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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to adopt:

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, June 13^th, 2005 (distributed previously);

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(2)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 20th, 2005; and

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to receive for information, the GVRD “Board in Brief” dated May 27th, 2005.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

PRESENTATIONS

Richmond Sports Council Award.

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Peter Weylie and Catherine Gunther, of Ipsos-Reid, to present the “Quality of Life and Financial Planning” survey results for the City.

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.

Ms. Lorna Robb, regarding the Annual Report, Item No. 9.

(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. 34.)

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE –

Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

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5.

That the minutes of the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 14^th, 2005, be received for information.

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6.

RICHMOND FIREFIGHTERS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

(Report:  May 31/05, File No.:   0090-01) (REDMS No. 1585168, 1541083, 1539586)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Firefighters Habitat for Humanity Canada Team be supported by the City of Richmond with services in kind (as detailed in the report dated May 31^st, 2005, from the Fire Chief).

FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE –

Councillor Kiichi Kumagai, Chair

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7.

That the minutes of the Finance Select Committee meeting held on Thursday, June 16^th, 2005, be received for information.

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8.

2004 CITY OF RICHMOND AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Report:  April 28/05, File No.:  03-1200-02/2005 Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1509511, 1602571)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

That the surplus funds that were generated for 2004:

(a)

the $1.44 Million traffic fine surplus;

(b)

the $.8 Million utilities fund surplus; and

(c)

the $2.6 Million General funds balance,

be referred to staff for suggestions as to appropriate allocation and future uses.

(2)

That the 2004 City of Richmond audited consolidated financial statements (attached to the report dated April 28th, 2005, from the Director of Finance), be approved.

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9.

2004 ANNUAL REPORT

(Report:  June 6/05, File No.:  03-1200-01/2005 Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1589599, 1602573)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the 2004 City of Richmond Annual Report (attached to the report dated June 6^th, 2005, from the Director of Finance), be approved.

(2)

That the Production Centre be acknowledged and thanked for the production of the Annual Report.

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10.

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION – ROD & GUN CLUB

(Report:  May 31/05, File No.:  03-0925-01/2005 Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1586215, 1602575)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the tax status of the property owned by the Rod and Gun Club, at 1020 Eburne Place, remain unchanged; and

(2)

staff explore usage of the land and how it might be utilized to the benefit of the community.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

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11.

That the minutes of the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 20^th, 2005, be received for information.

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12.

PROPOSED INTERIM RESPONSE STRATEGY TO THE RIPARIAN AREAS REGULATIONS (RAR)

(Report:  June 3/05, File No.:  10-6125-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1574976, 1602580)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City of Richmond Interim Strategy for Responding to the Riparian Areas Regulations (RAR) (as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report dated June 3, 2005, from the Manager, Emergency & Environmental Programs), be adopted.

(2)

That a letter be written to the UBCM, the Minister of the Environment, the GVRD Mayors, the LMMA, and the Department of Fisheries, advising them that it is Council’s position that the UBCM not sign the tri-party agreement among the Province, DFO and UBCM until affected local municipalities have been provided with the opportunity to provide meaningful input on appropriate roles and responsibilities.

(3)

That staff continue to monitor the RAR and report to Council on any amendments required to the Interim Strategy once key implementation tools and procedures have been completed.

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13.

SEVENTH HEAVEN CAFE LTD., UNIT 2792 - 4151 HAZELBRIDGE WAYPRIMARY LIQUOR LICENCE AMENDMENT - CHANGE TO HOURS OF SALE & PATRON PARTICIPATION ENTERTAINMENT ENDORSEMENT.

(Report:  June 1/05, File No.:  12-8275-30-015/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1363305, 1539582)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the following amendments to the Food-Primary liquor licence held by Seventh Heaven Café Ltd located at unit 2792-4151 Hazelbridge Way,

(1)

Change to hours of sale from 9:00 am – 2:00 am Mondays through Saturdays, and until 12:00 midnight on Sundays; and

(2)

Patron Participation Entertainment Endorsement (entertainment must end by midnight),

be supported (for the reasons outlined in the staff report dated June 1, 2005, from the Manager, Customer Services).

