Directors present:
Andrew, Jim, Beryl, Erik. Beecher
Place.
1) Call to order at 7:30 PM
2) Presentations: 2:1) Don Buchanan, City of Surrey,
Engineering Transportation Manager. Drainage and Traffic calming update.
The proposed speed humps plan has been reviewed with the Fire Department.
They had concerns about the number of speed humps proposed for McBride, given
this is their only access to Blackie Spit for emergency calls, (two thirds of
which are for medical emergencies). As a
result, the proposed 4 humps McBride to Blackie spit will be reduced to two –
one mid Agar to Gardiner and one mid Gilley to the spit. Three humps on Agar,
Gardiner and Gilley. Can the humps be placed at the pathways to also act as
pedestrian walkways?
Next actions – survey of residents affected to occur in March with the
plan for traffic calming finalized by the end of April.
2:2)
Tindi Sekhon, Drainage Project Phase 2, Project Manager.
Drainage Project update.
The Project is out for tender. The timeline is 5 months with construction
working hours from 7AM to 6PM on weekdays with no weekend work. (The project
timeline may be extended by archeological finds).
Arrangements have been made for a temporary excavated material stockpile
along the Dunsmuir gardens area which will reduce the trucks cycling through
the village.
Dewatering will be in place, the exact nature of which will depend on
field conditions.
Tindi introduced Chad who will be the inspector on site.
2:3) Graeme Cross, City of Surrey,
Traffic Signals Team Leader.
Whistle Cessation Update.
An outstanding safety requirement to achieve whistle cessation is to
address pedestrian access onto the tracks. Since February, 2017, Surrey has
committed to pay for the design, installation and ongoing maintenance of a
pedestrian fence along the rail line from the Beecher St. crossing to the end
of Bayview. To preserve as much street parking as possible, parts of the fence
were proposed to be installed on BNSF property, requiring their permission to
do so. BNSF proposed an annual lease payment of several hundred thousand
dollars. In February 2018, BNSF asserted their position that they will not
waive the lease requirement but were willing to negotiate the amount of the
lease payment. Subsequently BNSF said they would require an annual lease
payment of $225,000.
Given this amount, the City has had to decide to move forward and install
the fence on the City’s side of the property line adjacent to Bayview Street.
The sentiment of the meeting was that after 10 years of watching the
CBPOA and the City work on this issue the members present seemed relieved and
grateful for the City plan to move forward, as presented by Graeme. The loss of
parking and the introduction of a 6 ft. high fence will be the consequences of
whistle cessation; despite every reasonable effort by the City to try and
persuade BNSF otherwise.
Two members from Bayview pointed out that it may be difficult to exit
some driveways from Bayview if public road parking is allowed after the fence
is built. They also said it would be appreciated if the fence was made as visually
appealing as possible. Graeme made note of these comments and will accommodate
as best as possible.
Next steps – design, - style, archeological risk, underground utilities.
Build. Send a letter to BNSF, (where they will have 30 days to respond). Draft
by-law.
The members thanked the City representatives for their updates.
2:4) Mark Brewster, Crescent Beach Swim Club.
Mark presented the Swim Club plans for their centennial celebrations in
July.
*Centennial Super Bingo – July 26th – Camp Alexandra, gates
open 6PM, bingo at 7PM.
*Centennial Tanker Swim – Friday July 27th starting at 9AM
*Centennial Parents night out – the Crescent Beach Players will be
performing a once in a hundred years CBSC spectacular – Friday July 27th
– Camp Alexandra – gates open 6PM, show at7:30 – dancing 8:30.
*Centennial Parade -Saturday July 28th. Starting at the tennis
courts and ending at Camp Alexandra. Meet at 8:30 at the tennis courts.
*Pancake breakfast at Camp Alexandra following the parade.
*Centennial Family Dinner and Dance – Saturday July 28th, Camp
Alexandra, 5:00 – 10:00
*Fireworks on the Beach –Saturday July 28th, 10PM on the Front
Beach after sunset.
*July Tanker Swim and gala – Sunday July 29th – 9AM at the
Tanks and then at the pool.
For complete details please check cbswimclub.ca. These include how to
register, how to buy your weekend package, how to buy tickets etc.
If the CBSC alumni in your family are visiting this summer make sure they
include this weekend in their visit.
The members expressed support for the program of events and the fireworks
display and look forward to attending the July celebrations with their
families.
3) Adoption of the January 3rd,
2018 General Meeting minutes.
Proposed: Jim Seconded:
Art All in
favor.
4) Matters arising from the minutes.
A request and support for Block Watch and the RCMP to increase security
in the village.
5) Directors’ reports. Treasurer’s report, Jim gave the figure for
total funds.
6) Crime Prevention.
Block Watch has met with the RCMP and the RCMP will support increased use
of security cameras in the neighbourhood. The City now has a secure camera
registry that records the location of security cameras, (see City of Surrey –
Project IRIS). There is also a Facebook page co-ordinated by Rona Tepper for
posting break-ins etc.
From the Block Watch meeting it is proposed to form a security group to
co-ordinate these various initiatives and ensure the RCMP receives all the
pertinent information. A volunteer to head the group is being sought.
7) Correspondence. There will be a
“Sounds of Spring” musical event at the beach on May 30th. Music
only, no commercial activity.
8) Look ahead to the September AGM. The
positions of President, Vice President and Membership will be up for election.
Those who are interested in volunteering should contact any Director.
9) New Business. 9:1) request for an agenda item to discuss
the Paddle Board hut and is it in compliance with the contract from the City?
9:2) A reminder to members to respond to
the traffic survey.
10) Motion to adjourn. Proposed: Jim Seconded: Mark.
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