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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 14^th, 2005 (distributed previously);

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, March 21^st, 2005.

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AGENDA  ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

Motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items.

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

(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. 37.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

REGULAR (CLOSED) COUNCIL

5.

RAVCO-TRANSLINK-VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY-CITY OF RICHMOND ACCESS AGREEMENT – YVR SEGMENT OF RAV LINE

6.

Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA) Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (ANMC) appointments

7.

Vancouver International Airport Authority (VIAA) Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) appointments

8.

Advisory Committee on the Environment appointments

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –

Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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9.

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 15^th, 2005, be received for information.

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10.

SOIL MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE – RECOMMENDED CITY ACTION

(Report:  Jan. 6/05, File No.:  10-6000-03) (REDMS No. 1328066)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the development of a threshold-based Soil Bylaw be endorsed to address soil activity within the Agricultural Land Reserve.

(2)

That staff consult with the Richmond Agricultural Advisory Committee in developing the above proposed Soil Bylaw.

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11.

FIREWORKS REGULATION CHANGES
(Report:  Feb. 15/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7917/7918) (REDMS No. 1360398, 1429930, 1442758)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first, second and third readings:

(1)

Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 7917, which prohibits the sale, purchase, possession and discharge of all fireworks by unqualified persons; and

(2)

Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 7918, to integrate the changed offences from the new Fireworks Bylaw.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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12.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, March 21^st, 2005, be received for information.

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13.

INTERIM FUNDING: PROBLEM GAMBLING PREVENTION SERVICES

(Report:  Mar. 9/05, File No.:  03-1085-20-RADA1 ) (REDMS No. 1436608, 1368064, 1408709)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

$91,950.00 be provided to Richmond Addiction Services for interim problem gambling prevention services for one year, until March 2006;

(2)

RAS be asked for an annual report of services provided;

(3)

a decision regarding the request for support for the establishment of an independent B.C. problem gambling research institute be deferred; and

(4)

staff provide comment on the Provincial strategy as soon as possible, upon its receipt.

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14.

COORDINATION OF COMMUNITY AND AIRPORT INTERESTS

(Report:  Mar. 10/05, File No.:  01-0153-01) (REDMS No. 1365758)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

a committee be constituted, that would include those residents living under flight paths, to address airport noise issues;

(2)

the committee hold regular meetings with the Vancouver International Airport Authority;

(3)

staff provide comment on whether the committee could be incorporated into the Terms of Reference of the Advisory Committee on the Environment; and

(4)

staff report to the General Purposes Committee on these issues within 2 months.

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15.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR THE RICHMOND SPEED SKATING OVAL(Report:  Feb. 28/05, File No.:  02-0775-00  xr: 06-2052-50-00) (REDMS No. 1441622)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2010 Olympic Building Committee recommendation to deliver the Oval project using a Construction Management project delivery system, be endorsed.

(2)

That Council Policy 3102 – Purchasing and Publicly Tendered Contracts be amended to add the following after Section 6:

For the Oval project only:

(a)

when an unforeseeable situation of urgency exists that prevents the issue of a public tender for the purchase of goods and services, the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works, together with the Project Manager, may authorize the use of 3 or more written quotations;

(b)

when there are insufficient qualified vendors, the Chief Administrative Officer upon recommendation from the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works and the Project manager, may authorize the use of less than 3 written quotations.

(c)

any significant change order that will result in a change of scope to the project will require Council approval.

(d)

Council is to be notified by memorandum immediately if any processes identified in Parts (a) and (b) of the resolution are utilized.

16.

E-COMM APPOINTMENT

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Cllr. Kiichi Kumagai be re-appointed to the E-Comm Board of Directors.

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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17.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, be received for information.

