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City Council
Council Chambers, City Hall
6911 No. 3 Road
Monday, October 25th, 2004
7:00 p.m.
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Motion to adopt:
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the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Tuesday, October 12th, 2004 (distributed previously); and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, October 18th, 2004 (distributed separately). |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items. |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.
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Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, 5540 No. 1 Road regarding free parking for veterans for the month of November (Item No. 7). |
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(PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED; OR ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS/DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS - ITEM NO. 22.) |
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Motion to rise and report. |
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RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION |
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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –
Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair |
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RICHMOND HOMELESS CATS AND THE CITY’S PLAN TO RENEW THE SPCA’S SHELTER CONTRACT
(Letter: Sept. 15/04; File No.: 1000-05-021) (REDMS No. 1335403, 1345686)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the proposal of the Richmond Homeless Cats Society to assume responsibility for the operation of the Richmond Animal Shelter (currently operated by the SPCA), be referred to staff for evaluation and consideration, including within that evaluation, any future direct cost implications to the City; and
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That execution of any contract between the City and the SPCA be suspended until after completion of the review of the proposal put forward by the Richmond Homeless Cats Society. |
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AMENDMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC REGULATION BYLAW AND THE PARKING (OFF-STREET) REGULATION BYLAW – PROPOSED PARKING EXEMPTION
(Report: Sept. 27/04, File No.: 12-8060-7828/7829) (REDMS No. 1324421, 1339000, 1339057)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the following bylaws that exempt vehicles displaying British Columbia veteran’s licence plates from paying for parking during the week of November 6th to 13th, 2004 inclusive, be given first, second and third readings:
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Traffic Regulation Bylaw No. 5870 Amendment Bylaw No. 7828; and |
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Parking (Off-Street) Regulation Bylaw 7403 Amendment Bylaw No. 7829. |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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REQUEST BY THE RICHMOND SISTER CITY COMMITTEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CANADIAN PAVILION OF EXPO 2005 IN JAPAN
(Letter: Oct. 12/04; File No.: 0100-20-SCITI-01) (REDMS No. 1343980, 1346605)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Barnes and E. Halsey-Brandt opposed) |
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That Richmond City Council confirm its approval in principle to send a delegation to the 2005 World Exposition to be held in Aichi, Japan, at a cost not to exceed $40,000, with staff time defined prior to final approval; and |
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That staff report to the General Purposes Committee as soon as possible on the amount of staff time which would be required. |
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ECONOMIC ADVISORY TASK FORCE – TERMS OF REFERENCE
(Report: Oct. 8/04, File No.: 0100-20-EADVI-01) (REDMS No. 1342563, 1343077, 1346608)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the Terms of Reference (attached to the report dated October 8th, 2004, from the Manager, Economic Development), be adopted as revised; and |
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That approval be given for the recruitment of members for an Economic Advisory Task Force. |
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Wet Restaurant, 165 - 8460 Alexandra ROAd
(Report: Oct. 14/04, File No.: 8275-30-001/2004-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1345384)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That Resolution No. R04/18-6 (adopted by Council on October 12th, 2004), which supported the Wet Restaurant extension of hours, BE RESCINDED. |
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That the application to amend the liquor licence for the Wet Restaurant at 165- 8460 Alexandra Road, NOT BE SUPPORTED (for reasons outlined in the report dated October 14th, 2004, from the Manager, Customer Services). |
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SUPPORT FOR TOURISM
(REDMS No. 1345740, 1346613)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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WHEREAS: |
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British Columbia’s tourism industry employees over 100,000 people in communities like Richmond; |
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Tourism is an important source of economic diversification, especially in small and medium-sized businesses at the local level; |
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Tourism generates $1 billion in revenues to support various levels of government to support programs such as health care and education; |
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Tourism marketing and promotion are critical to realizing the industry’s growth opportunities and potential; |
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At the recent Union of BC Municipalities convention, the Premier of British Columbia announced a doubling of Tourism BC’s marketing budget from $25 million to $50 million and $25 million to local governments through UBCM.
