Mission Statement In carrying out its mandate, Bowen Island Municipality will work towards conducting operations in a way that: Improves the economic, environmental and social well-being for present and future generations; Encourages and fosters community involvement; Enhances the small, friendly, caring character of the community; Maintains an open, accountable and effective operation; and Preserves and enhances the unique mix of natural ecosystems and green spaces that Bowen Island possesses. NOTICE: That a Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting will be held at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 7:15 PM for the transaction of business listed below. Hope Dallas, Committee Clerk REVISED AGENDA Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 30, 2015 (REVISED TO INCLUDE LATE ITEMS) Page Timing OPENING OF COMMITTEE MEETING 7:15 pm 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1.1 Introduction of Late Items Recommendation: That the Transportation Advisory Committee approve the agenda and Late Items agenda (if applicable) for the June 30, 2015 committee meeting. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting held May 4 - 8 26, 2015 for adoption. Recommendation: That the minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting held May 26, 2015 be adopted. Bowen Island Municipality June 30, 2015 Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Page 1 of 40 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment is an opportunity for members of the Public to comment regarding items on the agenda or any other comments or issues they may wish to bring to the Committee's attention. 4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 4.1 Establishment of the Ferry Advisory Committee Sub-Committee Number of Members External Members Procedural Items: Election of Chair and Vice Chair, Minutes and Meeting Schedule 4.2 Discussion re: Council Submission to the BC Ferry Commissioner a. Draft Letter from Council re: Submission to BC Ferries 9 - 12 Commissioner re: PT4 Preliminary Price Caps, dated June 16, 2015 4.3 Establishment of Translink Sub-Committee: Number of Members External Members Procedural: Election of Chair and Vice Chair, Minutes, Meeting Schedule Establishment of Working Groups (i.e. Horseshoe Bay Terminal Issues, Ferry Schedules, etc.) 4.4 Update from Transportation Action Group 4.5 Meeting with TransLink on July 7, 2015: Draft Agenda Items Gas Tax Discussion 4.6 Update from Water Taxi Action Group 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.1 Review of Hatching on Bowen Island Trunk Road Prior to Paving 5.2 Process for Posting on Bulletin Board on Queen of Capilano 6. INFORMATION ITEMS Note to members of the Public: if your correspondence is referenced in this section below and you wish to speak to the Committee regarding such, you are welcome to appear during our "Public Comment" section near the beginning of this agenda 6.1 Letters from Members of the Public in Support of Bowen Island 13 - 20 Community Transit's Application for the Independent Transit Service. 6.2 Letter from Gordon Ganong, Chair Economic Development Committee, 21 - 22 to Translink Board re: In Support of BICT Application ITS Agreement with Bowen Island Municipality June 30, 2015 Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Page 2 of 40 Translink, dated June 9, 2015 6.3 Islands Trust Request for Decision re: Advocacy, Skeeking Provincial 23 - 32 Investment to Reduce Fares on BC Ferries' Minor Routes by 25%, dated May 15, 2015 6.4 Draft Letter from Council re: Support for Islands Trust Request to 33 - 35 Province to Reduce Ferry Fares by 25%, dated June 16, 2015 6.5 Correspondence from Marty Levenson re: Bulletin Boards, dated June 36 20, 2015 6.6 BC Ferries Traffic Statistics April- May 2015 37 - 38 6.7 Correspondence from BC Ferries re: Ride Share Location on Queen of 39 Capilano, dated June 3, 2015 6.8 Excerpts from the Draft June 22, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 40 7. NEXT MEETING 8. ADJOURNMENT 9:15 pm Bowen Island Municipality June 30, 2015 Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Page 3 of 40 Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting May 26, 2015 DRAFT Minutes BOWEN ISLAND MUNICIPALITY Minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting held Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 7:15 PM at Municipal Hall, 981 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, B.C. COMMITTEE IN Susanna Braund, Acting Chair ATTENDANCE David Hocking David Honing Kevin Jones Ken Simpson Councillor Sue Ellen Fast Councillor Melanie Mason Councillor Alison Morse REGRETS Adam Holbrook STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Hope Dallas, Committee Clerk OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE Brian Biddlecombe* Bethany Dobson Councillor Maureen Nicholson Mike Shannon* (* Denotes partial attendance) OPENING OF COMMITTEE The Chair called the meeting to order at 7:19 p.m. MEETING APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was Moved and Seconded That the Transportation Advisory Committee approve the agenda for the May 26, 2015 committee meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTION OF MINUTES Minutes of the It was Moved and Seconded Transportation Advisory That the minutes of the Transportation Advisory Committee Committee meeting held meeting held May 7, 2015 be adopted as amended: May 7, 2015 for adoption. • Page 3, 2nd bullet, Change “Bowen Island Community Transit (BICT)” to “ Members of the Transportation Action Group” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PUBLIC COMMENTS Nil. Page 4 of 40 Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting May 26, 2015 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES Update from David Hocking provided a brief update regarding the Transportation Action Transportation Action Group’s work with Translink for approval Group (TAG) re: Progress of the continuation of a through-bus to downtown Vancouver. on getting TransLink David noted that Translink has expressed concerns that Bowen Approval for the Island Community Transit has been operating in conflict of the Continuation of the Translink contract. David further noted that BICT has resolved Through-Bus Service these concerns with Translink and has submitted a detailed work plan to continue the Independent Transit Service (ITS). David advised that BICT should receive a response from the TransLink Board within the next week and that there is no action needed from the working group at this time. Councillor Mason advised that the Economic Development Committee offered to write a letter supporting alternative forms of transportation as well, noted that letters from other organizations may help strengthen the work plan. Update from Water Taxi Ken Simpson advised that the Water Taxi Working Group have Working Group not had their first meeting. Ken further advised that he has had informal discussions with water taxi providers to see the feasibility of a water taxi meeting the through-bus in Horseshoe Bay- this could be an economical way, if enough users, to get home quicker. Ken noted that users have done a trial run but nothing is formal at this point. The committee discussed the need to get more information from service provides on what type of service they might provide, what runs they use and a price point. Ken advised that the group will meet and bring forward an update to the next meeting. Review of Updated 2015 The committee discussed the draft work plan and upcoming BIMTAC Work Plan items. The following points were discussed: • Review of schedule changes with Translink will require public consultation • Need to establish Ferry Advisory Committee group – what kind of representation should be included (families, seniors/disabilities, car/bus users) • Public consultation/outreach will help to seek interested members to serve on the FAC • Meeting of the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs (FACC) in August Page 5 of 40 Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting May 26, 2015 • Timeline for approval from Translink- need to establish a working group during this time (approx. July- August) • Rennison parking lot has reverted back to pay parking with the exception of 15 dedicated transit user parking spaces It was Moved and Seconded That the Transportation Advisory Committee recommend that Council direct staff to work with members of the Transportation Advisory Committee to develop an ad requesting members of the public interested in serving on the BC Ferries Ferry Advisory Committee. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Report of the BC Ferries The Committee briefly discussed the BC Ferries Ferry Advisory Ferry Advisory Committee Committee meeting held May 13, 2015 in Horseshoe Bay. Meeting held May 13, Discussion ensued. Key comments included: 2015 • Schedule pre-meeting with committee before meetings • Letter to the Editor of with external agencies or organizations a pre-meeting in the Bowen Island order to determine strategy and priority of agenda items Undercurrent • Need to approach BC Ferries with a concrete plan that the committee has consensus on • Corrine Storey has changed job titles, Darin Guenette will remain the primary contact for BIMTAC Action Item: • Councillor Morse will get clarification on who BIMTAC should be reporting to The Acting Chair noted that the intent of the document was to Councillor Mason and Vice hand out at the BC Ferries ticket booth to foot and vehicle Chair re: Communication passengers not using an experience card as well as post on the Initiatives ferry notice board. The Acting Chair asked that the committee • Draft Bowen Ferry provide comments on the document and she and David Hocking Information and will work together to make it shorter and more concise. Etiquette for Vehicle Traffic • Draft Bowen Ferry Etiquette for Foot Passengers NEW BUSINESS Discussion re: Date and The committee discussed agenda items to discuss