18.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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(A)

DEDAR SINGH JAGPAL

(RZ 04-275494 - Report:  March 1, 2005, File No.:  12-8060-20-7915) (REDMS No. 1334327, 1432624, 1442764)

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(B)

HENRY AND WENDY CHAN

(RZ 04-279231 - Report:  Mar. 7/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7923) (REDMS No. 1447323, 1066242, 1447410, 1447353)

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(C)

TODD DUSANJ

(RZ 04-268607 - Report:  Mar. 8/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7885) (REDMS No. 1427710, 1347841)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading:

(1)

 Bylaw No. 7915, for the rezoning of 9431/9451 Arvida Drive from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Two-Family Housing District (R5)”.

(2)

Bylaw No. 7923, for the rezoning of 6331 and 6351 Comstock Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”.

(3)

Bylaw No. 7885 for the rezoning of 7360 and 7380 Bridge Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/140)”.

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19.

APPLICATION BY ORIS DEVELOPMENT (LONDON LANDING) CORPORATION FOR REZONING AT 6111, 6225 AND 6233 LONDON ROAD FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I2) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/83)

(RZ 03-246394 - Report:  Mar. 8/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7684/7912) (REDMS No. 1437631, 1437903, 1109305, 1214223)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7684 be abandoned; and

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7912, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/83)” , and to rezone 6111, 6225 and 6233 London Road from “Light Industrial District (I2)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/83)”, be introduced and given first reading.

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20.

APPLICATION BY ESTLIN HOLDINGS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 10760 / 10780 CAMBIE ROAD FROM I4 TO C6

(RZ 04-277643 - Report:  Mar. 9/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7899/7900) (REDMS No. 1363940, 1363903, 1363848, 1363812, 1371399)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7899, to:

(a)

redesignate 10760 / 10780 Cambie Road from "Business and Industry" to "Commercial" in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, and

(b)

redesignate 10760 / 10780 Cambie Road from "Industrial" to "Commercial" in the Land Use Map in Schedule 2.11B (East Cambie Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100,

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7899, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7899, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7900, for the rezoning of 10760 / 10780 Cambie Road from "Limited Industrial Retail District (I4)" to "Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)", be introduced and given first reading.

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21.

OCP BYLAW AMENDMENT 7892 MCLENNAN SOUTH SUB-AREA PLAN: SINGLE-FAMILY LOT SIZE POLICY

(Report:  Mar. 7/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7611/7738/7892 xr: 4045-00) (REDMS No. 1391976, 1407472)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw Nos. 7611 and 7738, to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, be abandoned.

(2)

That No. 7892, to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 by introducing a map amendment to permit:

(a)

large-sized lots (e.g. 18 m/59 ft. minimum frontage) fronting Ash and Bridge Streets, and

(b)

medium-sized lots (e.g. 11.3 m/37 ft. minimum frontage) fronting on new roads and General Currie Road,

in the area designated for “Residential, Historic Single-Family, 2 - storeys max., 0.55 base FAR”, be introduced and given first reading.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7892, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

The City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program, and

(b)

The Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans,

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7892, 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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22.

APPLICATION BY SANDHILL DEVELOPMENT LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7511 BRIDGE STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/140)

(RZ 04-276082 - Report:  Mar. 10/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7880/7903/7908) (REDMS No. 1381259, 1424161, 1381283, 1428465)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7880, to amend Schedule 2.10D (McLennan South Sub-Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100, by introducing a map amendment to permit a re-alignment in the proposed local roads between Ash and Bridge Streets, be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7880, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program;

(b)

the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7880, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7903, to amend "Comprehensive Development District (CD/140)" to:

(a)

include areas under sloping roofs in addition to the maximum permitted floor area;

(b)

simplify the maximum garage door width requirement in the front yard;

(c)

change the side yard setback along Bridge Street, Ash Street or other public road;

(d)

reduce the width and area requirements in the minimum lot size; and

(e)

reduce the maximum height of fences in setbacks adjacent to public roads;

be introduced and given first reading.

(5)

That Bylaw No. 7908, to rezone 7511 Bridge Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/140)", be introduced and given first reading.

