murray to accommodate wide-turning trucks Work is expected to be done by the end of June

Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road The MOTI is working with the District to clarify some of the issues at this location The Ministry will is funding an engineering consultant to do a review of Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road the Terms of Reference is complete and the consultant is getting quotes for traffic counts

There was a discussion regarding pothole repairs on the Abbotsford Mission Bridge Mr Cross will communicate with the Operations Manager at MOTI to see if pothole repairs on the bridge can be done on off-peak hours and also to alert District staff when maintenance is being done so that a notice can be posted on social media etc

(f) Transition to TransLink 701 Bus Service Dan Sommer reported that the Deputy CAO is meeting with TransLink to discuss how the cost savings from the transition to the TransLink 701 Bus Service can best utilized by increasing frequency A staff report to Council is forthcoming

5 NEW BUSINESS (a) Handy Dart Reliability and Booking Availability

Bob Ingram had requested this item on the agenda however he was unable to attend this meeting so it was agreed to defer this item to the April 6 MTTC meeting There have been some recent mechanical and weather events that caused some reliability issues especially for handyDart riders More buses have been brought in during repairs so reliability should not be an issue moving forward

(b) BC Transit Debrief on Snow and Ice Events On behalf of George Johansen Lisa Trotter thanked District staff for their snow-clearing efforts during recent snow and ice events Due to the topography of Mission it was noted that hills were a problem for the buses especially when the roads were icy First Canada is continuing in its efforts to keep the District better informed of eventsalerts in advance Ms Trotter also noted that there is a 3-year plan in place for a new bus fleet

(c) Background of Recent BC Transit Notice Alerts Councillor Alexis advised the Committee that transit users have been taking advantage of the BC Transit Notice Alerts However there was one day when all service was cancelled between Mission and Abbotsford due to snow Once some buses resumed service riders were confused as the alerts werenrsquot updated in time to reflect this Lisa Trotter will follow up to ensure that alerts are updated more efficiently

6

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 5 of 5

(d) ICBC Road Safety Updates Kate Woochuk provided an outline of upcoming ICBC campaigns aimed at heightening awareness and enforcement around specific issues

March September Distracted Driving April Auto Crime May High Risk Driving Summer Winter Impaired Driving

In December 2016 ICBC partnered with MacDonaldrsquos Restaurants for the Counter Attack campaign to create a positive enforcement message and education opportunity RCMP members thanked and handed out McDonaldrsquos coffee gift cards to ldquotruerdquo designated drivers As part of road safety education ICBC has a number of road safety speakers that are available to speak to high school senior classes about how making poor choices while driving have impacted their lives and the lives of their family and friends By sharing their personal stories they have been successful in education youth in BC about making smart driving decisions Mission Senior Secondary recently had a speaker at the school

Dan Sommer and Lisa Trotter left the meeting

Ms Woochuk provided a website demonstration on how to access crash data from ICBCrsquos website ldquoCrash Mapsrdquo illustrates how many crashes have occurred at Lower Mainland intersections helping to determine where enforcement could be increased It was noted that ICBCrsquos contributions towards seven District of Mission road projects in 2016 totalled $121000 This is the highest amount contributed by ICBC to the District of Mission to date

Sanjay Gulati left the meeting

6 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence to the District and accompanying responses regarding various traffic concerns were received by the Committee for information

7 NEXT MEETING Thursday April 6 2017 at 130 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall

8 ADJOURNMENT Moved and seconded That the meeting be adjourned CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 254 pm

7

Development Services Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 5

File 09-4020-20

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services SUBJECT Parking Enforcement Pilot Project

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve

1 That staff be authorized to proceed with administration and enforcement of the Parking Enforcement Pilot Project effective June 1 through to October 1 2017

2 That staff report back to Council with statistics on the Projectrsquos achievements and challenges upon its conclusion and

3 That the parallel parking on the west side of Oyama Street between Israel Avenue and Kenney Avenue be retained

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In response to a delegation from the Oyama Street area at the December 6 2016 regular Council meeting staff were directed to report back with possible changes to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the Mission Sports Park (the park) The delegation expressed concerns that vehicles are parking illegally on Oyama Street during the evenings and weekends when sports activities are taking place at the adjacent Mission Sports Park Mission from a community planning perspective is experiencing significant growth and physical changes Missionrsquos scenic beauty combined with steadily increasing demand for access means that the Districtrsquos popularity comes at a price The District has heard from the community and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) that illegal parking must be considered a priority Common themes associated with parking complaints are limited availability of parking spaces pedestrian and driver safety issues concerns about emergency vehicle access and citizens parking longer than permitted in designated areas These issues are especially problematic downtown at sports parks and construction sites in laneways cul-de-sacs along the waterfront area and at the Leisure Centre

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to seek Councilrsquos approval to initiate a parking enforcement pilot project (project) that would focus on the areas of the Mission Sports Park and downtown The project would improve the delivery of the Districtrsquos parking enforcement services The general components of the project include but are not limited to the following

enforcement of on and off-street parking regulations

resolution of citizen complaints

arranging to tow vehicles that are parked unsafely or in violation of the Traffic Regulation Bylaw and

collection of evidence and giving testimony in relation to parking-related files

Item 5 (c) 8

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 5

BACKGROUND

On December 5 2016 a resident attended Council to discuss parking issues and safety concerns for Oyama Street next to Mission Sports Park The resident showed Council photographs of cars parked illegally on Oyama Street and noted that on evenings and weekends both sides of the street are full of parked cars while the parking lot for the sports field sits empty The resident also noted that cars will park facing the fields and idle their engines which backs directly onto her yard The resident requested that parking signs be removed and the boulevard be cleaned up to discourage people from parking on it On December 5 2016 Council resolved that staff provide a report with recommendations to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the park It was noted that vehicles are parking along the east side of Oyama Street which is marked with lsquono parkingrsquo signs Also although parking is permitted on the west side of Oyama Street the shoulder is fairly wide and drivers often park with either an lsquoanglersquo or lsquo90 degreersquo orientation disregarding the existing lsquoParallel Parking Onlyrsquo signs A concern regarding excessive speeds in the 30 kmh speed zone on Oyama Street was also noted The delegationrsquos request is for a lsquono parkingrsquo restriction be installed on the west side of Oyama Street that the boulevard on the west side of Oyama Street be landscaped or otherwise improved to discourage parking and that parking and speed enforcement is conducted It was noted by the delegation that the parked vehicles mostly belong to either participants or parents of children participating in sports activities at the playing fields fronting Oyama Street This street parking is frequently used rather than the parking lots within the park due to the close proximity to the playing fields and as a result of some spectators who want to watch the activities from their vehicle particularly during poor weather Additional concerns expressed by the delegation are that the parked vehicles are often kept running while spectators watch the games damage has been done to the fence by the parked vehicles and drivers are speeding on Oyama Street

Parking Requirements for the Mission Sports Park Approximately 176 paved parking spaces are currently available onsite at the park Although these parking spaces will satisfy the general parking demand when the sports fields are not at capacity large bookings or tournaments will generate a significantly higher parking requirement that cannot be accommodated with the onsite spaces currently available The overflow parking will need to be accommodated by using available street parking in the surrounding area The land area of the park is extremely valuable for its active sports facility use and it is not practical to use an additional amount of this land within the facility to supply increased parking In addition to using up valuable sports activity area paved parking spaces are very expensive to construct A compromise is to provide the basic parking needs onsite and then provide street parking as a practical and economical alternative for the overflow parking requirements during large events Street parking is typically available adjacent to most District parks and residents who live near a park usually expect to see this street parking being used by park visitors

Parking Concerns in Other Areas of the District Unfortunately the parking concerns on Oyama Street are not isolated and the District is trying to respond to increasing demands for parking enforcement Complaints against illegal parking appear to be increasing although staff are working to develop more effective tracking systems District staff also met with the DBA on February 1 2017 at their monthly meeting Staff received significant feedback from the DBA and agreed to consider their recommendations The DBA was clear that downtown parking enforcement and homelessness should be considered a first priority Similar concerns are being echoed across the community so there appears to be a high level of support for the idea that parking compliance needs to be well-managed by the District Staff believe that it would be beneficial to increase the visibility of parking enforcement in Mission particularly on weekends and evenings from June through to September

9

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 5

District bylaw officers have worked diligently to improve the service delivery model in order to provide our citizens with a sense of safety and security The Bylaw Enforcement Division strives to cost-effectively integrate District resources to work in coordination with local RCMP to support the needs of the community The Bylaw Enforcement Division is operated by municipal staff within Development Services and the unit currently employs three full-time bylaw officers one full-time bylaw clerk and one part-time bylaw clerk The duty of the division is to enforce all aspects of the Districtrsquos bylaws as well as business licensing property use violations and the new secondary suite program Staff received approximately 3000 complaints in 2016 of which there were about 500 bylaw officer investigated files Bylaw officers also issued approximately 200 tickets Given the volume of citizen complaints and the average length of investigations parking enforcement (timed parking violations parking contrary to posted signs etc) has not received priority Providing sustainable parking enforcement is an important part of supporting downtown businesses (ie the Downtown Mission Faccedilade Improvement Program) Parking enforcement also supports the overall strategic goals of the District for coordinated delivery of our services to our citizens for enhanced lifestyle opportunities and community health and for improved public safety

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The project is a short-term plan focused on providing some immediate relief to address parking violations during the busy summer season Long term Council may want to direct staff to examine the risks and benefits of a parking strategy that can be used to support investments in parking or other economic development initiatives Under the Project the District would hire a dedicated parking enforcement person (Parking Attendant) using a service orientated and more effective model The Parking Attendant would also provide additional eyes on the streets linked directly to our bylaw enforcement division and RCMP efforts thereby increasing visibility and compliance If Council approves the Project staff will report back at the conclusion of the Project to highlight the successes and challenges of enhanced enforcement As with any parking enforcement program there will be increased complaints associated with the ticketing system The goal of the Project will be to generate more compliance but not to be aggressive and focused on revenue generation In fact many parking enforcement programs fail or lose credibility because enforcement levels are unrealistic This will not be the case for this Project as enforcement resources will remain lean but simply become more efficient Parking fines are regulated under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw The majority of offences are set at $50 In addition to parking enforcement activities the Parking Attendant would provide a visible presence in the downtown core and act as an ambassador for the District The District would be looking to recruit a person with experience in customer service conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement The Parking Attendant would have the ability to accurately answer questions from visitors and locals alike in regards to Mission The Parking Attendant would be recruited as a Schedule B employee under the CUPE Collective Agreement Schedule B employees work thirty-six hours per week (9 hours per day) and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends which will provide a sustained and uniformed presence This would also enable parking enforcement to operate seven days per week on a rotation basis as needed The addition of a Parking Attendant will provide the District with the ability to address parking and its complexities across the District As noted above this will include such things as the ability to address parking on residential streets problems associated within neighbourhoods planning for sustainable parking management resolution of disputes and overall management of the parking function A review has been done in coordination with Corporate Administration and the Finance Department to assess the financial impact of the Project Staff believe that the project will be cost neutral Engineering staff have also been consulted and provided input on the contents of this report

10

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 5

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

11

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 5 of 5

COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

12

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

Item 5 (d) 13

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 2

November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

Item 5 (e) 15

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 4

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

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conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

17

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to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

Item 6 (h) 33

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Note This request was via telephone to Engineering staff no written request
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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 2: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee April 6 2017

File01- 0540-20-12

(h) February 27 2017 ndash Strain Ian ndash Parking on Lightbody Lane Page 33

(i) March 7 2017 ndash Williams Elisa ndash Request for crosswalk at Holiday Avenue and Hurd Street

Page 41

(j) March 8 2017 ndash Johnson Kevin ndash Speeding at Hatzic Elementary School

Page 42

(k) March 13 2017 ndash Keranen Christina ndash Request for stop sign on Dunsmuir Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue

Page 44

(l) March 26 2017 ndash Lee Linda ndash Speeding at Moore Avenue and Shook Avenue

Page 47

7 NEXT MEETING Thursday June 1 2017 at 130 pm

8 ADJOURNMENT

2

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 1 of 5

The Minutes of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee meeting held in the Conference Room at the Municipal Hall at 8645 Stave Lake Street Mission BC on Thursday February 2 2017 commencing at 130 pm

Members Present Councillor Danny Plecas Chair Councillor Pam Alexis Vice-Chair Ken Collier Member at large resident of the District of Mission Sanjay Gulati Mission Community Services Society Judith Ray Mission Association for Seniors Housing Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works District of Mission Dan Sommer Director of Development Services District of Mission Lisa Trotter BC Transit

Members Absent Constable Alyn Beerda RCMP Kirsten Hargreaves Manager of Social Development Bob Ingram Mission Seniors Activity Centre Jodi Marshall Mission Public Schools George Johansen First Group Rebecca Newlove BC Transit Representative Mission Association for Community Living Representative Mission Youth Committee Representative United Way Fraser Valley

Others Present Graeme Cross MOTI Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design David Hill Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Julie Holmes Asset Technician Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant Russ Mammel Consultant for the District of Mission Dale Vinnish Operations Supervisor Kate Woochuk Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

1 CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order

2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved and seconded That the agenda of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee meeting held on February 2 2017 be approved as circulated CARRIED

Item 3 (a) 3

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 2 of 5

3 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Moved and seconded That the minutes of the February 2 2017 meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee be amended by

(a) replacing the words ldquoBob Ingram Mission Association for Seniors Housingrdquo with ldquoBob Ingram Mission Seniors Activity Centrerdquo under Members Present and

(b) replacing the words ldquoRepresentative Mission Seniors Activity Centrerdquo with ldquoRepresentative Mission Association for Seniors Housingrdquo under Members Absent

CARRIED

4 NEW BUSINESS (a) Parking at Mission Memorial Hospital

The Chair provided an update to the Committee regarding parking at Mission Memorial Hospital noting that the parking situation has worsened in recent months A report has been provided to the hospital board regarding parking and the hospital is going to be forming a committee to see how additional parking can be phased in The committee will be comprised of internal hospital staff only The hospital was to consult with the District however communication thus far been minimal

(b) 2nd Avenue Bus Shelter Maintenance and Pedestrian Safety A memorandum from the Districtrsquos traffic consultant entitled ldquo2nd Avenue Pedestrian Safetyrdquo was provided for the Committeersquos information Discussion ensued and it was noted that safety improvements are needed all along the 2nd Avenue corridor not just in front of the library Cost sharing with ICBC is available for a new crosswalk the amount is determined by the level of safety improvement that the new crosswalk would provide BC Transit also offers cost sharing for new transit shelters MOTION That staff will report to Council on 2nd Avenue improvements and recommend

(a) That a new mid-block crosswalk be installed on 2nd Avenue near the library including zebra pavement markings pedestrian crosswalk signs curb extensions on each side catch basins a raised crosswalk surface and an ornamental street light at an estimated cost of $51000

(b) That new transit shelters with improved design be installed on 2nd Avenue with cost sharing with BC Transit

(c) That the speed limit on 2nd Avenue between Horne Street and Welton Street be reduced from 50 kmh to 30 kmh and

(d) Improve existing sidewalks CARRIED

4

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File 01-0540-20-12 Page 3 of 5

ACTION ITEM Once it is determined how many new transit shelters are required on 2nd Avenue Lisa Trotter BC Transit will provide a time line for cost sharing between BC Transit and the District Following up with the issue of installing glass in existing 2nd Avenue bus shelters that was discussed at prior meetings the Chair advised the Committee that the providers that the District is under contract with are not willing to modify the shelters therefore this is not an option ICBC should be able to cost share on new crosswalks An evaluation on safety needs to done to determine the level of cost sharing

(c) Speed Reader Boards on Cedar Street A staff report to Council ldquoTraffic Noise and Safety Concerns on Cedar Street between Best Avenue and Egglestone Avenue dated January 16 2017 was provided for the Committeersquos information The staffrsquos recommendations within this report were approved by Council A date for installation is pending

(d) Horne Street Laneway Tracy Kyle advised the Committee that the District sent a letter to the owners of 33327 1st Avenue outlining the requirements to repair the retaining wall at the rear of their property If the repairs are not completed by March 31 2017 the District will undertake the repairs and bill the property owner for the work completed

(e) MOTI Projects Update Graeme Cross provided an update on projects that the MOTI is working on in Mission Highway 7 Widening ndash Silverdale Avenue to Nelson Street A detailed design for the widening of Highway 7 will be complete soon There will be left-turn access from Highway 7 to Nelson Street to the south but no left-turn access from Nelson Street to the highway heading west There is ongoing discussion regarding how to turn vehicles around on Nelson Street onto Highway 7 westbound Further consultation with the District of Mission is needed to finalize the design work Highways 7 and 11 Intersection ndash Conceptual Design Work At the MTTCrsquos meeting of December 1 2016 Mr Cross advised the Committee that the MOTI was in the conceptual design stage of looking at lengthening the eastbound right turn on Highway 7 to accommodate heavy right turn traffic movement onto Highway 11 It has since been determined that there are geotechnicalenvironmental issues on the south side of the highway so this option is no longer being pursued The exclusive extended dual left-turn lanes eastbound to northbound Cedar Street is still being pursued although there is some concern that high volume may block thru lanes with this design Crosswalk at Glasgow Street and Horne Street The MOTI was previously considering installing a crosswalk at this location however it has been determined that with the existing dual right-turn lanes a safe crossing cannot be provided without signalization Due to the increased cost of safety with signalization at this location this will now be included as project work with the Ministry

5

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Highway 7 at Murray Street The MOTI will be repainting stop bars away from the intersection at Highway 7 and Murray to accommodate wide-turning trucks Work is expected to be done by the end of June

Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road The MOTI is working with the District to clarify some of the issues at this location The Ministry will is funding an engineering consultant to do a review of Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road the Terms of Reference is complete and the consultant is getting quotes for traffic counts

There was a discussion regarding pothole repairs on the Abbotsford Mission Bridge Mr Cross will communicate with the Operations Manager at MOTI to see if pothole repairs on the bridge can be done on off-peak hours and also to alert District staff when maintenance is being done so that a notice can be posted on social media etc

(f) Transition to TransLink 701 Bus Service Dan Sommer reported that the Deputy CAO is meeting with TransLink to discuss how the cost savings from the transition to the TransLink 701 Bus Service can best utilized by increasing frequency A staff report to Council is forthcoming

5 NEW BUSINESS (a) Handy Dart Reliability and Booking Availability

Bob Ingram had requested this item on the agenda however he was unable to attend this meeting so it was agreed to defer this item to the April 6 MTTC meeting There have been some recent mechanical and weather events that caused some reliability issues especially for handyDart riders More buses have been brought in during repairs so reliability should not be an issue moving forward

(b) BC Transit Debrief on Snow and Ice Events On behalf of George Johansen Lisa Trotter thanked District staff for their snow-clearing efforts during recent snow and ice events Due to the topography of Mission it was noted that hills were a problem for the buses especially when the roads were icy First Canada is continuing in its efforts to keep the District better informed of eventsalerts in advance Ms Trotter also noted that there is a 3-year plan in place for a new bus fleet

(c) Background of Recent BC Transit Notice Alerts Councillor Alexis advised the Committee that transit users have been taking advantage of the BC Transit Notice Alerts However there was one day when all service was cancelled between Mission and Abbotsford due to snow Once some buses resumed service riders were confused as the alerts werenrsquot updated in time to reflect this Lisa Trotter will follow up to ensure that alerts are updated more efficiently

6

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File 01-0540-20-12 Page 5 of 5

(d) ICBC Road Safety Updates Kate Woochuk provided an outline of upcoming ICBC campaigns aimed at heightening awareness and enforcement around specific issues

March September Distracted Driving April Auto Crime May High Risk Driving Summer Winter Impaired Driving