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: |
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The City of Richmond expresses its support for the recent tourism initiatives of the Premier of British Columbia and acknowledges the important role this will help play in our region and our community, and
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That this support be conveyed to the Premier and MLAs of British Columbia, the Greater Vancouver Regional District Mayors, the Council of Tourism Association (COTA), the UBCM and the LMMA. |
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REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
(REDMS No. 1346615)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Mayor Brodie, Cllrs. Cllr. Dang, E. Halsey-Brandt, and Howard opposed to Part (2)) |
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WHEREAS: |
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The City of Richmond |
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Recognizes the efficient movement of goods, people and services in and through the Lower Mainland is integral to a strong provincial economy; |
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Acknowledges the cost of congestion to Lower Mainland businesses is an impediment to the provincial economy; |
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Recognizes the heavy environmental and quality of life costs associated with idling and slow moving traffic; and |
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Agrees that Highway #10 (120th Street to 196th Street) is a critical transportation route to the region.
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: |
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The City of Richmond supports the City of Surrey, TransLink and the Provincial Government in their efforts to address these problems by acting immediately to widen Highway #10 from 120th Street to 196th Street;
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And be it further resolved that the City of Richmond support the TransLink’s proposed Richmond-Airport-Vancouver and Northeast Sector rapid transit lines, and other elements of the TransLink 10-Year Plan to facilitate faster movement of goods, people and services in the Lower Mainland;
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And be it further resolved that the LMMA circulate this resolution for distribution to all LMMA members to encourage their endorsement of this resolution;
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And be it further resolved that the UBCM circulate this resolution for distribution to all UBCM members to encourage their endorsement of this resolution;
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And be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier and MLAs of British Columbia, our Federal Members of Parliament, the Greater Vancouver Regional District Mayors, TransLink, the City of Surrey, the UBCM, the LMMA and any other appropriate organizations.
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That staff comment on the proposed twinning of the Port Mann Bridge. |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE –
Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair |
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APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING |
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AM-PRI CONSTRUCTION
(RZ 04-262818 - Report: Sept. 29/04, File No.: 12-8060-20-7833) (REDMS No. 1324912, 1324914)
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686737 B.C. LTD.
(RZ 04-271652 - Report: Sept. 29/04, File No.: 12-8060-20-7832) (REDMS No. 1340255, 1340320)
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RICHMOND ROSEDALE GARDENS LTD.
(RZ 04-271668 - Report: Oct. 5/04, File No.: 12-8060-20-7838) (REDMS No. 1337022, 1338949, 1341365, 1337025)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:
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Bylaw No. 7833, to reduce the minimum side yard setback from 5.5 m to 3.0 m and the minimum road setback along Turnill Street from 6 m to 4.57 m in “Comprehensive Development District (CD/128)”, and to rezone 7280, 7300, 7304 and 7320 Garden City Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development (CD/128)”; |
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Bylaw No. 7832 for the rezoning of 9540, 9560 and 9600 No. 3 Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2 – 0.7)”; and |
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Bylaw No. 7838, for the rezoning of 22311 Westminster Highway from “Agricultural District (AG1)” and “Roadside Stand (Class C) District (RSC)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/156)”. |
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APPLICATION FOR REZONING - PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT
(RZ 03-237482 - Report: Oct. 8/04, File No.: 12-8060-7842/7770) (REDMS No. 1342243, 1342505, 1304356, 1307279, 1304364)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7770 BE ABANDONED; and |
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That Bylaw No. 7842, |
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to create a new “Comprehensive Development District (CD/147)” to permit the development of a heritage-style two-family dwelling, and |
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to rezone 6461 Dyke Road from “Comprehensive Development District (CD/50)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/147)”, |
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be introduced and given first reading. |
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APPLICATION FOR REZONING - GUSTAVSON WYLIE ARCHITECTS
(RZ 04-272679 - Report: Oct. 6/04, File No.: 12-8060-20-7834/7835) (REDMS No. 1339975, 1341830, 1341076, 1340317, 1341821)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That Bylaw No. 7834, to redesignate 11731 Steveston Highway from “Neighbourhood Residential” to “Neighbourhood Service Centre” in Attachment 1 (Generalized Land Use Map) and from “Low Density Residential” to “Neighbourhood Service Centre” (in Attachment 2 (Specific Land Use Map) to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, and to amend the Development Permit Area Map in Schedule 2.8A (Ironwood Sub-Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100), be introduced and given first reading.