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23.

APPLICATION BY SCOTT FINDLAY FOR A STRATA TITLE CONVERSION AND REZONING AT 10720/10740 ROSEBROOK ROAD FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA E (R1/E) TO TWO-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R5)

(RZ 04-276056/SC 04-276057 - Report:  Feb. 17/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7909  4045-00; SC 04-276057) (REDMS No. 1414976, 1432624, 1347965)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Policy for Rezoning Applications for Two-Family Housing Districts, Involving Existing Non-conforming Two-Family Dwellings (Attachment 2 to the report dated February 17^th, 2005 from the Director of Development), be adopted.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7909, for the rezoning of 10720/10740 Rosebrook Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Two-Family Housing District (R5)”, be introduced and given first reading.

(3)

That the application by Scott Findlay for a Strata Title Conversion for 10720/10740 Rosebrook Road be approved upon fulfillment of the following conditions:

(a)

Adoption of Bylaw No. 7909, rezoning the subject property from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” and the registration of a restrictive covenant limiting the property to a maximum of two (2) dwelling units;

(b)

Payment of all City property taxes up to and including the year 2005; and

(c)

Submission of appropriate plans and documents for execution by the Mayor and City Clerk within 180 days of the date of adoption of Bylaw No. 7909.

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24.

APPLICATION BY TARGET EVENT PRODUCTION LTD. FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING TEMPORARY USE PERMIT AT 12631 VULCAN WAY

(TU 04-264071 - Report:  Mar. 3/05, File No.:  TU 04-264071) (REDMS No. 1442052)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application by Target Event Production Ltd. for an amendment to the existing Temporary Commercial Use Permit for the property at 12631 Vulcan Way be considered at the April 18, 2005 Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall, and that the following recommendation be forwarded to that meeting for consideration.

“That the Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TU 04-264071), as amended, to Target Event Production Ltd. for the property at 12631 Vulcan Way to permit the extension of operating dates for a night market between May 20, 2005 to October 16, 2005 be approved upon fulfilment of the following conditions:

(a)

submission of a Traffic and Parking Management Plan to the satisfaction of the Acting Director of Transportation;

(b)

submission of a Fire Safety Plan to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief;

(c)

payment of $9,126.50 for policing costs associated with last year’s night market; and

(d)

deposit of a cash security or acceptable letter of credit in the amount of $80,000 as security for the services required for the event as per the terms outlined in the Temporary Commercial Use Permit (TU 04-264071).”

(2)

That the Public Hearing notification area be expanded to include all the properties within the area bounded by River Road to the north, No. 5 Road to the west, Bridgeport Road to the south and Highway 99 to the east.

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25.

RICHMOND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL (RCSAC) AND RCSAC POVERTY RESPONSE COMMITTEE 2004 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2005 WORK PROGRAM

(Report:  Feb. 8/05, File No.:  01-0100-20-RCSA1-01  ) (REDMS No. 1396457, 1421748, 1421617, 1325715)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the Richmond Community Services Advisory Council 2005 Work Program (attached to the report dated February 8^th, 2005 from the Manager, Policy Planning) be approved, and

(2)

City Hall meeting rooms be made available for the Poverty Response Committee and its task forces for 2005.

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26.

REVIEW OF THE LANE ESTABLISHMENT AND ARTERIAL ROAD REDEVELOPMENT POLICIES - PROPOSED PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND REVISED INTERIM STRATEGY

(Report:  Mar. 4/05, File No.:  08-4105-00/Vol 01  xr: 10-6360-00) (REDMS No. 1408418)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

“Option 2: Specific Public Consultation On Selected Arterial Roads and Active Application Areas”; and

(2)

“Revised Interim Strategy for Managing Rezoning Applications During the Review of the Lane Establishment and Arterial Road Redevelopment Policies”

(outlined in the report dated March 4, 2005 from the Director of Development), be approved.