In December 2016 ICBC partnered with MacDonaldrsquos Restaurants for the Counter Attack campaign to create a positive enforcement message and education opportunity RCMP members thanked and handed out McDonaldrsquos coffee gift cards to ldquotruerdquo designated drivers As part of road safety education ICBC has a number of road safety speakers that are available to speak to high school senior classes about how making poor choices while driving have impacted their lives and the lives of their family and friends By sharing their personal stories they have been successful in education youth in BC about making smart driving decisions Mission Senior Secondary recently had a speaker at the school

Dan Sommer and Lisa Trotter left the meeting

Ms Woochuk provided a website demonstration on how to access crash data from ICBCrsquos website ldquoCrash Mapsrdquo illustrates how many crashes have occurred at Lower Mainland intersections helping to determine where enforcement could be increased It was noted that ICBCrsquos contributions towards seven District of Mission road projects in 2016 totalled $121000 This is the highest amount contributed by ICBC to the District of Mission to date

Sanjay Gulati left the meeting

6 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence to the District and accompanying responses regarding various traffic concerns were received by the Committee for information

7 NEXT MEETING Thursday April 6 2017 at 130 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall

8 ADJOURNMENT Moved and seconded That the meeting be adjourned CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 254 pm

7

Development Services Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 5

File 09-4020-20

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services SUBJECT Parking Enforcement Pilot Project

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve

1 That staff be authorized to proceed with administration and enforcement of the Parking Enforcement Pilot Project effective June 1 through to October 1 2017

2 That staff report back to Council with statistics on the Projectrsquos achievements and challenges upon its conclusion and

3 That the parallel parking on the west side of Oyama Street between Israel Avenue and Kenney Avenue be retained

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In response to a delegation from the Oyama Street area at the December 6 2016 regular Council meeting staff were directed to report back with possible changes to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the Mission Sports Park (the park) The delegation expressed concerns that vehicles are parking illegally on Oyama Street during the evenings and weekends when sports activities are taking place at the adjacent Mission Sports Park Mission from a community planning perspective is experiencing significant growth and physical changes Missionrsquos scenic beauty combined with steadily increasing demand for access means that the Districtrsquos popularity comes at a price The District has heard from the community and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) that illegal parking must be considered a priority Common themes associated with parking complaints are limited availability of parking spaces pedestrian and driver safety issues concerns about emergency vehicle access and citizens parking longer than permitted in designated areas These issues are especially problematic downtown at sports parks and construction sites in laneways cul-de-sacs along the waterfront area and at the Leisure Centre

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to seek Councilrsquos approval to initiate a parking enforcement pilot project (project) that would focus on the areas of the Mission Sports Park and downtown The project would improve the delivery of the Districtrsquos parking enforcement services The general components of the project include but are not limited to the following

enforcement of on and off-street parking regulations

resolution of citizen complaints

arranging to tow vehicles that are parked unsafely or in violation of the Traffic Regulation Bylaw and

collection of evidence and giving testimony in relation to parking-related files

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 5

BACKGROUND

On December 5 2016 a resident attended Council to discuss parking issues and safety concerns for Oyama Street next to Mission Sports Park The resident showed Council photographs of cars parked illegally on Oyama Street and noted that on evenings and weekends both sides of the street are full of parked cars while the parking lot for the sports field sits empty The resident also noted that cars will park facing the fields and idle their engines which backs directly onto her yard The resident requested that parking signs be removed and the boulevard be cleaned up to discourage people from parking on it On December 5 2016 Council resolved that staff provide a report with recommendations to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the park It was noted that vehicles are parking along the east side of Oyama Street which is marked with lsquono parkingrsquo signs Also although parking is permitted on the west side of Oyama Street the shoulder is fairly wide and drivers often park with either an lsquoanglersquo or lsquo90 degreersquo orientation disregarding the existing lsquoParallel Parking Onlyrsquo signs A concern regarding excessive speeds in the 30 kmh speed zone on Oyama Street was also noted The delegationrsquos request is for a lsquono parkingrsquo restriction be installed on the west side of Oyama Street that the boulevard on the west side of Oyama Street be landscaped or otherwise improved to discourage parking and that parking and speed enforcement is conducted It was noted by the delegation that the parked vehicles mostly belong to either participants or parents of children participating in sports activities at the playing fields fronting Oyama Street This street parking is frequently used rather than the parking lots within the park due to the close proximity to the playing fields and as a result of some spectators who want to watch the activities from their vehicle particularly during poor weather Additional concerns expressed by the delegation are that the parked vehicles are often kept running while spectators watch the games damage has been done to the fence by the parked vehicles and drivers are speeding on Oyama Street

Parking Requirements for the Mission Sports Park Approximately 176 paved parking spaces are currently available onsite at the park Although these parking spaces will satisfy the general parking demand when the sports fields are not at capacity large bookings or tournaments will generate a significantly higher parking requirement that cannot be accommodated with the onsite spaces currently available The overflow parking will need to be accommodated by using available street parking in the surrounding area The land area of the park is extremely valuable for its active sports facility use and it is not practical to use an additional amount of this land within the facility to supply increased parking In addition to using up valuable sports activity area paved parking spaces are very expensive to construct A compromise is to provide the basic parking needs onsite and then provide street parking as a practical and economical alternative for the overflow parking requirements during large events Street parking is typically available adjacent to most District parks and residents who live near a park usually expect to see this street parking being used by park visitors

Parking Concerns in Other Areas of the District Unfortunately the parking concerns on Oyama Street are not isolated and the District is trying to respond to increasing demands for parking enforcement Complaints against illegal parking appear to be increasing although staff are working to develop more effective tracking systems District staff also met with the DBA on February 1 2017 at their monthly meeting Staff received significant feedback from the DBA and agreed to consider their recommendations The DBA was clear that downtown parking enforcement and homelessness should be considered a first priority Similar concerns are being echoed across the community so there appears to be a high level of support for the idea that parking compliance needs to be well-managed by the District Staff believe that it would be beneficial to increase the visibility of parking enforcement in Mission particularly on weekends and evenings from June through to September

9

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 5

District bylaw officers have worked diligently to improve the service delivery model in order to provide our citizens with a sense of safety and security The Bylaw Enforcement Division strives to cost-effectively integrate District resources to work in coordination with local RCMP to support the needs of the community The Bylaw Enforcement Division is operated by municipal staff within Development Services and the unit currently employs three full-time bylaw officers one full-time bylaw clerk and one part-time bylaw clerk The duty of the division is to enforce all aspects of the Districtrsquos bylaws as well as business licensing property use violations and the new secondary suite program Staff received approximately 3000 complaints in 2016 of which there were about 500 bylaw officer investigated files Bylaw officers also issued approximately 200 tickets Given the volume of citizen complaints and the average length of investigations parking enforcement (timed parking violations parking contrary to posted signs etc) has not received priority Providing sustainable parking enforcement is an important part of supporting downtown businesses (ie the Downtown Mission Faccedilade Improvement Program) Parking enforcement also supports the overall strategic goals of the District for coordinated delivery of our services to our citizens for enhanced lifestyle opportunities and community health and for improved public safety

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The project is a short-term plan focused on providing some immediate relief to address parking violations during the busy summer season Long term Council may want to direct staff to examine the risks and benefits of a parking strategy that can be used to support investments in parking or other economic development initiatives Under the Project the District would hire a dedicated parking enforcement person (Parking Attendant) using a service orientated and more effective model The Parking Attendant would also provide additional eyes on the streets linked directly to our bylaw enforcement division and RCMP efforts thereby increasing visibility and compliance If Council approves the Project staff will report back at the conclusion of the Project to highlight the successes and challenges of enhanced enforcement As with any parking enforcement program there will be increased complaints associated with the ticketing system The goal of the Project will be to generate more compliance but not to be aggressive and focused on revenue generation In fact many parking enforcement programs fail or lose credibility because enforcement levels are unrealistic This will not be the case for this Project as enforcement resources will remain lean but simply become more efficient Parking fines are regulated under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw The majority of offences are set at $50 In addition to parking enforcement activities the Parking Attendant would provide a visible presence in the downtown core and act as an ambassador for the District The District would be looking to recruit a person with experience in customer service conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement The Parking Attendant would have the ability to accurately answer questions from visitors and locals alike in regards to Mission The Parking Attendant would be recruited as a Schedule B employee under the CUPE Collective Agreement Schedule B employees work thirty-six hours per week (9 hours per day) and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends which will provide a sustained and uniformed presence This would also enable parking enforcement to operate seven days per week on a rotation basis as needed The addition of a Parking Attendant will provide the District with the ability to address parking and its complexities across the District As noted above this will include such things as the ability to address parking on residential streets problems associated within neighbourhoods planning for sustainable parking management resolution of disputes and overall management of the parking function A review has been done in coordination with Corporate Administration and the Finance Department to assess the financial impact of the Project Staff believe that the project will be cost neutral Engineering staff have also been consulted and provided input on the contents of this report

10

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 5

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

11

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 5 of 5

COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

12

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

Item 5 (d) 13

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November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

Item 5 (e) 15

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 4

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

16

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 4

conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

17

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 4

to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

18

1

Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

Item 6 (a) 19

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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3

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

46

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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3

there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 3: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

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The Minutes of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee meeting held in the Conference Room at the Municipal Hall at 8645 Stave Lake Street Mission BC on Thursday February 2 2017 commencing at 130 pm

Members Present Councillor Danny Plecas Chair Councillor Pam Alexis Vice-Chair Ken Collier Member at large resident of the District of Mission Sanjay Gulati Mission Community Services Society Judith Ray Mission Association for Seniors Housing Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works District of Mission Dan Sommer Director of Development Services District of Mission Lisa Trotter BC Transit

Members Absent Constable Alyn Beerda RCMP Kirsten Hargreaves Manager of Social Development Bob Ingram Mission Seniors Activity Centre Jodi Marshall Mission Public Schools George Johansen First Group Rebecca Newlove BC Transit Representative Mission Association for Community Living Representative Mission Youth Committee Representative United Way Fraser Valley

Others Present Graeme Cross MOTI Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design David Hill Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Julie Holmes Asset Technician Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant Russ Mammel Consultant for the District of Mission Dale Vinnish Operations Supervisor Kate Woochuk Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

1 CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the meeting to order

2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved and seconded That the agenda of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee meeting held on February 2 2017 be approved as circulated CARRIED

Item 3 (a) 3

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File 01-0540-20-12 Page 2 of 5

3 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Moved and seconded That the minutes of the February 2 2017 meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee be amended by

(a) replacing the words ldquoBob Ingram Mission Association for Seniors Housingrdquo with ldquoBob Ingram Mission Seniors Activity Centrerdquo under Members Present and

(b) replacing the words ldquoRepresentative Mission Seniors Activity Centrerdquo with ldquoRepresentative Mission Association for Seniors Housingrdquo under Members Absent

CARRIED

4 NEW BUSINESS (a) Parking at Mission Memorial Hospital

The Chair provided an update to the Committee regarding parking at Mission Memorial Hospital noting that the parking situation has worsened in recent months A report has been provided to the hospital board regarding parking and the hospital is going to be forming a committee to see how additional parking can be phased in The committee will be comprised of internal hospital staff only The hospital was to consult with the District however communication thus far been minimal

(b) 2nd Avenue Bus Shelter Maintenance and Pedestrian Safety A memorandum from the Districtrsquos traffic consultant entitled ldquo2nd Avenue Pedestrian Safetyrdquo was provided for the Committeersquos information Discussion ensued and it was noted that safety improvements are needed all along the 2nd Avenue corridor not just in front of the library Cost sharing with ICBC is available for a new crosswalk the amount is determined by the level of safety improvement that the new crosswalk would provide BC Transit also offers cost sharing for new transit shelters MOTION That staff will report to Council on 2nd Avenue improvements and recommend

(a) That a new mid-block crosswalk be installed on 2nd Avenue near the library including zebra pavement markings pedestrian crosswalk signs curb extensions on each side catch basins a raised crosswalk surface and an ornamental street light at an estimated cost of $51000

(b) That new transit shelters with improved design be installed on 2nd Avenue with cost sharing with BC Transit

(c) That the speed limit on 2nd Avenue between Horne Street and Welton Street be reduced from 50 kmh to 30 kmh and

(d) Improve existing sidewalks CARRIED

4

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 3 of 5

ACTION ITEM Once it is determined how many new transit shelters are required on 2nd Avenue Lisa Trotter BC Transit will provide a time line for cost sharing between BC Transit and the District Following up with the issue of installing glass in existing 2nd Avenue bus shelters that was discussed at prior meetings the Chair advised the Committee that the providers that the District is under contract with are not willing to modify the shelters therefore this is not an option ICBC should be able to cost share on new crosswalks An evaluation on safety needs to done to determine the level of cost sharing

(c) Speed Reader Boards on Cedar Street A staff report to Council ldquoTraffic Noise and Safety Concerns on Cedar Street between Best Avenue and Egglestone Avenue dated January 16 2017 was provided for the Committeersquos information The staffrsquos recommendations within this report were approved by Council A date for installation is pending

(d) Horne Street Laneway Tracy Kyle advised the Committee that the District sent a letter to the owners of 33327 1st Avenue outlining the requirements to repair the retaining wall at the rear of their property If the repairs are not completed by March 31 2017 the District will undertake the repairs and bill the property owner for the work completed

(e) MOTI Projects Update Graeme Cross provided an update on projects that the MOTI is working on in Mission Highway 7 Widening ndash Silverdale Avenue to Nelson Street A detailed design for the widening of Highway 7 will be complete soon There will be left-turn access from Highway 7 to Nelson Street to the south but no left-turn access from Nelson Street to the highway heading west There is ongoing discussion regarding how to turn vehicles around on Nelson Street onto Highway 7 westbound Further consultation with the District of Mission is needed to finalize the design work Highways 7 and 11 Intersection ndash Conceptual Design Work At the MTTCrsquos meeting of December 1 2016 Mr Cross advised the Committee that the MOTI was in the conceptual design stage of looking at lengthening the eastbound right turn on Highway 7 to accommodate heavy right turn traffic movement onto Highway 11 It has since been determined that there are geotechnicalenvironmental issues on the south side of the highway so this option is no longer being pursued The exclusive extended dual left-turn lanes eastbound to northbound Cedar Street is still being pursued although there is some concern that high volume may block thru lanes with this design Crosswalk at Glasgow Street and Horne Street The MOTI was previously considering installing a crosswalk at this location however it has been determined that with the existing dual right-turn lanes a safe crossing cannot be provided without signalization Due to the increased cost of safety with signalization at this location this will now be included as project work with the Ministry

5

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 4 of 5

Highway 7 at Murray Street The MOTI will be repainting stop bars away from the intersection at Highway 7 and Murray to accommodate wide-turning trucks Work is expected to be done by the end of June

Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road The MOTI is working with the District to clarify some of the issues at this location The Ministry will is funding an engineering consultant to do a review of Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road the Terms of Reference is complete and the consultant is getting quotes for traffic counts

There was a discussion regarding pothole repairs on the Abbotsford Mission Bridge Mr Cross will communicate with the Operations Manager at MOTI to see if pothole repairs on the bridge can be done on off-peak hours and also to alert District staff when maintenance is being done so that a notice can be posted on social media etc

(f) Transition to TransLink 701 Bus Service Dan Sommer reported that the Deputy CAO is meeting with TransLink to discuss how the cost savings from the transition to the TransLink 701 Bus Service can best utilized by increasing frequency A staff report to Council is forthcoming

5 NEW BUSINESS (a) Handy Dart Reliability and Booking Availability

Bob Ingram had requested this item on the agenda however he was unable to attend this meeting so it was agreed to defer this item to the April 6 MTTC meeting There have been some recent mechanical and weather events that caused some reliability issues especially for handyDart riders More buses have been brought in during repairs so reliability should not be an issue moving forward

(b) BC Transit Debrief on Snow and Ice Events On behalf of George Johansen Lisa Trotter thanked District staff for their snow-clearing efforts during recent snow and ice events Due to the topography of Mission it was noted that hills were a problem for the buses especially when the roads were icy First Canada is continuing in its efforts to keep the District better informed of eventsalerts in advance Ms Trotter also noted that there is a 3-year plan in place for a new bus fleet

(c) Background of Recent BC Transit Notice Alerts Councillor Alexis advised the Committee that transit users have been taking advantage of the BC Transit Notice Alerts However there was one day when all service was cancelled between Mission and Abbotsford due to snow Once some buses resumed service riders were confused as the alerts werenrsquot updated in time to reflect this Lisa Trotter will follow up to ensure that alerts are updated more efficiently

6

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 5 of 5

(d) ICBC Road Safety Updates Kate Woochuk provided an outline of upcoming ICBC campaigns aimed at heightening awareness and enforcement around specific issues

March September Distracted Driving April Auto Crime May High Risk Driving Summer Winter Impaired Driving

In December 2016 ICBC partnered with MacDonaldrsquos Restaurants for the Counter Attack campaign to create a positive enforcement message and education opportunity RCMP members thanked and handed out McDonaldrsquos coffee gift cards to ldquotruerdquo designated drivers As part of road safety education ICBC has a number of road safety speakers that are available to speak to high school senior classes about how making poor choices while driving have impacted their lives and the lives of their family and friends By sharing their personal stories they have been successful in education youth in BC about making smart driving decisions Mission Senior Secondary recently had a speaker at the school

Dan Sommer and Lisa Trotter left the meeting

Ms Woochuk provided a website demonstration on how to access crash data from ICBCrsquos website ldquoCrash Mapsrdquo illustrates how many crashes have occurred at Lower Mainland intersections helping to determine where enforcement could be increased It was noted that ICBCrsquos contributions towards seven District of Mission road projects in 2016 totalled $121000 This is the highest amount contributed by ICBC to the District of Mission to date

Sanjay Gulati left the meeting

6 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence to the District and accompanying responses regarding various traffic concerns were received by the Committee for information

7 NEXT MEETING Thursday April 6 2017 at 130 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall

8 ADJOURNMENT Moved and seconded That the meeting be adjourned CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 254 pm

7

Development Services Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 5

File 09-4020-20

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services SUBJECT Parking Enforcement Pilot Project

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve

1 That staff be authorized to proceed with administration and enforcement of the Parking Enforcement Pilot Project effective June 1 through to October 1 2017

2 That staff report back to Council with statistics on the Projectrsquos achievements and challenges upon its conclusion and

3 That the parallel parking on the west side of Oyama Street between Israel Avenue and Kenney Avenue be retained

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In response to a delegation from the Oyama Street area at the December 6 2016 regular Council meeting staff were directed to report back with possible changes to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the Mission Sports Park (the park) The delegation expressed concerns that vehicles are parking illegally on Oyama Street during the evenings and weekends when sports activities are taking place at the adjacent Mission Sports Park Mission from a community planning perspective is experiencing significant growth and physical changes Missionrsquos scenic beauty combined with steadily increasing demand for access means that the Districtrsquos popularity comes at a price The District has heard from the community and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) that illegal parking must be considered a priority Common themes associated with parking complaints are limited availability of parking spaces pedestrian and driver safety issues concerns about emergency vehicle access and citizens parking longer than permitted in designated areas These issues are especially problematic downtown at sports parks and construction sites in laneways cul-de-sacs along the waterfront area and at the Leisure Centre

