Background:
School District No. 38 (the “District”) is committed to creating opportunities for the public to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback regarding the proposed land disposal/dedication to the City of Richmond (the “City”) prior to final consideration by the Board of Education of School District No. 38 (Richmond) (the “Board”).
The City has approved a capital project to upgrade the intersection of No. 5 Road and Cambie Road to improve safety and traffic flow through the intersection (the “Project”). The city intends on completing construction of the project in 2023-2024. This work involves introducing left-turn bays and dedicated left-turn signals in all four directions, upgraded crosswalk painting, signage, as well as pedestrian and sidewalk enhancements fronting the Board’s property known as Mitchell Elementary School located at 3800 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC (the “School Site”). The Project is anticipated to reduce collisions and congestion through this intersection. Further pedestrian and cyclist enhancements along the south and west legs of the intersection are anticipated as part of a future phase of the project.
Implementation of the works for the Project will require a road dedication by the Board of 173 square meters from the School Site, as detailed in the project plan below. The area provided are based on designs provided by the City to the Board, and final areas are subject to legal survey verification. All existing structures on the School Site including the fence, retaining wall and staircase will be restored to existing conditions in conjunction with the new property line at no cost to the Board by the City.
The proposed land disposal by way of road dedication by the Board to the City does not involve a school closure and will not impact future educational programs. The disposal of land by way of road dedication is subject to approval by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care and is subject to the passing and adoption of a bylaw by the Board. The proceeds from the land disposal will be allocated towards financing future capital projects approved by the Board.
Public Consultation Process:
The Board invites community members to provide their input on the proposed land disposal by way of road dedication to the City. You can share your feedback or ask questions by emailing questions@sd38.bc.ca . The consultation process will remain open until 11:00 AM (Richmond time) on Monday, October 23, 2023. Additionally, the public will have the opportunity to provide further feedback during the question periods at the public board meeting of the Board scheduled for 7:00 PM (Richmond time) on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the Board’s office at 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC V6Y 3E3.
All feedback gathered will be consolidated and presented to the board to inform their decision-making process.
Public Consultation Timeline:
- Public information on District website raising awareness – Thursday, October 5 to Monday, October 23, 2023
- Online public input submission – Thursday, October 5 to Monday, October 23, 2023
- Summary report to the board – Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- Board meeting to consider land disposal – Wednesday, November 22, 2023