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27.

WEST CAMBIE AREA PLAN UPDATE – PROPOSED ALEXANDRA AREA PLAN CONCEPT

(Report:  Mar. 11/05, File No.:  08-4045-20-11-WE) (REDMS No. 1459045)  http://www.richmond.ca/services/planning/wcambie.htm

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the West Cambie Area Plan Update – Proposed Alexandra Area Plan (Attachment 4 to the report dated March 16^th, 2005 from the Manager, Policy Planning) be endorsed, and

(2)

based on the approved Alexandra Area Plan, City staff be instructed to prepare for Council’s consideration:

(a)

the West Cambie area plan bylaw and

(b)

the implementation strategy.

(3)

staff review the proposed road system in the vicinity of the proposed Ismaili Jamatkhana.

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –

Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

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That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, be received for information.  (Distributed separately)

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29.

NATIONAL GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE

(Report:  Mar. 1/05, File No.:  10-6000-01/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1436878)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the National Guide to Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure be supported, and that staff review, and where practical, implement the best practices contained in the Guide.

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Note:  Memorandum from the Director of Operations, Greg Scott, as requested by Committee.

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30.

ROADWAY RESTORATION REGULATION BYLAW

(Report:  Mar. 23/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7869) (REDMS No. 1339203, 1365878)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Roadway Restoration Regulation Bylaw No. 7869 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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31.

DEFERRAL OF WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT

(Report:  Mar. 4/05, File No.:  10-6000-01/2005/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1446470)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the approved 2005 water projects on Westminster Highway, between No. 3 Road and Shell Road, be deferred until 2006.

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32.

BRITISH COLUMBIA COMMUNITY WATER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATIONS
(Report:  Mar. 14/05, File No.:  1090-01) (REDMS No.  )

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the projects (identified in the report dated March 23rd, 2005, from the Director of Engineering), be submitted for the British Columbia Community Water Improvement Grant Program; and

(2)

That the City’s portion of the project cost and Water Utility Reserve and Sanitary Sewer DCC Reserve funding sources for the projects be conditionally approved, pending the award of that project grant.

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33.

CONTRACT T.1575 – UNDERGROUNDING CONSTRUCTION FOR BC HYDRO, TELUS AND SHAW WESTMINSTER HWY FROM NO. 3 RD TO GARDEN CITY RD.

(Report:  Mar. 16/05, File No.:  10-6340-20-P.04208/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1455094)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City enter into a contract with Fred Thompson Contractors (1991) Ltd., in accordance with Contract T.1575 – Undergrounding Construction for BC Hydro, Telus and Shaw on Westminster Highway from No. 3 Road to Garden City Road, for the total amount of $674,222.

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34.

ANNUAL RAIN BARREL PROGRAM

(Report:  Mar. 9/05, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 11437214)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That an annual 50% cost subsidized rain barrel distribution program be implemented by the City to increase water conservation awareness and complement the residential metering program.

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35.

ICBC/CITY OF RICHMOND ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – NETWORK SCREENING STUDY AND PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR 2005

(Report:  Mar. 5/05, File No.:  0150-20-ICBC1-01) (REDMS No. 1391449)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the list of proposed road safety improvement projects potentially eligible for funding contributions from the City/ICBC 2005 Road Safety Improvement Program, (as described in the report dated March 5^th, 2005, from the Acting Director, Transportation), be endorsed.

COUNCIL/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE –

Cllr. Derek Dang – Council Liaison

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36.

That the minutes of the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Wednesday, February 15^th, 2005, be received for information.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7647(7520 Gilbert Road, RZ  03-240286)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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37.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, March 16^th, 2005, be received for information.

(2)

That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of:

(a)

a Development Permit (DP 04-273897) for the property at 5811 and 5851 No. 3 Road;

be endorsed, and the Permit so issued.

ADJOURNMENT