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to seek Councilrsquos approval to initiate a parking enforcement pilot project (project) that would focus on the areas of the Mission Sports Park and downtown The project would improve the delivery of the Districtrsquos parking enforcement services The general components of the project include but are not limited to the following

enforcement of on and off-street parking regulations

resolution of citizen complaints

arranging to tow vehicles that are parked unsafely or in violation of the Traffic Regulation Bylaw and

collection of evidence and giving testimony in relation to parking-related files

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BACKGROUND

On December 5 2016 a resident attended Council to discuss parking issues and safety concerns for Oyama Street next to Mission Sports Park The resident showed Council photographs of cars parked illegally on Oyama Street and noted that on evenings and weekends both sides of the street are full of parked cars while the parking lot for the sports field sits empty The resident also noted that cars will park facing the fields and idle their engines which backs directly onto her yard The resident requested that parking signs be removed and the boulevard be cleaned up to discourage people from parking on it On December 5 2016 Council resolved that staff provide a report with recommendations to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the park It was noted that vehicles are parking along the east side of Oyama Street which is marked with lsquono parkingrsquo signs Also although parking is permitted on the west side of Oyama Street the shoulder is fairly wide and drivers often park with either an lsquoanglersquo or lsquo90 degreersquo orientation disregarding the existing lsquoParallel Parking Onlyrsquo signs A concern regarding excessive speeds in the 30 kmh speed zone on Oyama Street was also noted The delegationrsquos request is for a lsquono parkingrsquo restriction be installed on the west side of Oyama Street that the boulevard on the west side of Oyama Street be landscaped or otherwise improved to discourage parking and that parking and speed enforcement is conducted It was noted by the delegation that the parked vehicles mostly belong to either participants or parents of children participating in sports activities at the playing fields fronting Oyama Street This street parking is frequently used rather than the parking lots within the park due to the close proximity to the playing fields and as a result of some spectators who want to watch the activities from their vehicle particularly during poor weather Additional concerns expressed by the delegation are that the parked vehicles are often kept running while spectators watch the games damage has been done to the fence by the parked vehicles and drivers are speeding on Oyama Street

Parking Requirements for the Mission Sports Park Approximately 176 paved parking spaces are currently available onsite at the park Although these parking spaces will satisfy the general parking demand when the sports fields are not at capacity large bookings or tournaments will generate a significantly higher parking requirement that cannot be accommodated with the onsite spaces currently available The overflow parking will need to be accommodated by using available street parking in the surrounding area The land area of the park is extremely valuable for its active sports facility use and it is not practical to use an additional amount of this land within the facility to supply increased parking In addition to using up valuable sports activity area paved parking spaces are very expensive to construct A compromise is to provide the basic parking needs onsite and then provide street parking as a practical and economical alternative for the overflow parking requirements during large events Street parking is typically available adjacent to most District parks and residents who live near a park usually expect to see this street parking being used by park visitors

Parking Concerns in Other Areas of the District Unfortunately the parking concerns on Oyama Street are not isolated and the District is trying to respond to increasing demands for parking enforcement Complaints against illegal parking appear to be increasing although staff are working to develop more effective tracking systems District staff also met with the DBA on February 1 2017 at their monthly meeting Staff received significant feedback from the DBA and agreed to consider their recommendations The DBA was clear that downtown parking enforcement and homelessness should be considered a first priority Similar concerns are being echoed across the community so there appears to be a high level of support for the idea that parking compliance needs to be well-managed by the District Staff believe that it would be beneficial to increase the visibility of parking enforcement in Mission particularly on weekends and evenings from June through to September

9

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District bylaw officers have worked diligently to improve the service delivery model in order to provide our citizens with a sense of safety and security The Bylaw Enforcement Division strives to cost-effectively integrate District resources to work in coordination with local RCMP to support the needs of the community The Bylaw Enforcement Division is operated by municipal staff within Development Services and the unit currently employs three full-time bylaw officers one full-time bylaw clerk and one part-time bylaw clerk The duty of the division is to enforce all aspects of the Districtrsquos bylaws as well as business licensing property use violations and the new secondary suite program Staff received approximately 3000 complaints in 2016 of which there were about 500 bylaw officer investigated files Bylaw officers also issued approximately 200 tickets Given the volume of citizen complaints and the average length of investigations parking enforcement (timed parking violations parking contrary to posted signs etc) has not received priority Providing sustainable parking enforcement is an important part of supporting downtown businesses (ie the Downtown Mission Faccedilade Improvement Program) Parking enforcement also supports the overall strategic goals of the District for coordinated delivery of our services to our citizens for enhanced lifestyle opportunities and community health and for improved public safety

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The project is a short-term plan focused on providing some immediate relief to address parking violations during the busy summer season Long term Council may want to direct staff to examine the risks and benefits of a parking strategy that can be used to support investments in parking or other economic development initiatives Under the Project the District would hire a dedicated parking enforcement person (Parking Attendant) using a service orientated and more effective model The Parking Attendant would also provide additional eyes on the streets linked directly to our bylaw enforcement division and RCMP efforts thereby increasing visibility and compliance If Council approves the Project staff will report back at the conclusion of the Project to highlight the successes and challenges of enhanced enforcement As with any parking enforcement program there will be increased complaints associated with the ticketing system The goal of the Project will be to generate more compliance but not to be aggressive and focused on revenue generation In fact many parking enforcement programs fail or lose credibility because enforcement levels are unrealistic This will not be the case for this Project as enforcement resources will remain lean but simply become more efficient Parking fines are regulated under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw The majority of offences are set at $50 In addition to parking enforcement activities the Parking Attendant would provide a visible presence in the downtown core and act as an ambassador for the District The District would be looking to recruit a person with experience in customer service conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement The Parking Attendant would have the ability to accurately answer questions from visitors and locals alike in regards to Mission The Parking Attendant would be recruited as a Schedule B employee under the CUPE Collective Agreement Schedule B employees work thirty-six hours per week (9 hours per day) and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends which will provide a sustained and uniformed presence This would also enable parking enforcement to operate seven days per week on a rotation basis as needed The addition of a Parking Attendant will provide the District with the ability to address parking and its complexities across the District As noted above this will include such things as the ability to address parking on residential streets problems associated within neighbourhoods planning for sustainable parking management resolution of disputes and overall management of the parking function A review has been done in coordination with Corporate Administration and the Finance Department to assess the financial impact of the Project Staff believe that the project will be cost neutral Engineering staff have also been consulted and provided input on the contents of this report

10

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COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

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COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

12

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

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November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

16

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conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

17

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to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

The linked image cannot be displayed The file may have been moved renamed or deleted Verify that the link points to the correct file and location

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

The linked image cannot be displayed The file may have been moved renamed or deleted Verify that the link points to the correct file and location

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

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Jay Awram

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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1

Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

48

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3

there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 4: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 2 of 5

3 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Moved and seconded That the minutes of the February 2 2017 meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee be amended by

(a) replacing the words ldquoBob Ingram Mission Association for Seniors Housingrdquo with ldquoBob Ingram Mission Seniors Activity Centrerdquo under Members Present and

(b) replacing the words ldquoRepresentative Mission Seniors Activity Centrerdquo with ldquoRepresentative Mission Association for Seniors Housingrdquo under Members Absent

CARRIED

4 NEW BUSINESS (a) Parking at Mission Memorial Hospital

The Chair provided an update to the Committee regarding parking at Mission Memorial Hospital noting that the parking situation has worsened in recent months A report has been provided to the hospital board regarding parking and the hospital is going to be forming a committee to see how additional parking can be phased in The committee will be comprised of internal hospital staff only The hospital was to consult with the District however communication thus far been minimal

(b) 2nd Avenue Bus Shelter Maintenance and Pedestrian Safety A memorandum from the Districtrsquos traffic consultant entitled ldquo2nd Avenue Pedestrian Safetyrdquo was provided for the Committeersquos information Discussion ensued and it was noted that safety improvements are needed all along the 2nd Avenue corridor not just in front of the library Cost sharing with ICBC is available for a new crosswalk the amount is determined by the level of safety improvement that the new crosswalk would provide BC Transit also offers cost sharing for new transit shelters MOTION That staff will report to Council on 2nd Avenue improvements and recommend

(a) That a new mid-block crosswalk be installed on 2nd Avenue near the library including zebra pavement markings pedestrian crosswalk signs curb extensions on each side catch basins a raised crosswalk surface and an ornamental street light at an estimated cost of $51000

(b) That new transit shelters with improved design be installed on 2nd Avenue with cost sharing with BC Transit

(c) That the speed limit on 2nd Avenue between Horne Street and Welton Street be reduced from 50 kmh to 30 kmh and

(d) Improve existing sidewalks CARRIED

4

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 3 of 5

ACTION ITEM Once it is determined how many new transit shelters are required on 2nd Avenue Lisa Trotter BC Transit will provide a time line for cost sharing between BC Transit and the District Following up with the issue of installing glass in existing 2nd Avenue bus shelters that was discussed at prior meetings the Chair advised the Committee that the providers that the District is under contract with are not willing to modify the shelters therefore this is not an option ICBC should be able to cost share on new crosswalks An evaluation on safety needs to done to determine the level of cost sharing

(c) Speed Reader Boards on Cedar Street A staff report to Council ldquoTraffic Noise and Safety Concerns on Cedar Street between Best Avenue and Egglestone Avenue dated January 16 2017 was provided for the Committeersquos information The staffrsquos recommendations within this report were approved by Council A date for installation is pending

(d) Horne Street Laneway Tracy Kyle advised the Committee that the District sent a letter to the owners of 33327 1st Avenue outlining the requirements to repair the retaining wall at the rear of their property If the repairs are not completed by March 31 2017 the District will undertake the repairs and bill the property owner for the work completed

(e) MOTI Projects Update Graeme Cross provided an update on projects that the MOTI is working on in Mission Highway 7 Widening ndash Silverdale Avenue to Nelson Street A detailed design for the widening of Highway 7 will be complete soon There will be left-turn access from Highway 7 to Nelson Street to the south but no left-turn access from Nelson Street to the highway heading west There is ongoing discussion regarding how to turn vehicles around on Nelson Street onto Highway 7 westbound Further consultation with the District of Mission is needed to finalize the design work Highways 7 and 11 Intersection ndash Conceptual Design Work At the MTTCrsquos meeting of December 1 2016 Mr Cross advised the Committee that the MOTI was in the conceptual design stage of looking at lengthening the eastbound right turn on Highway 7 to accommodate heavy right turn traffic movement onto Highway 11 It has since been determined that there are geotechnicalenvironmental issues on the south side of the highway so this option is no longer being pursued The exclusive extended dual left-turn lanes eastbound to northbound Cedar Street is still being pursued although there is some concern that high volume may block thru lanes with this design Crosswalk at Glasgow Street and Horne Street The MOTI was previously considering installing a crosswalk at this location however it has been determined that with the existing dual right-turn lanes a safe crossing cannot be provided without signalization Due to the increased cost of safety with signalization at this location this will now be included as project work with the Ministry

5

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 4 of 5

Highway 7 at Murray Street The MOTI will be repainting stop bars away from the intersection at Highway 7 and Murray to accommodate wide-turning trucks Work is expected to be done by the end of June

Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road The MOTI is working with the District to clarify some of the issues at this location The Ministry will is funding an engineering consultant to do a review of Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road the Terms of Reference is complete and the consultant is getting quotes for traffic counts

There was a discussion regarding pothole repairs on the Abbotsford Mission Bridge Mr Cross will communicate with the Operations Manager at MOTI to see if pothole repairs on the bridge can be done on off-peak hours and also to alert District staff when maintenance is being done so that a notice can be posted on social media etc

(f) Transition to TransLink 701 Bus Service Dan Sommer reported that the Deputy CAO is meeting with TransLink to discuss how the cost savings from the transition to the TransLink 701 Bus Service can best utilized by increasing frequency A staff report to Council is forthcoming

5 NEW BUSINESS (a) Handy Dart Reliability and Booking Availability

Bob Ingram had requested this item on the agenda however he was unable to attend this meeting so it was agreed to defer this item to the April 6 MTTC meeting There have been some recent mechanical and weather events that caused some reliability issues especially for handyDart riders More buses have been brought in during repairs so reliability should not be an issue moving forward

(b) BC Transit Debrief on Snow and Ice Events On behalf of George Johansen Lisa Trotter thanked District staff for their snow-clearing efforts during recent snow and ice events Due to the topography of Mission it was noted that hills were a problem for the buses especially when the roads were icy First Canada is continuing in its efforts to keep the District better informed of eventsalerts in advance Ms Trotter also noted that there is a 3-year plan in place for a new bus fleet

(c) Background of Recent BC Transit Notice Alerts Councillor Alexis advised the Committee that transit users have been taking advantage of the BC Transit Notice Alerts However there was one day when all service was cancelled between Mission and Abbotsford due to snow Once some buses resumed service riders were confused as the alerts werenrsquot updated in time to reflect this Lisa Trotter will follow up to ensure that alerts are updated more efficiently

6

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 5 of 5

(d) ICBC Road Safety Updates Kate Woochuk provided an outline of upcoming ICBC campaigns aimed at heightening awareness and enforcement around specific issues

March September Distracted Driving April Auto Crime May High Risk Driving Summer Winter Impaired Driving

In December 2016 ICBC partnered with MacDonaldrsquos Restaurants for the Counter Attack campaign to create a positive enforcement message and education opportunity RCMP members thanked and handed out McDonaldrsquos coffee gift cards to ldquotruerdquo designated drivers As part of road safety education ICBC has a number of road safety speakers that are available to speak to high school senior classes about how making poor choices while driving have impacted their lives and the lives of their family and friends By sharing their personal stories they have been successful in education youth in BC about making smart driving decisions Mission Senior Secondary recently had a speaker at the school

Dan Sommer and Lisa Trotter left the meeting

Ms Woochuk provided a website demonstration on how to access crash data from ICBCrsquos website ldquoCrash Mapsrdquo illustrates how many crashes have occurred at Lower Mainland intersections helping to determine where enforcement could be increased It was noted that ICBCrsquos contributions towards seven District of Mission road projects in 2016 totalled $121000 This is the highest amount contributed by ICBC to the District of Mission to date

Sanjay Gulati left the meeting

6 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence to the District and accompanying responses regarding various traffic concerns were received by the Committee for information

7 NEXT MEETING Thursday April 6 2017 at 130 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall

8 ADJOURNMENT Moved and seconded That the meeting be adjourned CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 254 pm

7

Development Services Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 5

File 09-4020-20

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services SUBJECT Parking Enforcement Pilot Project

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve

1 That staff be authorized to proceed with administration and enforcement of the Parking Enforcement Pilot Project effective June 1 through to October 1 2017

2 That staff report back to Council with statistics on the Projectrsquos achievements and challenges upon its conclusion and

3 That the parallel parking on the west side of Oyama Street between Israel Avenue and Kenney Avenue be retained

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In response to a delegation from the Oyama Street area at the December 6 2016 regular Council meeting staff were directed to report back with possible changes to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the Mission Sports Park (the park) The delegation expressed concerns that vehicles are parking illegally on Oyama Street during the evenings and weekends when sports activities are taking place at the adjacent Mission Sports Park Mission from a community planning perspective is experiencing significant growth and physical changes Missionrsquos scenic beauty combined with steadily increasing demand for access means that the Districtrsquos popularity comes at a price The District has heard from the community and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) that illegal parking must be considered a priority Common themes associated with parking complaints are limited availability of parking spaces pedestrian and driver safety issues concerns about emergency vehicle access and citizens parking longer than permitted in designated areas These issues are especially problematic downtown at sports parks and construction sites in laneways cul-de-sacs along the waterfront area and at the Leisure Centre

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to seek Councilrsquos approval to initiate a parking enforcement pilot project (project) that would focus on the areas of the Mission Sports Park and downtown The project would improve the delivery of the Districtrsquos parking enforcement services The general components of the project include but are not limited to the following

enforcement of on and off-street parking regulations

resolution of citizen complaints

arranging to tow vehicles that are parked unsafely or in violation of the Traffic Regulation Bylaw and

collection of evidence and giving testimony in relation to parking-related files

Item 5 (c) 8

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 5

BACKGROUND

On December 5 2016 a resident attended Council to discuss parking issues and safety concerns for Oyama Street next to Mission Sports Park The resident showed Council photographs of cars parked illegally on Oyama Street and noted that on evenings and weekends both sides of the street are full of parked cars while the parking lot for the sports field sits empty The resident also noted that cars will park facing the fields and idle their engines which backs directly onto her yard The resident requested that parking signs be removed and the boulevard be cleaned up to discourage people from parking on it On December 5 2016 Council resolved that staff provide a report with recommendations to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the park It was noted that vehicles are parking along the east side of Oyama Street which is marked with lsquono parkingrsquo signs Also although parking is permitted on the west side of Oyama Street the shoulder is fairly wide and drivers often park with either an lsquoanglersquo or lsquo90 degreersquo orientation disregarding the existing lsquoParallel Parking Onlyrsquo signs A concern regarding excessive speeds in the 30 kmh speed zone on Oyama Street was also noted The delegationrsquos request is for a lsquono parkingrsquo restriction be installed on the west side of Oyama Street that the boulevard on the west side of Oyama Street be landscaped or otherwise improved to discourage parking and that parking and speed enforcement is conducted It was noted by the delegation that the parked vehicles mostly belong to either participants or parents of children participating in sports activities at the playing fields fronting Oyama Street This street parking is frequently used rather than the parking lots within the park due to the close proximity to the playing fields and as a result of some spectators who want to watch the activities from their vehicle particularly during poor weather Additional concerns expressed by the delegation are that the parked vehicles are often kept running while spectators watch the games damage has been done to the fence by the parked vehicles and drivers are speeding on Oyama Street

Parking Requirements for the Mission Sports Park Approximately 176 paved parking spaces are currently available onsite at the park Although these parking spaces will satisfy the general parking demand when the sports fields are not at capacity large bookings or tournaments will generate a significantly higher parking requirement that cannot be accommodated with the onsite spaces currently available The overflow parking will need to be accommodated by using available street parking in the surrounding area The land area of the park is extremely valuable for its active sports facility use and it is not practical to use an additional amount of this land within the facility to supply increased parking In addition to using up valuable sports activity area paved parking spaces are very expensive to construct A compromise is to provide the basic parking needs onsite and then provide street parking as a practical and economical alternative for the overflow parking requirements during large events Street parking is typically available adjacent to most District parks and residents who live near a park usually expect to see this street parking being used by park visitors

Parking Concerns in Other Areas of the District Unfortunately the parking concerns on Oyama Street are not isolated and the District is trying to respond to increasing demands for parking enforcement Complaints against illegal parking appear to be increasing although staff are working to develop more effective tracking systems District staff also met with the DBA on February 1 2017 at their monthly meeting Staff received significant feedback from the DBA and agreed to consider their recommendations The DBA was clear that downtown parking enforcement and homelessness should be considered a first priority Similar concerns are being echoed across the community so there appears to be a high level of support for the idea that parking compliance needs to be well-managed by the District Staff believe that it would be beneficial to increase the visibility of parking enforcement in Mission particularly on weekends and evenings from June through to September

9

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 5

District bylaw officers have worked diligently to improve the service delivery model in order to provide our citizens with a sense of safety and security The Bylaw Enforcement Division strives to cost-effectively integrate District resources to work in coordination with local RCMP to support the needs of the community The Bylaw Enforcement Division is operated by municipal staff within Development Services and the unit currently employs three full-time bylaw officers one full-time bylaw clerk and one part-time bylaw clerk The duty of the division is to enforce all aspects of the Districtrsquos bylaws as well as business licensing property use violations and the new secondary suite program Staff received approximately 3000 complaints in 2016 of which there were about 500 bylaw officer investigated files Bylaw officers also issued approximately 200 tickets Given the volume of citizen complaints and the average length of investigations parking enforcement (timed parking violations parking contrary to posted signs etc) has not received priority Providing sustainable parking enforcement is an important part of supporting downtown businesses (ie the Downtown Mission Faccedilade Improvement Program) Parking enforcement also supports the overall strategic goals of the District for coordinated delivery of our services to our citizens for enhanced lifestyle opportunities and community health and for improved public safety