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That Bylaw No. 7834, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Management Plans; |
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is hereby deemed to be consistent with the said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.
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That Bylaw No. 7834, having been considered in accordance with the City’s Policy on Consultation During Official Community Plan (OCP) Development is hereby deemed not to require any further consultation.
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That Bylaw No. 7835, for the rezoning of 11991 and 11731 Steveston Highway from “Service Station District (G2) and Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/136)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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APPLICATION FOR REZONING - RICHBERRY FARMS
(RZ 04-274416 - Report: Oct. 12/04, File No.: 12-8060-20-7790/7843) (REDMS No. 1343781, 1316271, 1316277, 1342154, 1343849)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That Bylaw No. 7790, to create a new “Comprehensive Development District (CD/149)”, which permits development of Industrial and Educational Institution uses and to rezone 20471, 20491, 20511, 20531, 20551, 20571 and 20591 Westminster Highway from “Business Park Industrial District (I3)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/149)”, BE ABANDONED.
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That Bylaw No. 7843, to redesignate 20471, 20491, 20511, 20531, 20551, 20571 and 20591 Westminster Highway from "Business and Industry” to "Community Institutional" (in Attachment 1 and 2 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100), be introduced and given first reading.
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That Bylaw No. 7843, having been considered in conjunction with: |
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans; |
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is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.
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That Bylaw No. 7843, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation. |
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That Bylaw No. 7844, to: |
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create a new “Comprehensive Development District (CD/149)”, which permits development of Private Educational Institution and Educational Institution uses with accessory dormitory facilities; and |
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rezone 20471, 20491, 20511, 20531, 20551, 20571 and 20591 Westminster Highway from “Business Park Industrial District (I3)” to “Comprehensive District (CD/149)”,
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be introduced and given first reading. |
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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –
Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Vice Chair |
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That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, October 20th, 2004, be received for information. |
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SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION POLICY
(Report: Sept. 27/04, File No.: 10-6400-00/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1311813) |
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the following Sanitary Sewer Connection Policy be adopted: |
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“It is Council Policy that: |
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Properties outside of City sewer boundaries be denied connection to the City sanitary sewer system unless the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works deems there to be a health-related concern and it is not technically feasible to construct an on-site sewer system and the connection would not be contrary to the Official Community Plan.
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All costs related to connection of a property outside the City sewer boundaries to the City sanitary sewer system are the responsibility of the party requesting the sewer connection, including the costs of investigating and implementing any upgrades to the existing City sanitary sewer system necessitated by the new connection and all associated construction costs.” |
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LOCAL AREA SERVICES PROGRAM CONSTRUCTION – 9951 GREENLEES ROAD AND 7540 BATES ROAD – BYLAW NO. 7837
(Report: Oct. 4/04; File No.: 8060-20-7837; xr 6190-20-019) (REDMS No. 1341263, 1341211, 1346855)
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION |
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That the Local Improvement Project for Basic Ditch Elimination on 9951 Greenlees Road and 7540 Bates Road be adopted in accordance with Section 211 and 212 of the Community Charter; and
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That Bylaw No. 7837, which authorizes local area services construction at 9951 Greenlees Road and 7540 Bates Road, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
(Report: Oct. 19/04, File No.: ) (REDMS No. 1346262)
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION |
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That Michael Nivens be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in accordance with Section 36 of the Police Act, and that such appointment be for the term of his employment as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer with the City. |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS |
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