PLANNING COMMITTEE –

Councillor Bill McNulty, Chair

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14.

That the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 21^st, 2005, be received for information.

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15.

AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE APPEAL APPLICATION BY LITT FARMS LTD. FOR SUBDIVISION AT 14420 CAMBIE ROAD

(AG 04-286476 - Report:  May 27/2005, File No.:  AG 04-286476) (REDMS No. 1531744)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That authorization for Litt Farms Ltd. to apply to the Agricultural Land Commission for Subdivision of 14420 Cambie Road, BE DENIED.

16.

APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING

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(A)

PAUL LEONG ARCHITECT INC.
(RZ 04-271116 - Report:  June 3/05, File No.:  8060-20-7886) (REDMS No. 1412817, 1412757, 1432452)

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(B)

MATTHEW CHENG ARCHITECT INC.

(RZ 04-277069 - Report:  May 31/05, File No.:  8060-20-7926) (REDMS No. 1448519, 1464670, 1464672)

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(C)

ENDALL ELLIOT ASSOCIATES

(RZ 05-295609  Report:  June 3/05, File No.:  8060-20-7958) (REDMS No. 1573522, 1573653, 1573932)

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(D)

ELEGANT DEVELOPMENT LTD.

(RZ 05-296540 Report:  June 8/05, File No.:  8060-20-7964) (REDMS No. 1590625, 1590681, 1590680)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

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

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(1)

Bylaw No. 7886, to introduce a new Comprehensive Development District (CD/163) zone and for the rezoning of 8580, 8600 and 8680 Cambie Road from “Business Park Industrial District (I3)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/163)”;

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(2)

Bylaw No. 7926, for the rezoning of 9800 Alberta Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/155)”;

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(3)

Bylaw No. 7958 for the amendment of “Business Park Industrial District (I3)” to permit Adult Educational Institution use limited to the location at 8899 Odlin Crescent only; and

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(4)

Bylaw No. 7964, for the rezoning of 4240 and 4260 Garry Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area A (R1/A)”.

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17.

APPLICATION BY PATRICK COTTER ARCHITECT INC. FOR REZONING OF A PORTION OF 12251 NO. 2 ROAD FROM “LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I2)” TO TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT (R2-0.7)
(RZ 04-277620  Report:  June 7/05, File No.:  8060-20-7944; xr 12-8060-20-7722/7723) (REDMS No. 1362067m 1478696m 1488522, 1488526)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaws No. 7722 and No. 7723, associated with previous rezoning application RZ 03-252028 (NCL Real Estate Management Ltd.), be abandoned.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7944, for the rezoning of a portion of 12251 No. 2 Road from "Light Industrial District (I2)" to "Townhouse District (R2-0.7)", be introduced and given first reading.

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18.

APPLICATION FOR REZONING (AND AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C3) TO ADD EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AS A PERMITTED USE) - FARRELL ESTATES LTD.

(RZ 04-286382 Report:  June 6/05, File No.:  8060-20-7959/7960) (REDMS No. 1367459, 1505481, 1503153, 1527015, 1583163, 1583154)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7959, to amend Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 by:

(a)

introducing a new definition for “Licensee Retail Store (Type 2)”;

(b)

amending the “Community Commercial District (C3)” to permit a “Licensee Retail Store (Type 2)” at 8040 Garden City Road only; and

(c)

amending the “Community Commercial District (C3)” to add “Educational Institution” as a permitted use

be introduced and given first reading.

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7960, to amend Zoning and Development Bylaw 5300 by:

(a)

repealing the existing definition and introducing a new definition for “Neighbourhood Public House”; and

(b)

amending the “Steveston Commercial (Two-Storey) District (C4)”, “Steveston Commercial (Three-Storey) District (C5)” and “Automobile-Oriented Commercial District (C6)” by deleting Licensee Retail Store as a permitted use

be introduced and given first reading.

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19.