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The project is a short-term plan focused on providing some immediate relief to address parking violations during the busy summer season Long term Council may want to direct staff to examine the risks and benefits of a parking strategy that can be used to support investments in parking or other economic development initiatives Under the Project the District would hire a dedicated parking enforcement person (Parking Attendant) using a service orientated and more effective model The Parking Attendant would also provide additional eyes on the streets linked directly to our bylaw enforcement division and RCMP efforts thereby increasing visibility and compliance If Council approves the Project staff will report back at the conclusion of the Project to highlight the successes and challenges of enhanced enforcement As with any parking enforcement program there will be increased complaints associated with the ticketing system The goal of the Project will be to generate more compliance but not to be aggressive and focused on revenue generation In fact many parking enforcement programs fail or lose credibility because enforcement levels are unrealistic This will not be the case for this Project as enforcement resources will remain lean but simply become more efficient Parking fines are regulated under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw The majority of offences are set at $50 In addition to parking enforcement activities the Parking Attendant would provide a visible presence in the downtown core and act as an ambassador for the District The District would be looking to recruit a person with experience in customer service conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement The Parking Attendant would have the ability to accurately answer questions from visitors and locals alike in regards to Mission The Parking Attendant would be recruited as a Schedule B employee under the CUPE Collective Agreement Schedule B employees work thirty-six hours per week (9 hours per day) and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends which will provide a sustained and uniformed presence This would also enable parking enforcement to operate seven days per week on a rotation basis as needed The addition of a Parking Attendant will provide the District with the ability to address parking and its complexities across the District As noted above this will include such things as the ability to address parking on residential streets problems associated within neighbourhoods planning for sustainable parking management resolution of disputes and overall management of the parking function A review has been done in coordination with Corporate Administration and the Finance Department to assess the financial impact of the Project Staff believe that the project will be cost neutral Engineering staff have also been consulted and provided input on the contents of this report

10

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 5

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

11

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 5 of 5

COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

12

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

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November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

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conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

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to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

Item 6 (g) 31

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

Item 6 (h) 33

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 5: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 3 of 5

ACTION ITEM Once it is determined how many new transit shelters are required on 2nd Avenue Lisa Trotter BC Transit will provide a time line for cost sharing between BC Transit and the District Following up with the issue of installing glass in existing 2nd Avenue bus shelters that was discussed at prior meetings the Chair advised the Committee that the providers that the District is under contract with are not willing to modify the shelters therefore this is not an option ICBC should be able to cost share on new crosswalks An evaluation on safety needs to done to determine the level of cost sharing

(c) Speed Reader Boards on Cedar Street A staff report to Council ldquoTraffic Noise and Safety Concerns on Cedar Street between Best Avenue and Egglestone Avenue dated January 16 2017 was provided for the Committeersquos information The staffrsquos recommendations within this report were approved by Council A date for installation is pending

(d) Horne Street Laneway Tracy Kyle advised the Committee that the District sent a letter to the owners of 33327 1st Avenue outlining the requirements to repair the retaining wall at the rear of their property If the repairs are not completed by March 31 2017 the District will undertake the repairs and bill the property owner for the work completed

(e) MOTI Projects Update Graeme Cross provided an update on projects that the MOTI is working on in Mission Highway 7 Widening ndash Silverdale Avenue to Nelson Street A detailed design for the widening of Highway 7 will be complete soon There will be left-turn access from Highway 7 to Nelson Street to the south but no left-turn access from Nelson Street to the highway heading west There is ongoing discussion regarding how to turn vehicles around on Nelson Street onto Highway 7 westbound Further consultation with the District of Mission is needed to finalize the design work Highways 7 and 11 Intersection ndash Conceptual Design Work At the MTTCrsquos meeting of December 1 2016 Mr Cross advised the Committee that the MOTI was in the conceptual design stage of looking at lengthening the eastbound right turn on Highway 7 to accommodate heavy right turn traffic movement onto Highway 11 It has since been determined that there are geotechnicalenvironmental issues on the south side of the highway so this option is no longer being pursued The exclusive extended dual left-turn lanes eastbound to northbound Cedar Street is still being pursued although there is some concern that high volume may block thru lanes with this design Crosswalk at Glasgow Street and Horne Street The MOTI was previously considering installing a crosswalk at this location however it has been determined that with the existing dual right-turn lanes a safe crossing cannot be provided without signalization Due to the increased cost of safety with signalization at this location this will now be included as project work with the Ministry

5

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 4 of 5

Highway 7 at Murray Street The MOTI will be repainting stop bars away from the intersection at Highway 7 and Murray to accommodate wide-turning trucks Work is expected to be done by the end of June

Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road The MOTI is working with the District to clarify some of the issues at this location The Ministry will is funding an engineering consultant to do a review of Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road the Terms of Reference is complete and the consultant is getting quotes for traffic counts

There was a discussion regarding pothole repairs on the Abbotsford Mission Bridge Mr Cross will communicate with the Operations Manager at MOTI to see if pothole repairs on the bridge can be done on off-peak hours and also to alert District staff when maintenance is being done so that a notice can be posted on social media etc

(f) Transition to TransLink 701 Bus Service Dan Sommer reported that the Deputy CAO is meeting with TransLink to discuss how the cost savings from the transition to the TransLink 701 Bus Service can best utilized by increasing frequency A staff report to Council is forthcoming

5 NEW BUSINESS (a) Handy Dart Reliability and Booking Availability

Bob Ingram had requested this item on the agenda however he was unable to attend this meeting so it was agreed to defer this item to the April 6 MTTC meeting There have been some recent mechanical and weather events that caused some reliability issues especially for handyDart riders More buses have been brought in during repairs so reliability should not be an issue moving forward

(b) BC Transit Debrief on Snow and Ice Events On behalf of George Johansen Lisa Trotter thanked District staff for their snow-clearing efforts during recent snow and ice events Due to the topography of Mission it was noted that hills were a problem for the buses especially when the roads were icy First Canada is continuing in its efforts to keep the District better informed of eventsalerts in advance Ms Trotter also noted that there is a 3-year plan in place for a new bus fleet

(c) Background of Recent BC Transit Notice Alerts Councillor Alexis advised the Committee that transit users have been taking advantage of the BC Transit Notice Alerts However there was one day when all service was cancelled between Mission and Abbotsford due to snow Once some buses resumed service riders were confused as the alerts werenrsquot updated in time to reflect this Lisa Trotter will follow up to ensure that alerts are updated more efficiently

6

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 5 of 5

(d) ICBC Road Safety Updates Kate Woochuk provided an outline of upcoming ICBC campaigns aimed at heightening awareness and enforcement around specific issues

March September Distracted Driving April Auto Crime May High Risk Driving Summer Winter Impaired Driving

In December 2016 ICBC partnered with MacDonaldrsquos Restaurants for the Counter Attack campaign to create a positive enforcement message and education opportunity RCMP members thanked and handed out McDonaldrsquos coffee gift cards to ldquotruerdquo designated drivers As part of road safety education ICBC has a number of road safety speakers that are available to speak to high school senior classes about how making poor choices while driving have impacted their lives and the lives of their family and friends By sharing their personal stories they have been successful in education youth in BC about making smart driving decisions Mission Senior Secondary recently had a speaker at the school

Dan Sommer and Lisa Trotter left the meeting

Ms Woochuk provided a website demonstration on how to access crash data from ICBCrsquos website ldquoCrash Mapsrdquo illustrates how many crashes have occurred at Lower Mainland intersections helping to determine where enforcement could be increased It was noted that ICBCrsquos contributions towards seven District of Mission road projects in 2016 totalled $121000 This is the highest amount contributed by ICBC to the District of Mission to date

Sanjay Gulati left the meeting

6 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence to the District and accompanying responses regarding various traffic concerns were received by the Committee for information

7 NEXT MEETING Thursday April 6 2017 at 130 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall

8 ADJOURNMENT Moved and seconded That the meeting be adjourned CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 254 pm

7

Development Services Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 5

File 09-4020-20

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services SUBJECT Parking Enforcement Pilot Project

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve

1 That staff be authorized to proceed with administration and enforcement of the Parking Enforcement Pilot Project effective June 1 through to October 1 2017

2 That staff report back to Council with statistics on the Projectrsquos achievements and challenges upon its conclusion and

3 That the parallel parking on the west side of Oyama Street between Israel Avenue and Kenney Avenue be retained

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In response to a delegation from the Oyama Street area at the December 6 2016 regular Council meeting staff were directed to report back with possible changes to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the Mission Sports Park (the park) The delegation expressed concerns that vehicles are parking illegally on Oyama Street during the evenings and weekends when sports activities are taking place at the adjacent Mission Sports Park Mission from a community planning perspective is experiencing significant growth and physical changes Missionrsquos scenic beauty combined with steadily increasing demand for access means that the Districtrsquos popularity comes at a price The District has heard from the community and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) that illegal parking must be considered a priority Common themes associated with parking complaints are limited availability of parking spaces pedestrian and driver safety issues concerns about emergency vehicle access and citizens parking longer than permitted in designated areas These issues are especially problematic downtown at sports parks and construction sites in laneways cul-de-sacs along the waterfront area and at the Leisure Centre

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to seek Councilrsquos approval to initiate a parking enforcement pilot project (project) that would focus on the areas of the Mission Sports Park and downtown The project would improve the delivery of the Districtrsquos parking enforcement services The general components of the project include but are not limited to the following

enforcement of on and off-street parking regulations

resolution of citizen complaints

arranging to tow vehicles that are parked unsafely or in violation of the Traffic Regulation Bylaw and

collection of evidence and giving testimony in relation to parking-related files

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 5

BACKGROUND

On December 5 2016 a resident attended Council to discuss parking issues and safety concerns for Oyama Street next to Mission Sports Park The resident showed Council photographs of cars parked illegally on Oyama Street and noted that on evenings and weekends both sides of the street are full of parked cars while the parking lot for the sports field sits empty The resident also noted that cars will park facing the fields and idle their engines which backs directly onto her yard The resident requested that parking signs be removed and the boulevard be cleaned up to discourage people from parking on it On December 5 2016 Council resolved that staff provide a report with recommendations to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the park It was noted that vehicles are parking along the east side of Oyama Street which is marked with lsquono parkingrsquo signs Also although parking is permitted on the west side of Oyama Street the shoulder is fairly wide and drivers often park with either an lsquoanglersquo or lsquo90 degreersquo orientation disregarding the existing lsquoParallel Parking Onlyrsquo signs A concern regarding excessive speeds in the 30 kmh speed zone on Oyama Street was also noted The delegationrsquos request is for a lsquono parkingrsquo restriction be installed on the west side of Oyama Street that the boulevard on the west side of Oyama Street be landscaped or otherwise improved to discourage parking and that parking and speed enforcement is conducted It was noted by the delegation that the parked vehicles mostly belong to either participants or parents of children participating in sports activities at the playing fields fronting Oyama Street This street parking is frequently used rather than the parking lots within the park due to the close proximity to the playing fields and as a result of some spectators who want to watch the activities from their vehicle particularly during poor weather Additional concerns expressed by the delegation are that the parked vehicles are often kept running while spectators watch the games damage has been done to the fence by the parked vehicles and drivers are speeding on Oyama Street

Parking Requirements for the Mission Sports Park Approximately 176 paved parking spaces are currently available onsite at the park Although these parking spaces will satisfy the general parking demand when the sports fields are not at capacity large bookings or tournaments will generate a significantly higher parking requirement that cannot be accommodated with the onsite spaces currently available The overflow parking will need to be accommodated by using available street parking in the surrounding area The land area of the park is extremely valuable for its active sports facility use and it is not practical to use an additional amount of this land within the facility to supply increased parking In addition to using up valuable sports activity area paved parking spaces are very expensive to construct A compromise is to provide the basic parking needs onsite and then provide street parking as a practical and economical alternative for the overflow parking requirements during large events Street parking is typically available adjacent to most District parks and residents who live near a park usually expect to see this street parking being used by park visitors

Parking Concerns in Other Areas of the District Unfortunately the parking concerns on Oyama Street are not isolated and the District is trying to respond to increasing demands for parking enforcement Complaints against illegal parking appear to be increasing although staff are working to develop more effective tracking systems District staff also met with the DBA on February 1 2017 at their monthly meeting Staff received significant feedback from the DBA and agreed to consider their recommendations The DBA was clear that downtown parking enforcement and homelessness should be considered a first priority Similar concerns are being echoed across the community so there appears to be a high level of support for the idea that parking compliance needs to be well-managed by the District Staff believe that it would be beneficial to increase the visibility of parking enforcement in Mission particularly on weekends and evenings from June through to September

9

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 5

District bylaw officers have worked diligently to improve the service delivery model in order to provide our citizens with a sense of safety and security The Bylaw Enforcement Division strives to cost-effectively integrate District resources to work in coordination with local RCMP to support the needs of the community The Bylaw Enforcement Division is operated by municipal staff within Development Services and the unit currently employs three full-time bylaw officers one full-time bylaw clerk and one part-time bylaw clerk The duty of the division is to enforce all aspects of the Districtrsquos bylaws as well as business licensing property use violations and the new secondary suite program Staff received approximately 3000 complaints in 2016 of which there were about 500 bylaw officer investigated files Bylaw officers also issued approximately 200 tickets Given the volume of citizen complaints and the average length of investigations parking enforcement (timed parking violations parking contrary to posted signs etc) has not received priority Providing sustainable parking enforcement is an important part of supporting downtown businesses (ie the Downtown Mission Faccedilade Improvement Program) Parking enforcement also supports the overall strategic goals of the District for coordinated delivery of our services to our citizens for enhanced lifestyle opportunities and community health and for improved public safety

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The project is a short-term plan focused on providing some immediate relief to address parking violations during the busy summer season Long term Council may want to direct staff to examine the risks and benefits of a parking strategy that can be used to support investments in parking or other economic development initiatives Under the Project the District would hire a dedicated parking enforcement person (Parking Attendant) using a service orientated and more effective model The Parking Attendant would also provide additional eyes on the streets linked directly to our bylaw enforcement division and RCMP efforts thereby increasing visibility and compliance If Council approves the Project staff will report back at the conclusion of the Project to highlight the successes and challenges of enhanced enforcement As with any parking enforcement program there will be increased complaints associated with the ticketing system The goal of the Project will be to generate more compliance but not to be aggressive and focused on revenue generation In fact many parking enforcement programs fail or lose credibility because enforcement levels are unrealistic This will not be the case for this Project as enforcement resources will remain lean but simply become more efficient Parking fines are regulated under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw The majority of offences are set at $50 In addition to parking enforcement activities the Parking Attendant would provide a visible presence in the downtown core and act as an ambassador for the District The District would be looking to recruit a person with experience in customer service conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement The Parking Attendant would have the ability to accurately answer questions from visitors and locals alike in regards to Mission The Parking Attendant would be recruited as a Schedule B employee under the CUPE Collective Agreement Schedule B employees work thirty-six hours per week (9 hours per day) and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends which will provide a sustained and uniformed presence This would also enable parking enforcement to operate seven days per week on a rotation basis as needed The addition of a Parking Attendant will provide the District with the ability to address parking and its complexities across the District As noted above this will include such things as the ability to address parking on residential streets problems associated within neighbourhoods planning for sustainable parking management resolution of disputes and overall management of the parking function A review has been done in coordination with Corporate Administration and the Finance Department to assess the financial impact of the Project Staff believe that the project will be cost neutral Engineering staff have also been consulted and provided input on the contents of this report

10

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 5

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

11

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 5 of 5

COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

12

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

Item 5 (d) 13

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 2

November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

Item 5 (e) 15

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 4

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

16

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 4

conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

17

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 4

to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

18

1

Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

Item 6 (a) 19

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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3

there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 6: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 4 of 5

Highway 7 at Murray Street The MOTI will be repainting stop bars away from the intersection at Highway 7 and Murray to accommodate wide-turning trucks Work is expected to be done by the end of June

Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road The MOTI is working with the District to clarify some of the issues at this location The Ministry will is funding an engineering consultant to do a review of Highway 7 at Dewdney Trunk Road the Terms of Reference is complete and the consultant is getting quotes for traffic counts

There was a discussion regarding pothole repairs on the Abbotsford Mission Bridge Mr Cross will communicate with the Operations Manager at MOTI to see if pothole repairs on the bridge can be done on off-peak hours and also to alert District staff when maintenance is being done so that a notice can be posted on social media etc

(f) Transition to TransLink 701 Bus Service Dan Sommer reported that the Deputy CAO is meeting with TransLink to discuss how the cost savings from the transition to the TransLink 701 Bus Service can best utilized by increasing frequency A staff report to Council is forthcoming

5 NEW BUSINESS (a) Handy Dart Reliability and Booking Availability

Bob Ingram had requested this item on the agenda however he was unable to attend this meeting so it was agreed to defer this item to the April 6 MTTC meeting There have been some recent mechanical and weather events that caused some reliability issues especially for handyDart riders More buses have been brought in during repairs so reliability should not be an issue moving forward

(b) BC Transit Debrief on Snow and Ice Events On behalf of George Johansen Lisa Trotter thanked District staff for their snow-clearing efforts during recent snow and ice events Due to the topography of Mission it was noted that hills were a problem for the buses especially when the roads were icy First Canada is continuing in its efforts to keep the District better informed of eventsalerts in advance Ms Trotter also noted that there is a 3-year plan in place for a new bus fleet

(c) Background of Recent BC Transit Notice Alerts Councillor Alexis advised the Committee that transit users have been taking advantage of the BC Transit Notice Alerts However there was one day when all service was cancelled between Mission and Abbotsford due to snow Once some buses resumed service riders were confused as the alerts werenrsquot updated in time to reflect this Lisa Trotter will follow up to ensure that alerts are updated more efficiently

6

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 5 of 5

(d) ICBC Road Safety Updates Kate Woochuk provided an outline of upcoming ICBC campaigns aimed at heightening awareness and enforcement around specific issues

March September Distracted Driving April Auto Crime May High Risk Driving Summer Winter Impaired Driving

In December 2016 ICBC partnered with MacDonaldrsquos Restaurants for the Counter Attack campaign to create a positive enforcement message and education opportunity RCMP members thanked and handed out McDonaldrsquos coffee gift cards to ldquotruerdquo designated drivers As part of road safety education ICBC has a number of road safety speakers that are available to speak to high school senior classes about how making poor choices while driving have impacted their lives and the lives of their family and friends By sharing their personal stories they have been successful in education youth in BC about making smart driving decisions Mission Senior Secondary recently had a speaker at the school

Dan Sommer and Lisa Trotter left the meeting

Ms Woochuk provided a website demonstration on how to access crash data from ICBCrsquos website ldquoCrash Mapsrdquo illustrates how many crashes have occurred at Lower Mainland intersections helping to determine where enforcement could be increased It was noted that ICBCrsquos contributions towards seven District of Mission road projects in 2016 totalled $121000 This is the highest amount contributed by ICBC to the District of Mission to date

Sanjay Gulati left the meeting

6 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence to the District and accompanying responses regarding various traffic concerns were received by the Committee for information

7 NEXT MEETING Thursday April 6 2017 at 130 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall

8 ADJOURNMENT Moved and seconded That the meeting be adjourned CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 254 pm

7

Development Services Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 5

File 09-4020-20

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services SUBJECT Parking Enforcement Pilot Project

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve

1 That staff be authorized to proceed with administration and enforcement of the Parking Enforcement Pilot Project effective June 1 through to October 1 2017

2 That staff report back to Council with statistics on the Projectrsquos achievements and challenges upon its conclusion and

3 That the parallel parking on the west side of Oyama Street between Israel Avenue and Kenney Avenue be retained

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In response to a delegation from the Oyama Street area at the December 6 2016 regular Council meeting staff were directed to report back with possible changes to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the Mission Sports Park (the park) The delegation expressed concerns that vehicles are parking illegally on Oyama Street during the evenings and weekends when sports activities are taking place at the adjacent Mission Sports Park Mission from a community planning perspective is experiencing significant growth and physical changes Missionrsquos scenic beauty combined with steadily increasing demand for access means that the Districtrsquos popularity comes at a price The District has heard from the community and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) that illegal parking must be considered a priority Common themes associated with parking complaints are limited availability of parking spaces pedestrian and driver safety issues concerns about emergency vehicle access and citizens parking longer than permitted in designated areas These issues are especially problematic downtown at sports parks and construction sites in laneways cul-de-sacs along the waterfront area and at the Leisure Centre

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to seek Councilrsquos approval to initiate a parking enforcement pilot project (project) that would focus on the areas of the Mission Sports Park and downtown The project would improve the delivery of the Districtrsquos parking enforcement services The general components of the project include but are not limited to the following

enforcement of on and off-street parking regulations

resolution of citizen complaints

arranging to tow vehicles that are parked unsafely or in violation of the Traffic Regulation Bylaw and

collection of evidence and giving testimony in relation to parking-related files

Item 5 (c) 8

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 5

BACKGROUND

On December 5 2016 a resident attended Council to discuss parking issues and safety concerns for Oyama Street next to Mission Sports Park The resident showed Council photographs of cars parked illegally on Oyama Street and noted that on evenings and weekends both sides of the street are full of parked cars while the parking lot for the sports field sits empty The resident also noted that cars will park facing the fields and idle their engines which backs directly onto her yard The resident requested that parking signs be removed and the boulevard be cleaned up to discourage people from parking on it On December 5 2016 Council resolved that staff provide a report with recommendations to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the park It was noted that vehicles are parking along the east side of Oyama Street which is marked with lsquono parkingrsquo signs Also although parking is permitted on the west side of Oyama Street the shoulder is fairly wide and drivers often park with either an lsquoanglersquo or lsquo90 degreersquo orientation disregarding the existing lsquoParallel Parking Onlyrsquo signs A concern regarding excessive speeds in the 30 kmh speed zone on Oyama Street was also noted The delegationrsquos request is for a lsquono parkingrsquo restriction be installed on the west side of Oyama Street that the boulevard on the west side of Oyama Street be landscaped or otherwise improved to discourage parking and that parking and speed enforcement is conducted It was noted by the delegation that the parked vehicles mostly belong to either participants or parents of children participating in sports activities at the playing fields fronting Oyama Street This street parking is frequently used rather than the parking lots within the park due to the close proximity to the playing fields and as a result of some spectators who want to watch the activities from their vehicle particularly during poor weather Additional concerns expressed by the delegation are that the parked vehicles are often kept running while spectators watch the games damage has been done to the fence by the parked vehicles and drivers are speeding on Oyama Street

Parking Requirements for the Mission Sports Park Approximately 176 paved parking spaces are currently available onsite at the park Although these parking spaces will satisfy the general parking demand when the sports fields are not at capacity large bookings or tournaments will generate a significantly higher parking requirement that cannot be accommodated with the onsite spaces currently available The overflow parking will need to be accommodated by using available street parking in the surrounding area The land area of the park is extremely valuable for its active sports facility use and it is not practical to use an additional amount of this land within the facility to supply increased parking In addition to using up valuable sports activity area paved parking spaces are very expensive to construct A compromise is to provide the basic parking needs onsite and then provide street parking as a practical and economical alternative for the overflow parking requirements during large events Street parking is typically available adjacent to most District parks and residents who live near a park usually expect to see this street parking being used by park visitors

Parking Concerns in Other Areas of the District Unfortunately the parking concerns on Oyama Street are not isolated and the District is trying to respond to increasing demands for parking enforcement Complaints against illegal parking appear to be increasing although staff are working to develop more effective tracking systems District staff also met with the DBA on February 1 2017 at their monthly meeting Staff received significant feedback from the DBA and agreed to consider their recommendations The DBA was clear that downtown parking enforcement and homelessness should be considered a first priority Similar concerns are being echoed across the community so there appears to be a high level of support for the idea that parking compliance needs to be well-managed by the District Staff believe that it would be beneficial to increase the visibility of parking enforcement in Mission particularly on weekends and evenings from June through to September

9

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 5

District bylaw officers have worked diligently to improve the service delivery model in order to provide our citizens with a sense of safety and security The Bylaw Enforcement Division strives to cost-effectively integrate District resources to work in coordination with local RCMP to support the needs of the community The Bylaw Enforcement Division is operated by municipal staff within Development Services and the unit currently employs three full-time bylaw officers one full-time bylaw clerk and one part-time bylaw clerk The duty of the division is to enforce all aspects of the Districtrsquos bylaws as well as business licensing property use violations and the new secondary suite program Staff received approximately 3000 complaints in 2016 of which there were about 500 bylaw officer investigated files Bylaw officers also issued approximately 200 tickets Given the volume of citizen complaints and the average length of investigations parking enforcement (timed parking violations parking contrary to posted signs etc) has not received priority Providing sustainable parking enforcement is an important part of supporting downtown businesses (ie the Downtown Mission Faccedilade Improvement Program) Parking enforcement also supports the overall strategic goals of the District for coordinated delivery of our services to our citizens for enhanced lifestyle opportunities and community health and for improved public safety

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The project is a short-term plan focused on providing some immediate relief to address parking violations during the busy summer season Long term Council may want to direct staff to examine the risks and benefits of a parking strategy that can be used to support investments in parking or other economic development initiatives Under the Project the District would hire a dedicated parking enforcement person (Parking Attendant) using a service orientated and more effective model The Parking Attendant would also provide additional eyes on the streets linked directly to our bylaw enforcement division and RCMP efforts thereby increasing visibility and compliance If Council approves the Project staff will report back at the conclusion of the Project to highlight the successes and challenges of enhanced enforcement As with any parking enforcement program there will be increased complaints associated with the ticketing system The goal of the Project will be to generate more compliance but not to be aggressive and focused on revenue generation In fact many parking enforcement programs fail or lose credibility because enforcement levels are unrealistic This will not be the case for this Project as enforcement resources will remain lean but simply become more efficient Parking fines are regulated under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw The majority of offences are set at $50 In addition to parking enforcement activities the Parking Attendant would provide a visible presence in the downtown core and act as an ambassador for the District The District would be looking to recruit a person with experience in customer service conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement The Parking Attendant would have the ability to accurately answer questions from visitors and locals alike in regards to Mission The Parking Attendant would be recruited as a Schedule B employee under the CUPE Collective Agreement Schedule B employees work thirty-six hours per week (9 hours per day) and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends which will provide a sustained and uniformed presence This would also enable parking enforcement to operate seven days per week on a rotation basis as needed The addition of a Parking Attendant will provide the District with the ability to address parking and its complexities across the District As noted above this will include such things as the ability to address parking on residential streets problems associated within neighbourhoods planning for sustainable parking management resolution of disputes and overall management of the parking function A review has been done in coordination with Corporate Administration and the Finance Department to assess the financial impact of the Project Staff believe that the project will be cost neutral Engineering staff have also been consulted and provided input on the contents of this report

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COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

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COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

12

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

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November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

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conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

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to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 7: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

Mission Traffic and Transit Committee Minutes February 2 2017

File 01-0540-20-12 Page 5 of 5

(d) ICBC Road Safety Updates Kate Woochuk provided an outline of upcoming ICBC campaigns aimed at heightening awareness and enforcement around specific issues

March September Distracted Driving April Auto Crime May High Risk Driving Summer Winter Impaired Driving

In December 2016 ICBC partnered with MacDonaldrsquos Restaurants for the Counter Attack campaign to create a positive enforcement message and education opportunity RCMP members thanked and handed out McDonaldrsquos coffee gift cards to ldquotruerdquo designated drivers As part of road safety education ICBC has a number of road safety speakers that are available to speak to high school senior classes about how making poor choices while driving have impacted their lives and the lives of their family and friends By sharing their personal stories they have been successful in education youth in BC about making smart driving decisions Mission Senior Secondary recently had a speaker at the school

Dan Sommer and Lisa Trotter left the meeting

Ms Woochuk provided a website demonstration on how to access crash data from ICBCrsquos website ldquoCrash Mapsrdquo illustrates how many crashes have occurred at Lower Mainland intersections helping to determine where enforcement could be increased It was noted that ICBCrsquos contributions towards seven District of Mission road projects in 2016 totalled $121000 This is the highest amount contributed by ICBC to the District of Mission to date

Sanjay Gulati left the meeting

6 CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence to the District and accompanying responses regarding various traffic concerns were received by the Committee for information

7 NEXT MEETING Thursday April 6 2017 at 130 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall

8 ADJOURNMENT Moved and seconded That the meeting be adjourned CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 254 pm

7

Development Services Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 5

File 09-4020-20

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services SUBJECT Parking Enforcement Pilot Project

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve

1 That staff be authorized to proceed with administration and enforcement of the Parking Enforcement Pilot Project effective June 1 through to October 1 2017

2 That staff report back to Council with statistics on the Projectrsquos achievements and challenges upon its conclusion and

3 That the parallel parking on the west side of Oyama Street between Israel Avenue and Kenney Avenue be retained

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In response to a delegation from the Oyama Street area at the December 6 2016 regular Council meeting staff were directed to report back with possible changes to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the Mission Sports Park (the park) The delegation expressed concerns that vehicles are parking illegally on Oyama Street during the evenings and weekends when sports activities are taking place at the adjacent Mission Sports Park Mission from a community planning perspective is experiencing significant growth and physical changes Missionrsquos scenic beauty combined with steadily increasing demand for access means that the Districtrsquos popularity comes at a price The District has heard from the community and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) that illegal parking must be considered a priority Common themes associated with parking complaints are limited availability of parking spaces pedestrian and driver safety issues concerns about emergency vehicle access and citizens parking longer than permitted in designated areas These issues are especially problematic downtown at sports parks and construction sites in laneways cul-de-sacs along the waterfront area and at the Leisure Centre

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to seek Councilrsquos approval to initiate a parking enforcement pilot project (project) that would focus on the areas of the Mission Sports Park and downtown The project would improve the delivery of the Districtrsquos parking enforcement services The general components of the project include but are not limited to the following

enforcement of on and off-street parking regulations

resolution of citizen complaints

arranging to tow vehicles that are parked unsafely or in violation of the Traffic Regulation Bylaw and

collection of evidence and giving testimony in relation to parking-related files

Item 5 (c) 8

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 5

BACKGROUND

On December 5 2016 a resident attended Council to discuss parking issues and safety concerns for Oyama Street next to Mission Sports Park The resident showed Council photographs of cars parked illegally on Oyama Street and noted that on evenings and weekends both sides of the street are full of parked cars while the parking lot for the sports field sits empty The resident also noted that cars will park facing the fields and idle their engines which backs directly onto her yard The resident requested that parking signs be removed and the boulevard be cleaned up to discourage people from parking on it On December 5 2016 Council resolved that staff provide a report with recommendations to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the park It was noted that vehicles are parking along the east side of Oyama Street which is marked with lsquono parkingrsquo signs Also although parking is permitted on the west side of Oyama Street the shoulder is fairly wide and drivers often park with either an lsquoanglersquo or lsquo90 degreersquo orientation disregarding the existing lsquoParallel Parking Onlyrsquo signs A concern regarding excessive speeds in the 30 kmh speed zone on Oyama Street was also noted The delegationrsquos request is for a lsquono parkingrsquo restriction be installed on the west side of Oyama Street that the boulevard on the west side of Oyama Street be landscaped or otherwise improved to discourage parking and that parking and speed enforcement is conducted It was noted by the delegation that the parked vehicles mostly belong to either participants or parents of children participating in sports activities at the playing fields fronting Oyama Street This street parking is frequently used rather than the parking lots within the park due to the close proximity to the playing fields and as a result of some spectators who want to watch the activities from their vehicle particularly during poor weather Additional concerns expressed by the delegation are that the parked vehicles are often kept running while spectators watch the games damage has been done to the fence by the parked vehicles and drivers are speeding on Oyama Street

Parking Requirements for the Mission Sports Park Approximately 176 paved parking spaces are currently available onsite at the park Although these parking spaces will satisfy the general parking demand when the sports fields are not at capacity large bookings or tournaments will generate a significantly higher parking requirement that cannot be accommodated with the onsite spaces currently available The overflow parking will need to be accommodated by using available street parking in the surrounding area The land area of the park is extremely valuable for its active sports facility use and it is not practical to use an additional amount of this land within the facility to supply increased parking In addition to using up valuable sports activity area paved parking spaces are very expensive to construct A compromise is to provide the basic parking needs onsite and then provide street parking as a practical and economical alternative for the overflow parking requirements during large events Street parking is typically available adjacent to most District parks and residents who live near a park usually expect to see this street parking being used by park visitors

Parking Concerns in Other Areas of the District Unfortunately the parking concerns on Oyama Street are not isolated and the District is trying to respond to increasing demands for parking enforcement Complaints against illegal parking appear to be increasing although staff are working to develop more effective tracking systems District staff also met with the DBA on February 1 2017 at their monthly meeting Staff received significant feedback from the DBA and agreed to consider their recommendations The DBA was clear that downtown parking enforcement and homelessness should be considered a first priority Similar concerns are being echoed across the community so there appears to be a high level of support for the idea that parking compliance needs to be well-managed by the District Staff believe that it would be beneficial to increase the visibility of parking enforcement in Mission particularly on weekends and evenings from June through to September

9

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 5

District bylaw officers have worked diligently to improve the service delivery model in order to provide our citizens with a sense of safety and security The Bylaw Enforcement Division strives to cost-effectively integrate District resources to work in coordination with local RCMP to support the needs of the community The Bylaw Enforcement Division is operated by municipal staff within Development Services and the unit currently employs three full-time bylaw officers one full-time bylaw clerk and one part-time bylaw clerk The duty of the division is to enforce all aspects of the Districtrsquos bylaws as well as business licensing property use violations and the new secondary suite program Staff received approximately 3000 complaints in 2016 of which there were about 500 bylaw officer investigated files Bylaw officers also issued approximately 200 tickets Given the volume of citizen complaints and the average length of investigations parking enforcement (timed parking violations parking contrary to posted signs etc) has not received priority Providing sustainable parking enforcement is an important part of supporting downtown businesses (ie the Downtown Mission Faccedilade Improvement Program) Parking enforcement also supports the overall strategic goals of the District for coordinated delivery of our services to our citizens for enhanced lifestyle opportunities and community health and for improved public safety

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The project is a short-term plan focused on providing some immediate relief to address parking violations during the busy summer season Long term Council may want to direct staff to examine the risks and benefits of a parking strategy that can be used to support investments in parking or other economic development initiatives Under the Project the District would hire a dedicated parking enforcement person (Parking Attendant) using a service orientated and more effective model The Parking Attendant would also provide additional eyes on the streets linked directly to our bylaw enforcement division and RCMP efforts thereby increasing visibility and compliance If Council approves the Project staff will report back at the conclusion of the Project to highlight the successes and challenges of enhanced enforcement As with any parking enforcement program there will be increased complaints associated with the ticketing system The goal of the Project will be to generate more compliance but not to be aggressive and focused on revenue generation In fact many parking enforcement programs fail or lose credibility because enforcement levels are unrealistic This will not be the case for this Project as enforcement resources will remain lean but simply become more efficient Parking fines are regulated under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw The majority of offences are set at $50 In addition to parking enforcement activities the Parking Attendant would provide a visible presence in the downtown core and act as an ambassador for the District The District would be looking to recruit a person with experience in customer service conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement The Parking Attendant would have the ability to accurately answer questions from visitors and locals alike in regards to Mission The Parking Attendant would be recruited as a Schedule B employee under the CUPE Collective Agreement Schedule B employees work thirty-six hours per week (9 hours per day) and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends which will provide a sustained and uniformed presence This would also enable parking enforcement to operate seven days per week on a rotation basis as needed The addition of a Parking Attendant will provide the District with the ability to address parking and its complexities across the District As noted above this will include such things as the ability to address parking on residential streets problems associated within neighbourhoods planning for sustainable parking management resolution of disputes and overall management of the parking function A review has been done in coordination with Corporate Administration and the Finance Department to assess the financial impact of the Project Staff believe that the project will be cost neutral Engineering staff have also been consulted and provided input on the contents of this report

10

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 5

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

11

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 5 of 5

COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

12

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

Item 5 (d) 13

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 2

November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

Item 5 (e) 15

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 4

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

16

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 4

conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

17

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 4

to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

18

1

Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Note This request was via telephone to Engineering staff no written request
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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 8: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

Development Services Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 5

File 09-4020-20

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services SUBJECT Parking Enforcement Pilot Project

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve

1 That staff be authorized to proceed with administration and enforcement of the Parking Enforcement Pilot Project effective June 1 through to October 1 2017

2 That staff report back to Council with statistics on the Projectrsquos achievements and challenges upon its conclusion and

3 That the parallel parking on the west side of Oyama Street between Israel Avenue and Kenney Avenue be retained

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In response to a delegation from the Oyama Street area at the December 6 2016 regular Council meeting staff were directed to report back with possible changes to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the Mission Sports Park (the park) The delegation expressed concerns that vehicles are parking illegally on Oyama Street during the evenings and weekends when sports activities are taking place at the adjacent Mission Sports Park Mission from a community planning perspective is experiencing significant growth and physical changes Missionrsquos scenic beauty combined with steadily increasing demand for access means that the Districtrsquos popularity comes at a price The District has heard from the community and the Downtown Business Association (DBA) that illegal parking must be considered a priority Common themes associated with parking complaints are limited availability of parking spaces pedestrian and driver safety issues concerns about emergency vehicle access and citizens parking longer than permitted in designated areas These issues are especially problematic downtown at sports parks and construction sites in laneways cul-de-sacs along the waterfront area and at the Leisure Centre

PURPOSE

The purpose of this report is to seek Councilrsquos approval to initiate a parking enforcement pilot project (project) that would focus on the areas of the Mission Sports Park and downtown The project would improve the delivery of the Districtrsquos parking enforcement services The general components of the project include but are not limited to the following

enforcement of on and off-street parking regulations

resolution of citizen complaints

arranging to tow vehicles that are parked unsafely or in violation of the Traffic Regulation Bylaw and

collection of evidence and giving testimony in relation to parking-related files

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BACKGROUND

On December 5 2016 a resident attended Council to discuss parking issues and safety concerns for Oyama Street next to Mission Sports Park The resident showed Council photographs of cars parked illegally on Oyama Street and noted that on evenings and weekends both sides of the street are full of parked cars while the parking lot for the sports field sits empty The resident also noted that cars will park facing the fields and idle their engines which backs directly onto her yard The resident requested that parking signs be removed and the boulevard be cleaned up to discourage people from parking on it On December 5 2016 Council resolved that staff provide a report with recommendations to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the park It was noted that vehicles are parking along the east side of Oyama Street which is marked with lsquono parkingrsquo signs Also although parking is permitted on the west side of Oyama Street the shoulder is fairly wide and drivers often park with either an lsquoanglersquo or lsquo90 degreersquo orientation disregarding the existing lsquoParallel Parking Onlyrsquo signs A concern regarding excessive speeds in the 30 kmh speed zone on Oyama Street was also noted The delegationrsquos request is for a lsquono parkingrsquo restriction be installed on the west side of Oyama Street that the boulevard on the west side of Oyama Street be landscaped or otherwise improved to discourage parking and that parking and speed enforcement is conducted It was noted by the delegation that the parked vehicles mostly belong to either participants or parents of children participating in sports activities at the playing fields fronting Oyama Street This street parking is frequently used rather than the parking lots within the park due to the close proximity to the playing fields and as a result of some spectators who want to watch the activities from their vehicle particularly during poor weather Additional concerns expressed by the delegation are that the parked vehicles are often kept running while spectators watch the games damage has been done to the fence by the parked vehicles and drivers are speeding on Oyama Street

Parking Requirements for the Mission Sports Park Approximately 176 paved parking spaces are currently available onsite at the park Although these parking spaces will satisfy the general parking demand when the sports fields are not at capacity large bookings or tournaments will generate a significantly higher parking requirement that cannot be accommodated with the onsite spaces currently available The overflow parking will need to be accommodated by using available street parking in the surrounding area The land area of the park is extremely valuable for its active sports facility use and it is not practical to use an additional amount of this land within the facility to supply increased parking In addition to using up valuable sports activity area paved parking spaces are very expensive to construct A compromise is to provide the basic parking needs onsite and then provide street parking as a practical and economical alternative for the overflow parking requirements during large events Street parking is typically available adjacent to most District parks and residents who live near a park usually expect to see this street parking being used by park visitors