DELTA'S OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN REVIEW

(Report:  June 6/2005, File No.:  01-0155-20-DELT1) (REDMS No. 1589452)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Delta City Council be advised that Richmond has no concerns with the proposed new Delta Official Community Plan, (as presented in the report dated June 6, 2005 from the Manager, Policy Planning).

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –

Councillor Rob Howard, Chair

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20.

That the minutes of the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 22^nd, 2005, be received for information.

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21.

LANE STANDARDS PROGRESS REPORT

(Report:  June 1/05, File No.:  10-6360-07-01/2005 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1587059, 1216490, 1099781)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff continue with the present lane standard as well as offer the Grass Swale Lane Option as an option; and

(2)

That staff report to Council with an assessment of any Grass Swale Lanes that may be constructed.

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22.

CITY CENTRE SANITARY SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE

(Report:  June 1/05, File No.:  10-6400-01) (REDMS No. 1589015)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That $930,000 be allocated for new sanitary sewer infrastructure in the Cook Road and Buswell Street area from project 40611 – Sanitary Pump Stations for New Development; project 40622 – Sanitary Sewer Pump Stations (2003) and project 40624 – City Centre / Fraser Study Area Sanitary Sewers (2004).

(2)

That capital costs for the new sanitary sewer infrastructure be recovered from development through a Latecomer agreement.

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23.

LOCAL AREA SERVICES PROGRAM CONSTRUCTION – EAST SIDE OF SEACOTE ROAD, FROM WILLIAMS ROAD TO 10140 SEACOTE ROAD - BYLAW NO. 7949
(Report:  Apr. 8/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7949) (REDMS No. 1471345, 1471101)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Local Area Services Program for Basic Ditch Elimination on East Side of Seacote, from Williams Road 10140 Seacote Road, be adopted in accordance with Section 211 and 212 of the Community Charter; and

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7949 which authorizes local area services construction at Seacote Road from Williams to 10140 Seacote Road be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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24.

MULTI FAMILY WATER METERING(Report:  Apr. 6/05, File No.:  10-6650-02/2005 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1471923, 1377963, 1473734)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That all new multi-family residential properties be required to install water meters and be charged the metered rate for water and sanitary sewer.

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25.

WATER METERING: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS OCCUPIED AS A DUPLEX
(Report:  Apr. 6/05, File No.:  10-6650-02/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1469328)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That single family dwellings found to be occupied as a duplex and used for rental purposes have a water meter installed and pay for water and sanitary sewer based on the metered rate.

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26.

CONTRACT T.1565 WORKS YARD STORES RENOVATIONS
(Report:  June 15/05, File No.:  03-1000-20-T.1565) (REDMS No. 1595990)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the City enter into a contract with Parkwood Construction Ltd., in accordance with Contract T.1565 – Works Yard Stores Renovation, for the total amount of $657,103.00.

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27.

TRAFFIC SAFETY CONCERNS - 22000 BLOCK RIVER ROAD

(Report:  May 27/05, File No.:  10-6450-09-01/2005 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1583450)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the existing traffic control and speed enforcement in the 22,000 block of River Road be maintained at this time.

(2)

That staff continue to monitor this section of River Road to determine if further traffic safety enhancements are warranted.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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28.

DOG LICENCING – SCHEDULE OF FEES

(Report:  June 17/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7965) (REDMS No. 1599052, 1598593)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Dog Licencing Bylaw No. 7138, Amendment Bylaw No. 7965, which amends the schedule of fees, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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29.