Parking Concerns in Other Areas of the District Unfortunately the parking concerns on Oyama Street are not isolated and the District is trying to respond to increasing demands for parking enforcement Complaints against illegal parking appear to be increasing although staff are working to develop more effective tracking systems District staff also met with the DBA on February 1 2017 at their monthly meeting Staff received significant feedback from the DBA and agreed to consider their recommendations The DBA was clear that downtown parking enforcement and homelessness should be considered a first priority Similar concerns are being echoed across the community so there appears to be a high level of support for the idea that parking compliance needs to be well-managed by the District Staff believe that it would be beneficial to increase the visibility of parking enforcement in Mission particularly on weekends and evenings from June through to September

9

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 5

District bylaw officers have worked diligently to improve the service delivery model in order to provide our citizens with a sense of safety and security The Bylaw Enforcement Division strives to cost-effectively integrate District resources to work in coordination with local RCMP to support the needs of the community The Bylaw Enforcement Division is operated by municipal staff within Development Services and the unit currently employs three full-time bylaw officers one full-time bylaw clerk and one part-time bylaw clerk The duty of the division is to enforce all aspects of the Districtrsquos bylaws as well as business licensing property use violations and the new secondary suite program Staff received approximately 3000 complaints in 2016 of which there were about 500 bylaw officer investigated files Bylaw officers also issued approximately 200 tickets Given the volume of citizen complaints and the average length of investigations parking enforcement (timed parking violations parking contrary to posted signs etc) has not received priority Providing sustainable parking enforcement is an important part of supporting downtown businesses (ie the Downtown Mission Faccedilade Improvement Program) Parking enforcement also supports the overall strategic goals of the District for coordinated delivery of our services to our citizens for enhanced lifestyle opportunities and community health and for improved public safety

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The project is a short-term plan focused on providing some immediate relief to address parking violations during the busy summer season Long term Council may want to direct staff to examine the risks and benefits of a parking strategy that can be used to support investments in parking or other economic development initiatives Under the Project the District would hire a dedicated parking enforcement person (Parking Attendant) using a service orientated and more effective model The Parking Attendant would also provide additional eyes on the streets linked directly to our bylaw enforcement division and RCMP efforts thereby increasing visibility and compliance If Council approves the Project staff will report back at the conclusion of the Project to highlight the successes and challenges of enhanced enforcement As with any parking enforcement program there will be increased complaints associated with the ticketing system The goal of the Project will be to generate more compliance but not to be aggressive and focused on revenue generation In fact many parking enforcement programs fail or lose credibility because enforcement levels are unrealistic This will not be the case for this Project as enforcement resources will remain lean but simply become more efficient Parking fines are regulated under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw The majority of offences are set at $50 In addition to parking enforcement activities the Parking Attendant would provide a visible presence in the downtown core and act as an ambassador for the District The District would be looking to recruit a person with experience in customer service conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement The Parking Attendant would have the ability to accurately answer questions from visitors and locals alike in regards to Mission The Parking Attendant would be recruited as a Schedule B employee under the CUPE Collective Agreement Schedule B employees work thirty-six hours per week (9 hours per day) and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends which will provide a sustained and uniformed presence This would also enable parking enforcement to operate seven days per week on a rotation basis as needed The addition of a Parking Attendant will provide the District with the ability to address parking and its complexities across the District As noted above this will include such things as the ability to address parking on residential streets problems associated within neighbourhoods planning for sustainable parking management resolution of disputes and overall management of the parking function A review has been done in coordination with Corporate Administration and the Finance Department to assess the financial impact of the Project Staff believe that the project will be cost neutral Engineering staff have also been consulted and provided input on the contents of this report

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 5

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

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COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

12

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

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November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

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conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

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to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

Item 6 (g) 31

2

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 9: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 5

BACKGROUND

On December 5 2016 a resident attended Council to discuss parking issues and safety concerns for Oyama Street next to Mission Sports Park The resident showed Council photographs of cars parked illegally on Oyama Street and noted that on evenings and weekends both sides of the street are full of parked cars while the parking lot for the sports field sits empty The resident also noted that cars will park facing the fields and idle their engines which backs directly onto her yard The resident requested that parking signs be removed and the boulevard be cleaned up to discourage people from parking on it On December 5 2016 Council resolved that staff provide a report with recommendations to improve safety and compliance regarding illegal parking on Oyama Street adjacent to the park It was noted that vehicles are parking along the east side of Oyama Street which is marked with lsquono parkingrsquo signs Also although parking is permitted on the west side of Oyama Street the shoulder is fairly wide and drivers often park with either an lsquoanglersquo or lsquo90 degreersquo orientation disregarding the existing lsquoParallel Parking Onlyrsquo signs A concern regarding excessive speeds in the 30 kmh speed zone on Oyama Street was also noted The delegationrsquos request is for a lsquono parkingrsquo restriction be installed on the west side of Oyama Street that the boulevard on the west side of Oyama Street be landscaped or otherwise improved to discourage parking and that parking and speed enforcement is conducted It was noted by the delegation that the parked vehicles mostly belong to either participants or parents of children participating in sports activities at the playing fields fronting Oyama Street This street parking is frequently used rather than the parking lots within the park due to the close proximity to the playing fields and as a result of some spectators who want to watch the activities from their vehicle particularly during poor weather Additional concerns expressed by the delegation are that the parked vehicles are often kept running while spectators watch the games damage has been done to the fence by the parked vehicles and drivers are speeding on Oyama Street

Parking Requirements for the Mission Sports Park Approximately 176 paved parking spaces are currently available onsite at the park Although these parking spaces will satisfy the general parking demand when the sports fields are not at capacity large bookings or tournaments will generate a significantly higher parking requirement that cannot be accommodated with the onsite spaces currently available The overflow parking will need to be accommodated by using available street parking in the surrounding area The land area of the park is extremely valuable for its active sports facility use and it is not practical to use an additional amount of this land within the facility to supply increased parking In addition to using up valuable sports activity area paved parking spaces are very expensive to construct A compromise is to provide the basic parking needs onsite and then provide street parking as a practical and economical alternative for the overflow parking requirements during large events Street parking is typically available adjacent to most District parks and residents who live near a park usually expect to see this street parking being used by park visitors

Parking Concerns in Other Areas of the District Unfortunately the parking concerns on Oyama Street are not isolated and the District is trying to respond to increasing demands for parking enforcement Complaints against illegal parking appear to be increasing although staff are working to develop more effective tracking systems District staff also met with the DBA on February 1 2017 at their monthly meeting Staff received significant feedback from the DBA and agreed to consider their recommendations The DBA was clear that downtown parking enforcement and homelessness should be considered a first priority Similar concerns are being echoed across the community so there appears to be a high level of support for the idea that parking compliance needs to be well-managed by the District Staff believe that it would be beneficial to increase the visibility of parking enforcement in Mission particularly on weekends and evenings from June through to September

9

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 5

District bylaw officers have worked diligently to improve the service delivery model in order to provide our citizens with a sense of safety and security The Bylaw Enforcement Division strives to cost-effectively integrate District resources to work in coordination with local RCMP to support the needs of the community The Bylaw Enforcement Division is operated by municipal staff within Development Services and the unit currently employs three full-time bylaw officers one full-time bylaw clerk and one part-time bylaw clerk The duty of the division is to enforce all aspects of the Districtrsquos bylaws as well as business licensing property use violations and the new secondary suite program Staff received approximately 3000 complaints in 2016 of which there were about 500 bylaw officer investigated files Bylaw officers also issued approximately 200 tickets Given the volume of citizen complaints and the average length of investigations parking enforcement (timed parking violations parking contrary to posted signs etc) has not received priority Providing sustainable parking enforcement is an important part of supporting downtown businesses (ie the Downtown Mission Faccedilade Improvement Program) Parking enforcement also supports the overall strategic goals of the District for coordinated delivery of our services to our citizens for enhanced lifestyle opportunities and community health and for improved public safety

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The project is a short-term plan focused on providing some immediate relief to address parking violations during the busy summer season Long term Council may want to direct staff to examine the risks and benefits of a parking strategy that can be used to support investments in parking or other economic development initiatives Under the Project the District would hire a dedicated parking enforcement person (Parking Attendant) using a service orientated and more effective model The Parking Attendant would also provide additional eyes on the streets linked directly to our bylaw enforcement division and RCMP efforts thereby increasing visibility and compliance If Council approves the Project staff will report back at the conclusion of the Project to highlight the successes and challenges of enhanced enforcement As with any parking enforcement program there will be increased complaints associated with the ticketing system The goal of the Project will be to generate more compliance but not to be aggressive and focused on revenue generation In fact many parking enforcement programs fail or lose credibility because enforcement levels are unrealistic This will not be the case for this Project as enforcement resources will remain lean but simply become more efficient Parking fines are regulated under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw The majority of offences are set at $50 In addition to parking enforcement activities the Parking Attendant would provide a visible presence in the downtown core and act as an ambassador for the District The District would be looking to recruit a person with experience in customer service conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement The Parking Attendant would have the ability to accurately answer questions from visitors and locals alike in regards to Mission The Parking Attendant would be recruited as a Schedule B employee under the CUPE Collective Agreement Schedule B employees work thirty-six hours per week (9 hours per day) and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends which will provide a sustained and uniformed presence This would also enable parking enforcement to operate seven days per week on a rotation basis as needed The addition of a Parking Attendant will provide the District with the ability to address parking and its complexities across the District As noted above this will include such things as the ability to address parking on residential streets problems associated within neighbourhoods planning for sustainable parking management resolution of disputes and overall management of the parking function A review has been done in coordination with Corporate Administration and the Finance Department to assess the financial impact of the Project Staff believe that the project will be cost neutral Engineering staff have also been consulted and provided input on the contents of this report

10

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 5

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

11

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 5 of 5

COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

12

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

Item 5 (d) 13

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 2

November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

Item 5 (e) 15

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 4

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

16

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 4

conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

17

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 4

to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

18

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

The linked image cannot be displayed The file may have been moved renamed or deleted Verify that the link points to the correct file and location

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

The linked image cannot be displayed The file may have been moved renamed or deleted Verify that the link points to the correct file and location

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 10: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 5

District bylaw officers have worked diligently to improve the service delivery model in order to provide our citizens with a sense of safety and security The Bylaw Enforcement Division strives to cost-effectively integrate District resources to work in coordination with local RCMP to support the needs of the community The Bylaw Enforcement Division is operated by municipal staff within Development Services and the unit currently employs three full-time bylaw officers one full-time bylaw clerk and one part-time bylaw clerk The duty of the division is to enforce all aspects of the Districtrsquos bylaws as well as business licensing property use violations and the new secondary suite program Staff received approximately 3000 complaints in 2016 of which there were about 500 bylaw officer investigated files Bylaw officers also issued approximately 200 tickets Given the volume of citizen complaints and the average length of investigations parking enforcement (timed parking violations parking contrary to posted signs etc) has not received priority Providing sustainable parking enforcement is an important part of supporting downtown businesses (ie the Downtown Mission Faccedilade Improvement Program) Parking enforcement also supports the overall strategic goals of the District for coordinated delivery of our services to our citizens for enhanced lifestyle opportunities and community health and for improved public safety

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The project is a short-term plan focused on providing some immediate relief to address parking violations during the busy summer season Long term Council may want to direct staff to examine the risks and benefits of a parking strategy that can be used to support investments in parking or other economic development initiatives Under the Project the District would hire a dedicated parking enforcement person (Parking Attendant) using a service orientated and more effective model The Parking Attendant would also provide additional eyes on the streets linked directly to our bylaw enforcement division and RCMP efforts thereby increasing visibility and compliance If Council approves the Project staff will report back at the conclusion of the Project to highlight the successes and challenges of enhanced enforcement As with any parking enforcement program there will be increased complaints associated with the ticketing system The goal of the Project will be to generate more compliance but not to be aggressive and focused on revenue generation In fact many parking enforcement programs fail or lose credibility because enforcement levels are unrealistic This will not be the case for this Project as enforcement resources will remain lean but simply become more efficient Parking fines are regulated under the Traffic Regulation Bylaw The majority of offences are set at $50 In addition to parking enforcement activities the Parking Attendant would provide a visible presence in the downtown core and act as an ambassador for the District The District would be looking to recruit a person with experience in customer service conflict resolution and bylaw enforcement The Parking Attendant would have the ability to accurately answer questions from visitors and locals alike in regards to Mission The Parking Attendant would be recruited as a Schedule B employee under the CUPE Collective Agreement Schedule B employees work thirty-six hours per week (9 hours per day) and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends which will provide a sustained and uniformed presence This would also enable parking enforcement to operate seven days per week on a rotation basis as needed The addition of a Parking Attendant will provide the District with the ability to address parking and its complexities across the District As noted above this will include such things as the ability to address parking on residential streets problems associated within neighbourhoods planning for sustainable parking management resolution of disputes and overall management of the parking function A review has been done in coordination with Corporate Administration and the Finance Department to assess the financial impact of the Project Staff believe that the project will be cost neutral Engineering staff have also been consulted and provided input on the contents of this report

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 5

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 5 of 5

COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

Item 5 (d) 13

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 2

November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

Item 5 (e) 15

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 4

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 4

conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

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to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 11: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 5

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES

Objective 2 Improved Public Safety ndash Strategies that support improved public safety will ensure a safe environment for all citizens and provide enhanced tools for identifying and addressing the concerns of our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

It is anticipated that the project will be cost neutral as parking fine revenue is reasonably anticipated to offset the additional costs

Parking Attendant Position

New District Costs

Parking Enforcement Pilot Project by Month

Revenue

Wages $21243 June 2017 $8000

Uniform Cell Phone amp Miscellaneous Costs

$1500 July 2017 $9500

Bylaw Clerk Position (05 FTE to 10) FTE for four months

$11474 August 2017 $9500

September 2017 $8000

Total New Costs $34217 Total Revenue $35000

Staff estimate the project cost to be $34217 based on wages for the 16 week duration of a parking attendant (working 36 hours weekly) as well as for increasing the status for a bylaw clerk from part time to full time to provide increased administrative support The intent for the pilot project is to make use of the existing Bylaw Enforcement vehicles which is possible given that the Parking Attendant would be working for the most part during different hours than existing Bylaw Enforcement staff Any additional vehicle operating costs during the pilot program are anticipated to be covered within existing budgets If the pilot program proves to be a success an additional vehicle may be required if the parking enforcement program were to become permanent The projected revenue for the duration of the project is $35000 and is based on issuing 10-15 fines per day 4 days per week Revenue projections are likely on the conservative side however compliance levels do fluctuate and this is the first year of monitoring compliance directly If the fine revenue is not sufficient to offset the additional costs of the Parking Attendant the shortfall could be funded by other operating budget savings that may materialize otherwise funding from reserves may be required Staff will monitor the situation and advise Council if necessary The need for further improvements would be monitored over time with Councilrsquos input and any capital investments would be subject to consideration in future financial plans

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 5 of 5

COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 2

November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

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conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

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to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

Item 6 (g) 31

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 12: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 5 of 5

COMMUNICATION

If Council proceeds with approving staffrsquos recommendation the District will communicate to citizens that there will be increased enforcement of parking bylaws commencing May 31 2017 due to requests from residents and the DBA Information would be posted on the Districtrsquos website and advertised in the local newspaper Residents will be encouraged to review the Traffic Regulation Bylaw or to contact staff in order to familiarize themselves with parking requirements

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION

Based on the above discussion the Inspection Services Division recommends that Council authorize staff to initiate the project as documented in this report for the provision of parking enforcement services for a 4-month period commencing on June 1 2017 and ending on October 1 2017

SIGN-OFFS

Steve Simmonds Manager of Inspection Services

Reviewed by Mike Younie Deputy Chief Administrative Officer

Reviewed by Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Design and Planning

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

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November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

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conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

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to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

Item 6 (g) 31

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

Item 6 (h) 33

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 2

File 16-8630-05

DATE April 3 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management SUBJECT Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update

This report is to update Council on the status of Missionrsquos public grade crossings as it relates to Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations

PURPOSE This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations

BACKGROUND On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations require that before November 27 2016 railway companies and road authorities share information regarding existing public grade crossings They additionally require that before November 27 2021 all existing grade crossings must meet the Standards as set out in the Regulations On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on

bull Chester Street bull Dyke Road bull Nelson Street and bull London Avenue

The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Regulations rests with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) as indicated in Transport Canadarsquos Rail Crossing Inventory (accessed on September 22 2016) The remainder of this report will address only the London Avenue crossing Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the

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November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

16

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conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

17

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to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

Item 6 (e) 27

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

Item 6 (g) 31

2

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 14: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 2

November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety assessment and required survey work on November 1 2016 and provided the District with the final report on January 4 2017 The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relating to signage and road markings As the crossing is compliant with the Regulations the District has met the requirements for the November 27 2021 deadline A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for information sharing As the safety assessment has found that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards with only minor deficiency work required the Districtrsquos obligation for the November 27 2021 deadline has been met as well

Michele Fernie Engineering Technologist II ndash Asset Management

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

14

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

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conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

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to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

Item 6 (g) 31

2

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 15: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

Engineering amp Public Works

Staff Report to Council

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 1 of 4

File 11-5400-20 Stave Lake Street

DATE March 20 2017 TO Mayor and Council FROM Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design SUBJECT Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design

RECOMMENDATIONS Council consider and resolve 1 That staff acquire engineering consulting services at the estimated cost of $36000 (including

20 contingency) plus GST to explore available options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

2 That $36000 of the existing 2018 budget to upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue be advanced to 2017 to allow the conceptual design to begin immediately to better coordinate with the ongoing development applications at Parr and Prentis Avenues

3 That staff report back to the Council with the preferred option(s) to upgrade Stave Lake Street and

4 That the Districtrsquos Financial Plan be amended accordingly

PURPOSE This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates

BACKGROUND The Districtrsquos 2016 Transportation Master Plan has identified Stave Lake Street as one of the three north-south arterial roads in the District Wren Street and Cedar Street are the other two important connections that connect the Lougheed Highway to the northern areas of the District The existing road configuration along Stave Lake Street neither meets the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)rsquos guidelines for safe secure and efficient travel nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards The vertical and horizontal curves at different segments of the road as well as the roadrsquos grade have raised safety concerns by local residents in the past As a result exploring the available options to upgrade the street to todayrsquos TAC and Bylaw standards is necessary The finalized upgrade option would allow the ongoing development applications along Stave Lake Street to coordinate their development plans with the future road alignments in that area

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 4

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 4

conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 4

to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

P please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

Item 6 (g) 31

2

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 16: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 2 of 4

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The following Table summarizes the Districtrsquos Roads DCC program to upgrade Stave Lake Street The proposed DCC budget in 2012 was based on upgrading the Stave Lake Street corridor to a 14 metre urban arterial road standard These budgets were based on project cost estimates prepared in 2007 and may not be sufficient for the type of upgrades the Stave Lake Street may need

Project Name Project Budget Approximate Length Capital Plan Implementation Time

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from 11th Avenue to Best Avenue $2937000 933 m 2018

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Best Avenue to Cherry Avenue $1317000 390 m 2027

Upgrade Stave Lake Street from Cherry Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road $1234000 416 m 2030

based on the 2012 DCC Bylaw Background Report

The Districtrsquos ldquoRoads ndash All Areas DCCrdquo Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 This is not nearly enough to start the road construction at Stave Lake Street There is at least one other high priority DCC road upgrade project the Cedar Street and 7th Avenue intersection that competes with the Stave Lake Street upgrade for the same funding

The Districtrsquos Development Services Department is currently reviewing a number of development proposals that may have bearing on the priority and degree of upgrading needed for Stave Lake Street These proposals are at Stave Lake Street and Dewdney Trunk Road and ParrPrentis Avenues where the latter could potentially see an additional 550 dwelling units using this corridor Developers have recently requested staff to consider Stave Lake Street at Best Avenue as an access point to the developable lands to the east Specifically completion of these two developments plus other development in the north-east side of the District (eg development application at 8738 and 34058 Stave Lake Street and other new developments at Ferndale North Hatzic area) would add to the traffic demands of Stave Lake Street Stave Lake Street is an arterial road and one of the few north-south truck route connections in the District For all of these reasons upgrades to this corridor need to be studied carefully to accommodate current and future traffic demands in the area As a result staff believe that a conceptual design to assess options and road alignments to upgrade Stave Lake Street is a priority at this time A traffic study will also be conducted as a part of the conceptual design which should provide an indication as to when the timing of the eventual upgrades are required Staff recommend that a request for proposals (RFP) be issued to secure a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design work for Stave Lake Street between 11th Avenue to the north side of Dewdney Trunk Road The conceptual design would be presented to Council for consideration and will include road alignment road width and cross-section options The options presented would seek to identify and minimize environmental impacts identify additional road rights-of-way requirements and solicit input from stakeholders The terms of reference for the RFP options require the preparation of a Class D cost estimate for each of the options proposed Given the existing restrictive geometry of the road as well as current development application activity on the lands to the east side of Stave Lake Street the consultant will be required to consider additional alignment and design options that would improve road safety with an Arterial Road design and accommodate efficient traffic connections for the future land development As part of the terms of reference the consultant will at the minimum provide the following three

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 4

conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

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STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 4

to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 17: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 3 of 4

conceptual design options 1 Widening of the current Stave Lake Street alignment to an arterial road standard with a

traffic signal at the Best Avenue intersection 2 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a traffic

signal at the Best Avenue intersection and 3 Realigning Stave Lake Street to the east designed to an arterial road standard with a

roundabout installed at the Best Avenue intersection The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to detailed design Preparing the detailed design will address the uncertainties related to the ongoing development pressure in the area especially at Parr Avenue and Prentis Avenue and lands beyond The construction timing of the project would depend on the availability of funding and the traffic count projections in this area that will be provided as a part of the conceptual design phase of the project

COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES The conceptual design to upgrade the Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards will allow the District to establish a plan that improves road safety and addresses the traffic volume increase in this north-south corridor at the District This is consistent with Council goals that support ldquoOptimized Planning and Management of Assets and Infrastructurerdquo to maintain and continuously enhance the quality of services and life across our community

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of approximately $580000 Proceeding with the conceptual design as recommended in this report requires advancing $36000 of the existing budget for this project from 2018 to 2017

I have reviewed the financial implications Kris Boland Director of Finance

COMMUNICATION No communication action is required

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION The existing road configuration of Stave Lake Street is deemed sub-standard in that it neither meets the TACrsquos guidelines nor the Districtrsquos current Subdivision Control Bylaw standards

Staff anticipate that ongoing development along Stave Lake Street and in the north-east side of the District would soon add pressure to traffic on Stave Lake Street As a result staff believe it is a priority to complete a conceptual design to upgrade Stave Lake Street to arterial road standards which will establish a plan that improves road safety guides future development and addresses the traffic volume increase in this critical north-south corridor To successfully plan for the upgrade and reconstruction of Stave Lake Street staff recommend that an RFP be issued to engage a civil engineering consultant to carry out the conceptual design works

17

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 4

to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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Sandra Johannson

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and maycontain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information andProtection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

Item 6 (g) 31

2

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

Item 6 (h) 33

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 18: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

STAFF REPORT TO COUNCIL Page 4 of 4

to explore viable options to upgrade the Stave Lake Street corridor from 11th Avenue to Dewdney Trunk Road including Dewdney Trunk intersection alignment at the estimated cost of $36000 (including 20 contingency) plus GST The conceptual design options will be presented to Council for consideration and direction prior to proceeding to the detailed design

SIGN-OFFS

Hirod Gill Manager of Engineering Planning and Design

Reviewed by Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Comment from Chief Administrative Officer Reviewed

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From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

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File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 421 PM

To

Cc Steve Simmonds

Subject Parking Issues

Follow Up Flag Follow up

Flag Status Flagged

Vanessa

I wanted to follow up on your concern about parking in your area I passed this on to Bylaw staff to

monitor As a result all homes in your area will be delivered a letter starting tomorrow The letter will

inform everyone about where parking is permitted Following distribution of the letter Bylaw staff will

be stepping up enforcement

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me or Steve Manager of Inspection

Services who I have copied on this email

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

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From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

The linked image cannot be displayed The file may have been moved renamed or deleted Verify that the link points to the correct file and location

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 20: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

From Kirsten MacDonaldTo Tracy KyleCc Sandra JohannsonSubject Request for sign in back alley - Appleby CourtDate December 29 2016 41616 PMAttachments image001png

Hi Tracy Vanessa Baron ( ) called to request that a No Parking signbe installed in the back lane behind Appleby Court She reports that the area is congested withvehicles parking making it difficult for her tenants to access the property and for herself to back hertruck up into the driveway Can you please help

Kirsten MacDonaldEngineering Department

District of Mission8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951Email kmacdonaldmissioncaWebsite wwwmissionca

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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

E N G I N E E R I N G A N D P U B L I C W O R K S

File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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P O B o x 2 0 8 6 4 5 S t a v e L a k e S t r e e t M i s s i o n B C V 2 V 4 L 9 Phone (604) 820-3736 Fax (604) 826-7951 amp (604) 820-3715 Web Site wwwmissionca E-mail engineeringmissionca

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File 01-0220-20-05 Traffic

January 27 2017

Cynthia Vlake 33668 Blueberry Drive Mission BC V2V 6Z7

Dear Cynthia Re Crosswalks at West Coast Express Station Thank you for your letter of January 17 2017 whereby you expressed your concerns regarding driver compliance and pedestrian safety along Railway Avenue near the West Coast Express Station I appreciate your concern for safety at this location To address your concern regarding vehicular speeding and motorists not stopping at crosswalks I see that you copied your letter to the RCMP for their information and enforcement The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission and they welcome individual information from residents with these concerns and provide enforcement as their resources permit Regarding your suggestion for illuminated signage at the crosswalk locations staff will forward your letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure at an upcoming meeting of the Mission Traffic and Transit Committee as the road falls under provincial jurisdiction the road is not municipal Thank you once again for your letter if you have any questions please contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739 Yours truly

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works cc Ron Poole CAO Mayor and Council

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

The linked image cannot be displayed The file may have been moved renamed or deleted Verify that the link points to the correct file and location

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 907 AM

To Alyn Beerda

Cc Hirod Gill

Subject FW Caribou Street Concerns

Constable Beerda

We sent this email out to a resident in response to her concerns regarding speed on Caribou Street She

mentioned that motor vehicles travel at high speeds coming off Best Avenue onto Caribou to 14th Avenue

and that there are many children that reside in the neighbourhood and that there have been several pet

fatalities

Thank you

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 6 2017 901 AM

To Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Caribou Street Concerns

Dear Susan

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff regarding Caribou Street please see response

below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Caribou

Street and your request for traffic control on this street I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in

this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Caribou Street I have relayed your concerns to

the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are

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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the

most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You

can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at

604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In

order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be

provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if

possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Missionrsquos Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy

approved by Council is for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are

ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use

speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Caribou Street will be placed on the

traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
Page 27: Mission Traffic and Transit Committee 1. CALL TO ORDER 2 ... · 4/6/2017  · provided for the Committee’s information. The staff’s recommendations within this report were approved

From Sandra Johannson Sent February 24 2017 339 PM To Cc Tracy Kyle Subject Grand Street Concerns

Dear Kimberly Martin

In response to your recent conversation with Engineering staff please find a response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission requesting the installation of pedestrian-activated signals for the existing crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue and regarding excessive traffic speed on Grand Street I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Grand Street I have copied your correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate of the offending vehicle if possible Regarding the installation of pedestrian activated signals for the existing Grand Street crosswalks at 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue the District of Mission follows the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for crosswalk treatments The Engineering Department uses the TAC criteria to assess the type of crosswalk installation required including the pedestrian volume traffic volume traffic speed number of lanes and the crossing distance For the current traffic conditions on Grand Street the TAC crosswalk treatment recommendations include the installation of a marked crosswalk and side-mounted pedestrian crossing signs only The two crosswalk locations on Grand Street currently meet the level of crossing protection as recommended by TAC however staff will carry out a further review of these two crosswalk locations to determine if further changes are required

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue

Hi Tracy Kimberly Martin called to request that crosswalk lights be installed at the crosswalks on Grand Street at 2nd Avenue and Grand Street at 4th Avenue It sounds like this is a well-used walking route for school kids and that motor vehicles travel at high speeds along this stretch of roadway Kimberly feels it is very unsafe for pedestrians to cross the street and is requesting that we install crosswalk lights to help slow motor vehicles Kimberlyrsquos email is She also mentioned that she may initiate a petition if that helps action her request Can you please correspond with Kimberly and let her know how we can move forward

Kirsten MacDonald Engineering Department

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3736 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email kmacdonaldmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

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Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW railway ave s street parking

From Tracy Kyle

Sent February 21 2017 853 AM

To Subject FW railway ave s street parking

Jay

I spoke to Public Works and Bylaw enforcement and they have let me know that the signage was

put up to ensure there is parking for the restaurant The commuters parking there make it difficult for

patrons to find parking in the area The restaurant was closed for some time but now that it is open

signage that had been there previously was re-instated

The District does not own the WCE parking lot nor do we get any revenue from the parking so there

was no financial reason for the restricted parking The signage was installed to resolve a parking issue

as we would in any other area of the District where there is a problem

Regards

Tracy Kyle PEng Director of Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3739

Email tkylemissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Jay Awram [ ] Sent February 19 2017 519 PM

To Brandi Cowell

Subject railway ave s street parking

I would like some information on changes to parking on Railway Ave S Timberlake St

Specifically across from the Mission Station Grill alongside the fencing on the railway

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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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Can you provide details as to when the signage of restricting parking 5am-8am was implemented

When was this decision made

Why was this decision made

Who made this decision or on whos direction this was decided

I must say that it seems to be purely a decision to force more people to park and pay for the impark parking

lot I can think of very few sound reasoning other than for this financial reason

Thanks

--

Jay Awram

BB

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

organization to whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged

confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

From Sandra Johannson

Sent February 23 2017 1107 AM To Dan Elliot

Cc Tracy Kyle Subject RE Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Dan

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic and a

request for speed humps on Hollister Place I appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Hollister Place I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission

This enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

On low volume cul-de-sacs such as Hollister Place reckless drivers are often limited in number and are

usually associated with particular properties on the street As noted above residents providing

information for the police has proven to be beneficial for neighbourhoods such as this as the police

can then deal individually with the offending drivers

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy (approved by Council) for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes Due to the lower

traffic volume on Hollister Place the criteria needed in the Policy for a District-funded traffic calming

installation would not be met and it is also unlikely that the criteria would be satisfied for resident

funded installations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or

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Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction

distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

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Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Dan Elliot Sent February 21 2017 140 PM

To Engineering Subject Speed Bumps Needed Hollister Place

Good Afternoon

Due to issues with speed in our cul-se-sac we would like to enquire about having speed bumps installed The incidents have been reported to the RCMP but continue regardless

Thus far I have spoken to three of our neighbours who support this initiative and will solicit further interest over the coming days

Please advise on next steps

Thank you

Dan Elliot

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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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Sandra Johannson

Subject FW Street NameParking Issue

From Tracy Kyle

Dear Ian

Thank you for your follow-up email regarding the parking conditions in Lightbody Lane

Im sorry for any confusion regarding the reference to access points to your property The Traffic

Regulations Bylaw refers to a lane frontage as a secondary access in addition to the road frontage

(Cedar Street) that your home is located and addressed on The term secondary access in the Bylaw

does not refer to the side of the property that the occupants mostly enter and exit the home from

Regarding your question on boulevard parking this is addressed in the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-

1987 Section 802 (a) which states A person shall not stop park or stand any part of a vehicle on a

sidewalk or boulevard The boulevard is the portion of the road allowance that is between the edge of

pavement (or curb) and the property line For your lane frontage the property line is located

approximately 06m behind the back of curb so as long as your vehicle is located on the private

property side of the property line parking is permitted The location of the vehicle in your photo

shown parked in front of your garage door parallel to the lane is acceptable as long as it is positioned

inside the property line Hopefully this will help address your parking concerns

Also the repair and replacement of the section of a driveway that crosses the boulevard to connect to

the road or lane is the responsibility of the property owner This requirement is listed in the Good

Neighbour Bylaw 5524-2016 Section 151 which states Every Owner or Occupier shall maintain

driveways walkways steps and parking spaces on and landscaped boulevards located within the road

right of way adjacent to the Land of the Owner or Occupier in a clean fit and safe condition free from

the accumulation of Refuse or Noxious offensive or unwholesome objects or materials so as to ensure

safe passage under normal use and weather conditions

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any further questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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From Ian Strain

Sent March 2 2017 334 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Cc Bylaw Enforcement Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Ms Kyle

Thank you for your reply

I must strongly disagree with the assessment of primary access to my property being Cedar Street I cant stop

or park there Its not usable in any normal day to day sense The primary access to my property is at the back

off Lightbody Lane When these houses were first built this was not the case as the improvements to Cedar

Street occurred after these homes were built The road improvement cut off the front of the property as a

primary access

I can appreciate the wording and need for definitive measurements such as 10 meteres in cases of naming

roadways lanes As you mentioned your staff will be reviewing parking along Dunbar Way I would like to

reiterate that I have several dash cam videos that very clearly demonstrate the dangerous situation occurring

there daily Not only on Dunbar Way but on Lightbody Court as well where people are permitted to park on

both sides of the road creating the narrowest of single lane traffic

I would appreciate if you could clarify your statement regarding parking between the curb and my property

line You are referring to the manner my vehicle is parked on the pad in front of my garage The example in my

photo is or is not allowable If not I really need to understand the reasoning for such a Bylaw and is it in fact a

Bylaw

I also asked a question about the repair or replacement of that piece of concrete in front of my garage that was not answered I apologize if it seemed rhetorical but Id like to know who will be responsible for maintenance when it needs to be repaired or replaced

Its important that the staff there understand the tension being created among my neighbours due to this issue

In a perfect world we should all be able to co-exist in the District but were too busy jockeying and at times

actually arguing over the limited parking available One neighbour on more than one occasion has come out of

his home and told us we cannot park in front of his home Of course I know this is not the case and well park

where we can to avoid a ticket but Im sure youd agree that confrontations of this nature are detrimental and not

in the best interest of anyone living in the area

It would offer considerable relief to the situation if your staff could find some way to grant us the extra parking

along one side of Lightbody Lane If the exception is being made for Dunbar Way and its current width

regardless of future plans for the roadway surely we can compromise on a solution for Lightbody Lane At the

very least the people who have pads in front of their garages of which there are several could be allowed to

park off the roadway without fear of being ticketed

Thank you in advance for your consideration

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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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Regards

Ian Strain

From Sandra Johannson Sent March 2 2017 250 PM

To Ian Strain

Cc Tracy Kyle Bylaw Enforcement Subject RE Street NameParking Issue

Dear Ian

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for your email regarding the lane along the west frontage of your property and the parking

prohibition on this lane I appreciate your concern for the on-street parking conditions in this area

Addressing your question about lanes a Lane is defined in the District of Mission Traffic Regulation

Bylaw 1698-1987 as a highway having less than 10 metres of width and providing a secondary access

to the abutting properties In addition the Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987 section 802 (l)

prohibits parking in Lanes

The lane at the rear of your property meets the Bylaw definition for a Lane as the road allowance

width is less than 10 metres wide and it provides a secondary access to your property in addition to

the primary frontage on Cedar Street Also although some lanes in the District have been given

names your suggestion of simply replacing the word Lane with a different extension such as Street

would not change the Bylaw definition and associated restrictions for the lane adjacent to your

property

As you noted Dunbar Way is not designated as a Lane even though the current road allowance width

is less than 10 metres wide The reason for this is that Dunbar Way is only partially built at this time

with future property dedication and road widening to occur when the property to the east

redevelops In addition Dunbar Way is the primary and only access to some properties Although

Dunbar Way is a standard road which allows street parking staff will review the parking conditions

here to determine if changes are required

In addition vehicles are not permitted to park behind the curb if they are located on the Districts

boulevard between the curb and the property line However if parked vehicles are able to be located

fully inside the property line this is permitted

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Regards

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Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Ian Strain

Sent February 27 2017 234 PM

To Engineering Subject Street NameParking Issue

Greetings

I have been directed to your department by the Bylaws Department as the correct people to speak to about my

concerns

I am writing today regarding planning More specifically street naming which has led to the creation of parking

issues in my neighborhood

I own my home and live at 8545 Cedar Street As you will be aware the front of my home does not have

parking along the street

The daily struggle for parking behind my home is a battle for the ages There are so many residences in a

confined area Some of these homes have suites authorized or unauthorized all contributing vehicles to the area

that need to have space for parking Bylaws has become involved in as well and I have had several intelligent

discussions with a few officers regarding the issue in our area They have directed me to talk to your

department and now that weve received a letter in the mail I decided it was finally time to address the issue

with you

On Friday February 24 I received a letter in the mail stating that there have been complaints in the area

regarding people parking on the street that runs directly behind my home The street is actually called

Lightbody Lane I called in and was assured that the letter was not directed at any home in particular but was

merely a blanket mailing to everyone in the immediate area around Lightbody Lane The letter brought

attention to the following Bylaw

Traffic Regulation Bylaw 1698-1987

802 Prohibitions - General

A person shall not stop stand or park any part of a vehicle

(1) in any lane except an attended commercial vehicle actually loading or unloading and provided the

vehicle is so placed as to leave three (3) m of clear roadway for passage

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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

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prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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I understand the need for a Bylaw of this nature as most most lanes are appropriately named and only offer a

single car width of access However Lightbody Lane behind my home is not one of those lanes In fact you

can easily fit two cars driving in opposite directions if there is no one parked on the side Single lane traffic in

residential areas in Mission is simply a realty we have all come to accept not just in my area but its

everywhere including adjecent roadways in our immediate neighbourhood

It falls on the municipalitys planning in my opinion which is why I bring this to your attention today When

you put so many people into a small area then add in rental suites parking quickly becomes an issue

I have been using your webmap at httpmapmissioncaMission and the online measuring tool today to find

exactly how much room we are dealing with here in my particular area

When you come off Egglestone onto Dunbar Way you enter a roadway that is 9769m wide See included

screenshot

As it is not a lane cars are permitted to park here I would submit and can attest that parking on Dunbar Way

is far more dangerous to residents than on any part of Lightbody Lane The accessible properties on Dunbar

Way are on the West side of the street so cars park here facing South

This causes an extreme hazard to pedestrians and vehicles because in order to continue through onto Lightbody

Court you travel South on Dunbar Way but are forced to move over into the oncoming traffic side of the road

to get around the parked cars before arriving at the Stop sign

First of all people who do this often dont bother to get all the way back over to the curb and turn left onto

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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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Lightbody Court - dangerously cutting the corner Sometimes its also due to a vehicle facing South parked

right at the Stop sign The corner is blind for people trying to go north onto Dunbar off Lightbody because of

the large fence that is there and they also have the right of way to turn the corner they rarely slow down before

taking the corner

I have personally encountered many narrow misses there both on foot and in my vehicles all due to having to be

in the oncoming traffic side of the street because cars are parked there

Lightbody Lane by the measurements on your online map is 9345m wide As you can see in my included

screenshot this measurement is taken on the part of Lightbody Lane that is actually a partial through way to the

townhouse entrance There is ample room there for a single row of parallel parked cars while still allowing

traffic through The difference between parking along the side of Lightbody lane in this section and parking

along Dunbar Way amounts to less than half a metre The visibility in this area is much better as well causing a

much safer parking environment than what is permitted along Dunbar Way

You can see in the screenshots where my home is located by the blue highlighted property The rear of my

home is on the small 24141m piece of Lightbody Lane that is a dead end

The majority of these homes along Cedar Street mine included have a parking pad in the back of their property

directly in front of their garage At least it should be a parking pad Very few of the homes have an actual

driveway but are able to park completely off the roadway by putting their vehicles on these pads