CHANGE TO BANKING RESOLUTION

(Report:  June 14/05, File No.:  03-0960-10/2005-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1589562)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That effective July 4, 2005, the banking resolution (R04/7-20), adopted by Council on April 13, 2004, be rescinded, and replaced with the following:

(1)

That Mr. Rod Kray (General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services), or in his absence, Mr. Andrew Nazareth (Director of Finance) or in the absence of both, Mrs. Caroline Beaton (Manager – Treasury and Business Advisory Services), or in the absence of all three, Mr. Jerry Chong (Manager, Budgets and Accounting), are authorized on behalf of the City of Richmond (“the City”) in all dealings with  Scotiabank:

(a)

to negotiate with, deposit with, or transfer to the City’s account, all or any cheques and other orders for the payment of money to the City, and to endorse such cheques and orders for the payment of money to the City, either in writing or by rubber stamp;

(b)

to receive a statement of the account of the City, together with all relative vouchers and all unpaid bills to be collected by the City, and all items returned unpaid and charged to the account of the City, and to sign and deliver the form of verification, settlement of balance and release;

(c)

to obtain delivery, under the signed authorization of any two individuals named above, of all or any stocks, bonds and other securities held in safekeeping or otherwise for the account of the City; and

(d)

to give instructions to Scotiabank and its subsidiaries in assisting with the management of the City’s investments, as authorized by any one individual named above.

(2)

That all cheques be signed on behalf of the City by:  (i) Mayor Malcolm Brodie, or in his absence the Acting Mayor as determined by Council resolution, and (ii) counter-signed by Mr. Rod Kray (General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services), or in his absence, Mr. Andrew Nazareth (Director of Finance) or in the absence of both, Mrs. Caroline Beaton (Manager – Treasury and Business Advisory Services), or in the absence of all three,  Mr. Jerry Chong ( Manager - Budgets and Accounting), and (iii) instead of signing such cheques manually, use of a mechanical or other device for the purpose of affixing a facsimile of their signatures to such cheques is permitted.

(3)

Scotiabank is authorized to honour, pay and charge to the account of the City, all City cheques bearing a facsimile or facsimiles of the signature of the above-noted persons on the understanding that each cheque will be binding on the City to the same extent as though they had been manually signed; and

(4)

That this resolution:

(a)

remain in force and effect until written notice to the contrary has been given in writing to, and acknowledged in writing by, the Manager of the No. 3 Road Branch of Scotiabank  in Richmond; and

(b)

be certified by the Corporate Officer and provided to the Scotiabank, together with specimen's of facsimiles of the signatures having authority to sign cheques on behalf of the City.

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30.

APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER AND DEPUTY CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER

(Report:  June 16/05, File No.:  12-8125-40-06/2005 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1598622)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That David Weber be appointed as Chief Election Officer, and that Gail Johnson be appointed as Deputy Chief Election Officer, for the 2005 General Local and School Election.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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31.

APPLICATION BY SANDHILL DEVELOPMENT LTD. FOR REZONING AT 7511 BRIDGE STREET FROM SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT, SUBDIVISION AREA F (R1/F) TO COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICT (CD/139)

(Report:  June 24/05, File No.:  12-8060-20-7955) (REDMS No. 1523698)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw No. 7955, to rezone 7511 Bridge Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to "Comprehensive Development District (CD/139)", BE DENIED.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

32.

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

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Mr. Norman Wrigglesworth, of 5540 No. 1 Road, to speak on a number of issues.

33.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

531

Horseshoe Place Highway Closure and Removal of Highway Dedication Bylaw No. 7233
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

534

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7730

(8100 No. 1 Road, RZ 04-268683)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7786

(8640 and 8660 No. 3 Road, RZ 04-267350)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

538

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 7858

(Text amendment to add “Comprehensive Development District (CD/158, RZ 03-271217)

Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Property Maintenance & Repair (Grow-Op) Bylaw No. 7897
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Municipal Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 7321, Amendment Bylaw No. 7934
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

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34.

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on June 15th, 2005, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on March 16^th, 2005 and on June 15^th, 2005, be received for information.

(2)

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

(a)

Development Permits for the properties at:

(i)

6620 Granville Avenue (DP 04-2777238); and

(ii)

8640 and 8660 No. 3 Road (DP 04-279621; and

(b)

a Development Variance Permit for the property at 23220 Fraserwood Way (DV 04-280440),

be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

(3)

That the changes to the exterior building materials at 5860 Dover Crescent be deemed to be in general compliance with the Development Permit (DP 94-000242) issued for that property.

ADJOURNMENT