I submit a photo of my own vehicle parked on my pad completely off the roadway impeding nothing but

access to my own garage

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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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We have been informed by the Bylaws officers that this is not allowed Why I asked Isnt this part of my

property I was informed it is not I ask this question then In 10 or 15 years when that piece of concrete

becomes in a state of disrepair and needs to be replaced who will incur the cost If I do not own it will the

District pay to replace or repair it I wouldnt think so nor would I expect it

So why can I not park there Simply because its called Lightbody Lane If it were named literally anything else

but Lane we could all park our vehicles each night without fear of being ticketed

I have been informed that each home in Mission is allotted two parking spots in order to be built The reality is

this is not the case I would challenge anyone to park two average sized vehicles comfortably inside my garage

even if it were empty

The parking problem not just in my area but that is plaguing the entire District was created by the municipality

but Ill be glad to help you solve it at least at my home

Obviously changing the Bylaw wont work because there are properly named lanes in the District that

emergency vehicles would need access to Interestingly emergency vehicles did come to the house North of me

on Cedar Street one night after we purchased our home in 2015 That home is at the very end of our little dead

end part of Lightbody Lane The first responders did not even attempt to come around the back of the house

They parked the fire truck and ambulance in front on Cedar Street and went in the front door

I would like to propose that the District simply rename Lightbody Lane to Lightbody Way Or how about

Lightbody Place Lightbody Street The negligible difference in the width between Dunbar Way and

Lightbody Lane is so insignificant Take into account the safety issues that are actually created on Dunbar Way

where people can legally park and it really does seem punitive to consider ticketing people parked off the

roadway along Lightbody Lane

There are no street signs saying Lightbody Lane Correct me if Im wrong but from what I can see on the

official District maps this small piece of roadway behind my home is the only Lightbody Lane in existence

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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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Surely changing the name to something more accommodating to your tax paying residents should be a fairly

straight forward undertaking If there is something I would need to fill out or a meeting I would have to attend

to make my case in order to start the wheels in motion I and many of my neighbours would gladly participate

I will be happy to provide you footage from my dash cam showing the hazardous situation created daily at the

corner of Dunbar Way and Lightbody Court as well as photographs showing the average parking situation in

the area in the evenings after people have come home from the regular workday Youll see that our

neighbourhood desperately needs the District to grant access to this extra parking

I thank you in advance for your consideration and look forward to your reply

Regards

Ian Strain

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Note This request was via telephone to Engineering staff no written request
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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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1

Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 15 2017 1223 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject Crosswalk Request - Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue

Hi Elisa

I appreciate you getting back to me to provide your email address Regarding your recent request for a

crosswalk at Hurd Street and Holiday Avenue please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for contacting the District of Mission and requesting the installation of a crosswalk on Hurd

Street at Holiday Avenue I appreciate your concern for pedestrian safety in this area Staff will carry

out pedestrian and traffic counts at this intersection and conduct a crosswalk warrant analysis to

determine the crossing requirements at this location

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to

contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Best regards

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to whom it is addressed and may

contain information that is privileged confidential and prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and

Protection of Privacy Act and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

49

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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1

Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 236 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speed control hatzic elementary area

Dear Kevin

In response to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding increased traffic volume

excessive speeds and your request for traffic calming installations on McEwen Avenue and on the

Draper Street playground zone adjacent to Hatzic Elementary School I appreciate your concern for

traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on McEwen Avenue I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council for the planning and implementation of traffic calming measures

Locations are ranked and prioritized based upon factors such as the presence of schools parks

adjacent land use speed volume road classification and emergency access routes McEwen Avenue

and Draper Street will be placed on the traffic calming list for ranking and prioritizing

Also McTaggart Street through the new residential area is now nearing completion and will provide

residents with two access route options using either McEwen Avenue or Henry Avenue

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

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District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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1

Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

Item 6 (k) 44

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2

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

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prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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3

there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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2

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Engineering

Sent March 8 2017 946 AM

To Tracy Kyle

Subject FW Speed control hatzic elementary area

From Kevin Johnson

Sent March 7 2017 745 PM

To Engineering

Subject Speed control hatzic elementary area

I am sending this email to convey my concerns and the need to address the increased traffic and excessive

speeders through the playground zone area and residential neighborhood near hatzic elementary Specifically

mcewen ave

Over the past year traffic has noticeably increased on McEwen Avenue A significant building development is

currently under way on McEwen Avenue As a result an access road previously used to access homes on

the East end of McEwen is no longer open forcing all traffic to use a single access road Also due to the

building development many commercial vehicles are driving through the playground zone and residential area

Traffic both commercial and residential continually speeds along this straight and narrowing road in both

directions There are many families in this area with small children and on many occasions I have personally

seen parents running out to the road to tell both commercial and residential drivers to slow down I have

personally called 3 trucking companies to advise of drivers operating trucks at unsafe speeds

When the homes in the noted development become available a further increase in traffic is to be expected

Mission city approved the closure of an access road and the development of further residential housing within

the same area I suggest the city may be negligent in its obligation to residents if road closures and housing

developments are approved without addressing the obvious consequence of increased traffic

I request the area around hatzic elementary playground zone and the entire length of McEwen ave be assessed

for speed control devices

Thanks

Kevin

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Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

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2

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

45

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prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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1

Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

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sjohannson
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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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1

Sandra Johannson

From christina keranen

Sent March 28 2017 1148 PM

To Sandra Johannson

Subject Re Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Tracy

I would have to disagree I forwarded pictures that showed the consequences of speeding through residential

streets I witnessed a t-bone accident right outside my house but did not take photos since they were so close

and that would have invaded their privacy It is a matter of safety people whipping down streets pop up so

suddenly even experienced drivers would have little time to avoid them The hill has a blind spot and drivers

also speed up since there are no stop signs I am not an expert on traffic control this is just my perspective I

have from living in this area and watching drivers from my window I am also worried about my boys walking

around out there I really dont care if drivers are frustrated that it takes a couple seconds more on their shortcut

If I were living along Lougheed Highway or the number seven Highway I could understand how my request

would be unreasonable but this area is a dense residential neighborhood Insurance is expensive I think most

people still respect a stop sign or mabe a light How else will the city manage all the traffic going up the hill as

they develop land up there Thank you for your quick response on this matter

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From Sandra Johannson ltSJohannsonmissioncagt

Date 2017-03-28 319 PM (GMT-0800)

To

Cc Tracy Kyle lttkylemissioncagt

Subject RE Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street

Dear Christina

In response to your recent inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of Engineering amp

Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding speeding traffic on Dunsmuir

Street between 7th Avenue and 11th Avenue and the request for 3-way stop sign control for one or

more of the Tee intersections on this section of Dunsmuir Street I appreciate your concern for traffic

safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Dunsmuir Street I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

Item 6 (k) 44

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2

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

45

3

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

46

sjohannson
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1

Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

48

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sjohannson
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3

there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

49

sjohannson
Rectangle
  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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2

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

In addition the District has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Policy approved by Council for the

planning and implementation of traffic calming measures Locations are ranked and prioritized based

upon factors such as the presence of schools parks adjacent land use speed volume road

classification and emergency access routes Dunsmuir Street will be placed on the traffic calming list

for ranking and prioritizing

Regarding the requested 3-way stop sign installations for one or more of the Tee intersections on this

section of Dunsmuir Street to control speeds the District of Mission follows the Transportation

Association of Canada (TAC) recommendations for the installation of all-way stop controlled

intersections The Engineering Department uses TAC criteria when assessing an intersection for

potential all-way stop control including traffic volume side street delay collision history and visibility

All-way stop control can also be used as an interim measure before a traffic signal is installed under

certain conditions

The TAC document clearly states that stop signs are not intended to be used as speed control devices

and that their use is to be limited to the control of right-of-way conflicts Problems caused by the

installation of unwarranted all-way stop signs are considered a result of driver frustration and driver

familiarity If an unwarranted all-way stop is installed drivers on the main street are quick to learn that

there is little if any side street traffic and over time will begin to roll through the stop sign and

sometimes ignore it all together This has the potential to result in serious collisions with other

vehicles or pedestrians In addition drivers frustrated by making what they consider an unnecessary

stop results in many drivers accelerating heavily or speeding between intersections in an effort to

make up for lost time The result is that a speeding concern can often be made worse by the

installation of unwarranted stop signs An initial review of the Dunsmuir Street intersections between

7th Avenue and 11th Avenue indicates that the standard TAC criteria noted above is not achieved

and would not satisfy the TAC warrants for the installation of 3-way stop control at these locations

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and if you have any questions please feel free to contact

me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9 Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951 Email sjohannsonmissionca Website wwwmissionca

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

45

3

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

46

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1

Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

48

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

49

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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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3

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From christina keranen Sent March 13 2017 1056 AM

To Public Works Admin Subject Extra stop sign on Dunsmuir Street Hi I am sending this email to address a problem I have noticed since moving to a house located

on Dunsmuir Street between 7th and 11th Avenues This stretch of Dunsmuir St has no stop

signs between these avenues People are using it as a through way and getting into accidents due

to speeding Just last Friday a man putting in my windows narrowly missed getting hit by a car

that must have been going at least 80 down the road Last night I noticed an accident right on the

hill Last month a car full of teens got t-boned as they turned off Dunsmuir onto 7th sending

their car into a light pole My neighbors fence and garden patch got run over when someone

went of the road it certainly takes alot of speed to get that far in There are no sidewalks and I

am very worried about my kids walking up to school on 11th Stop signs slow down traffic and

are quite inexpensive compared to lights This matter was supposed to be brought up at the last

council meeting but the Mayor only discussed bike lanes

I am positive that every neighbor on this stretch of Dunsmuir between 7th and 11th would sign a

petition for a stop sign as many are long-time residents and say it has gotten worse over time I

am hoping that it wont come to that I think this is a reasonable request that may save lives as

well as resources called when an accident occurs I look forward to hearing to a response on this

matter

Thank you Christina Keranen Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone

46

sjohannson
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1

Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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2

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

48

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sjohannson
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3

there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

49

sjohannson
Rectangle
  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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1

Sandra Johannson

From Sandra Johannson

Sent March 30 2017 217 PM

To

Cc Tracy Kyle

Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Dear Linda

In regards to your recent email inquiry please see the response below from Tracy Kyle Director of

Engineering amp Public Works

Thank you for taking the time to contact the District of Mission regarding excessive speeds and a

request for traffic calming on Shook Road between the bridge and the curve west of Moore Street I

appreciate your concern for traffic safety in this area

To address your concern regarding excessive speeds on Shook Road I have copied your

correspondence to the Mission RCMP for their information and enforcement as their resources

permit The RCMP are responsible for all regulatory enforcement in the District of Mission This

enforcement is often the most logical flexible and immediate tool to address aggressive driver

behavior in our community You can also contact the RCMP directly yourself to report speeding or

other reckless driving concerns at 604-826-7161 The RCMP welcomes individual information from

residents with these concerns In order for the RCMP to utilize their staff in the most effective manner

specific information should be provided such as the time of day vehicle makemodel and license plate

of the offending vehicle if possible

As you are aware staff have made repairs to the damaged signs and barriers on Shook Road Staff will

also review the road conditions and traffic control device installations along this section of Shook Road

to determine any required improvements

Regarding your traffic calming inquiry the District of Mission has a Neighbourhood Traffic Calming

Policy approved by Council Shook Road is classified as a Local road in a Rural area of the District The

Traffic Calming Policy consistent with standard practice does not permit Urban type traffic calming

installations on Rural roads however installations such as road markings and traffic signs are

permitted in Rural areas

Thank you again for expressing your concerns and also for your kinds words regarding our crews If

you have any questions please feel free to contact me at tkylemissionca or 604-820-3739

Yours truly

Sandra Johannson

Administrative Assistant ndash Engineering amp Public Works

District of Mission

8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission BC V2V 4L9

Phone 604-820-3781 | Fax 604-826-7951

Email sjohannsonmissionca

Website wwwmissionca

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sjohannson
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2

PLEASE NOTE This message is intended solely for the use of the individual or organization to

whom it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged confidential and

prohibited from disclosure under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

48

sjohannson
Rectangle
sjohannson
Rectangle

3

there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

49

sjohannson
Rectangle
  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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2

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and other applicable laws Any other reproduction distribution or disclosure is strictly

prohibited

please consider the environment before printing this e-mail

From Information iNet

Sent March 30 2017 920 AM

To LINDA LEE

Cc Engineering Subject RE Speeding Concerns

Thank you Linda I am glad they were able to provide such quick and efficient service as well I will pass your message

on to them

Kind regards

Krista

From LINDA LEE

Sent March 30 2017 836 AM

To Information iNet Subject Re Speeding Concerns

Good morning Krista

Would you be kind enough to thank the Engineering Department for their speedy reinstallation of the signage

that was taken down in the accident that occurred at the corner of Shook It looks like they have installed it

direct into the concrete this time instead of the ground Looks much more sturdy Also a thank you for them

dragging the 30 km sign out of the ditch and reinstalling that

I really appreciate the efficiency the District shows to my concerns

Thank you again

Linda

Sent from my iPad

From Linda Lee

Sent March-26-17 428 PM

To missionrcmprcmp-grcgcca jamesmasonrcmp-grcgcca Information iNet Subject Speeding Concerns

Importance High

Good afternoon all

I have been writing about this issue since last year and it is getting decidedly worse We live

at the corner of Moore and Shook and constantly witness vehicles travelling from the narrow

bridge on Shook to the corner at speeds anywhere between 70 ndash 100 kms A total of 4 were

seen while working in the yard yesterday Saturday March 25 2017 My initial letter was to

the District who then assured me my concerns had been passed onto the RCMP who in turn

said they felt there wasnrsquot an issue of speed along this stretch Clearly you have to actually

reside here to witness this is not the case I am now sending supporting photographic proof

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there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

49

sjohannson
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  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda
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3

there is a real issue here and it needs to be addressed now The first photograph shows the

30 km speed sign lying in the ditch and by the tire marks was hit by a vehicle coming from the

Lougheed Hwy direction The other 3 show yesterdayrsquos incident the 2nd car in a week that

has been towed out of the ditchfield due to excessive speed travelling in the opposite

direction Irsquom sure the towing companies can offer up plate numbers and names

I am firm believer of being proactive and not waiting until someone is either hurt or worse

yet killed All too many times you see traffic lights or road improvements made AFTER

someone has been killed which in my opinion is too little too late I would say that 70 ndash

75 of all traffic drive in a respectful manner along this short stretch but the rest do not We

have toddlers living here family walkers dog walkers plus the school bus that picks up and

drops off the local children at the corner of Shook and Moore I feel that the District together

with the RCMP have a responsibility to Missionrsquos tax paying citizens to address this issue for

the sake of safety I am requesting speed bumps be installed along this short stretch to stop

this insanity

Now that Spring is here and with Summer on its way there is going to be a lot more activity

along this stretch as the boaters and fishermen arrive with their families to use the lake

opposite

Putting a marked car there with an officer will do nothing for obvious reasons putting a lit

lsquoyour speed isrsquo or lsquoslow downrsquo reader board there will be just as ineffective A visible anything

will only slow people down temporarily We need a permanent solution and we need it now

I would appreciate a response and not simply lsquowe will pass your concerns onrsquo then silence If

there is someone else I need to contact either in writing or in person then please send me

hisher information because I will do whatever it takes to get something installed on this

road to ensure the safety of the people who use it

I will also be contacting the Mission Record in the hopes of bringing more awareness to this

situation

Sincerely

Linda Lee

49

sjohannson
Rectangle
  • Agenda
  • 3 (a) Feb Minutes
    • 1 CALL TO ORDER
    • 2 adoption of agenda
    • 3 minutes for approval
    • 4 new business
    • 5 new business
    • 6 correspondence
    • 7 Next MeetinG
    • 8 adjournment
      • 5 (c) Parking Enforcement Pilot Project
      • 5 (d) Federal Grade Crossing Regulations Update
        • PURPOSE
        • This report details the requirements of Transport Canadarsquos new Canadian Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards and updates Council on the Districtrsquos position in regards to the new regulations
        • BACKGROUND
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations (the Regulations) and Grade Crossing Standards (the Standards) for the purpose of improving safety at federally regulated grade crossings across Canada The Regulations re
        • On February 15 2016 Council approved $40000 for safety assessments of the Districtrsquos four public grade crossings
        • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
        • The District of Mission has four existing public grade crossings which are located on
        • Chester Street
        • Dyke Road
        • Nelson Street and
        • London Avenue
        • The responsibility for maintenance of these crossings is financially shared by the rail company and the District however due to the proximity of the first three crossings to the Provincial Highway the responsibility for their compliance with the Re
        • Canadian Pacific (CP) rail has created a database to facilitate the sharing of information between the rail company and the road authorities Both the District and CP provided the requisite information in advance of the November 27 2016 deadline
        • The District engaged AECOM to conduct a detailed safety assessment on the London Avenue crossing to determine compliance with the Regulations and identify deficiencies to be addressed prior to the November 27 2021 deadline AECOM conducted the safety
        • The finding of the safety assessment was that the London Avenue crossing is generally compliant with both Transport Canadarsquos Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards however it did identify a few minor correctable deficiencies relati
        • A work order has been created for District staff to complete the minor deficiency work All deficiencies will be corrected in 2017 within existing budgets
        • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
        • This report addresses Councilrsquos Public Safety Goal of ensuring a safe environment for all citizens
        • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
        • As the District needed to assess a single crossing only $10000 of the originally funded $40000 for project 46119 Safety Review Grade Crossing Regulations was required The remaining $30000 was not carried forward into the 2017 budget
        • COMMUNICATION
        • In accordance with the Regulations District staff has shared the required information with CP The Mission Traffic and Transit Committee will be informed of the safety improvements at London Avenue crossing
        • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
        • On November 27 2014 Transport Canada published new Grade Crossing Regulations and Grade Crossing Standards to improve the safety at all federally-regulated grade crossings across Canada The District has met the November 27 2016 deadline for inform
          • 5 (e) Stave Lake Street Improvements Conceptual Design
            • PURPOSE
            • This report seeks Councilrsquos approval to engage engineering consulting services to explore viable options to upgrade Stave Lake Street and provide conceptual designs for each option with their corresponding Class D cost estimates
            • BACKGROUND
            • DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
            • COUNCIL GOALSOBJECTIVES
            • FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
            • The requested budget of $36000 plus GST can be funded from the existing Roads ndash All Areas DCC Program Funding would follow the established amounts in the Districtrsquos DCC Bylaw The Roads ndash All Areas DCC Reserve currently has an uncommitted balance of
            • COMMUNICATION
            • No communication action is required
            • SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
            • SIGN-OFFS
              • 6 (a) Baron Vanessa - Inquiry and Response
                • Baron Vanessa - Response
                • Request for sign in back alley - Appleby Court
                  • 6 (b) Vlake Cynthia - Inquiry and Response - Letter (Received)
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia
                    • WCE Safety Concerns - Vlake Cynthia - letter
                      • 6 (c) Vernon Susan
                      • 6 (d) St Jean Lynda
                      • 6 (e) Martin Kimberly
                        • From Kirsten MacDonald Sent February 16 2017 343 PM To Tracy Kyle Cc Sandra Johannson Subject Crosswalk light request on Grand Street at 2nd and 4th Avenue
                          • 6 (f) Awram
                          • 6 (g) Elliot Dan
                          • 6 (h) a Strain Ian
                          • 6 (i) Williams Elisa
                          • 6 (j) Johnson Kevin
                          • 6 (k) Keranen Christina
                          • 6 (l) Lee Linda