September 8, 2008 - Minutes
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7:00 p.m. |
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R08/15-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, July 28, 2008; |
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the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, July 29, 2008; and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Wednesday, September 3, 2008; and |
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each be adopted as circulated, and that the Metro Vancouver “Board in Brief” dated July 25, 2008 be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION | |||
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Lyn Greenhill, Chair of the Richmond Library Board, accompanied by Greg Buss, Chief Librarian of the Richmond Public Library reviewed the Richmond Public Library’s Annual Report to the Community 2007 / 2008, and highlighted many changes and achievements accomplished by the library during the past year. She spoke about many improvements including better service for library users as a result of a recent reorganization of staff and hours of operation; several new programs and tours; improvements to internet services; and the well-used Hamilton library services. |
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Ms. Greehill advised that Richmond Public Library was the busiest in Canada, with the largest per capita circulation. She further advised that the library had won the following awards: John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award; the BC Library Association Merit Award for the Ralphy Card Campaign; the Cultural Diversecity Award for multicultural services and diversity in the workplace; and the CLA/Information Today Award for innovative technology for the DVD dispenser. |
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In conclusion, Ms. Greenhill thanked the Friends of the Library, City Council, and all other donors for their ongoing support which has allowed the library to serve the entire Richmond community by providing a wide range of informational, educational and recreational programs and services on a daily basis. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R08/15-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on agenda items (7:43 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – |
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Item No. 10 – Richmond Public Art Commission 2006-2007 Annual Report and 2008 Public Art Work Plan |
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Willa Walsh, Chair, Public Art Commission, expressed concern related to a review of policies for City Council approval of public art work on private property, believing that the intent of the review was to allow politicians to control public art sites and content. Ms. Walsh spoke about how other cities dealt with public art, and stated that the Richmond Public Art Commission had processes in place relating to public art on private property. Ms. Walsh also commended developers for their contributions to public art. |
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R08/15-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (8:07 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R08/15-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items 6 through 11 with the removal of Item No. 8 - Richmond Yacht Club - Liquor Primary - Club Licence, and Item No. 10 - Richmond Public Art Commission 2006-2007 Annual Report and 2008 Public Art Work Plan, be adopted by general consent. |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES | |
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That the minutes of: | |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008; |
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the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 29, 2008; and |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 3, 2008. |
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be received for information. | |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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APPOINTMENT OF APPROVING OFFICER | |
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That Part (2) of Resolution No. S03/10-02, adopted by Council on October 20, 2003, regarding the appointment of Approving Officers for the City, be rescinded; and |
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That Mr. Brian J. Jackson, Director of Development, be appointed as Approving Officer for the City; and that Mr. Reg Adams, Supervisor, Urban Development (Utilities), be appointed Approving Officer in the absence of Mr. Jackson; and that Mr. Joe Erceg, General Manager of Planning and Development, and Mr. Wayne Craig, Program Coordinator – Development, be appointed as Approving Officers in the absence of both Mr. Jackson and Mr. Adams. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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RICHMOND YACHT CLUB - LIQIOR PRIMARY - CLUB LICENCE |
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Please see pages 7 and 8 of these minutes for action taken on this matter. |
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(Report: July 10, 2008, File No.: 11-7000-05/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2468977, 2468798) |
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That the “Youth Service Plan – Where Youth Thrive (as amended through stakeholder consultation) and attached as Attachment 2, be endorsed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION 2006-2007 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2008 PUBLIC ART WORK PLAN |
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See pages 8 and 9 of these minutes for action taken on this matter. |
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APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING |
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(RZ 07-392379 - Report: July 17, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8376) (REDMS No. 2449194, 1081046, 2479777) |
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(RZ 07-390593 - Report: July 15, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8391) (REDMS No. 2458150, 1081048, 2458212) |
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(RZ 08-403603 - Report: July 18, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8413) (REDMS No. 2475943, 1081048, 2477076) |
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(RZ 07-397368 - Report: July 31, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8416) (REDMS No. 2484324, 2485676) |
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(RZ 08-407312 - Report: July 31, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8412) (REDMS No. 2475919, 2477053) |
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(RZ 07-380103 - Report: August 1, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8415) (REDMS No. 2482388, 2485704) |
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(RZ 08-408508 - Report: July 31, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8414) (REDMS No. 2480069, 2480133) |
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That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading: | ||
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Bylaw No. 8376, for the rezoning of 8671/8691 Calder Road from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”; | |
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Bylaw No. 8391, for the rezoning of 3620/3640 Lockhart Road from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”; | |
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Bylaw No. 8413, for the rezoning of 3731/3733 Lockhart Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area B (R1/B)”; | |
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That Bylaw No. 8416, for the rezoning of 11440 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”; | |
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Bylaw No. 8412, for the rezoning of 10540 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”; | |
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Bylaw No. 8415, for the rezoning of 8460 Francis Rd. from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area C (R1/C)” to “Coach House District (R/9)”; | |
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Bylaw No. 8414, for the rezoning of 9988 Dayton Ave. from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District (R1-0.6)”, | |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | ||
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As a result of the discussion on the consent agenda related to the Youth Service Plan – Where Youth Thrive, an additional referral motion was introduced. | |
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R08/15-5 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That staff explore a broader youth engagement policy. | |
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CARRIED | |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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RICHMOND YACHT CLUB - LIQIOR PRIMARY - CLUB LICENCE (Report: August 26, 2008, File No.: 12-8275-30-030) (REDMS No 2494448, 2477235) | ||
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Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt in accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, declared herself to be in a conflict of interest because she was a member of the Richmond Yacht Club, and then left the meeting 8:34 p.m. | ||
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R08/15-6 |
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It was moved and seconded | ||
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That: | ||
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the resolution adopted on July 28, 2008, in relation to the Richmond Yacht Club Liquor-Primary Club License application be rescinded; and | |
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the application by Richmond Yacht Club for a Liquor Primary-Club License be supported by Council, and that a letter of resolution be forwarded to Liquor Control and Licencing Branch advising that; | |
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the premises of the Richmond Yacht Club located at 7411 River Road is zoned School and Public Use which permits the use of a recreational facility and that the area surrounding the Richmond Yacht Club is a mixture of industrial, office uses and other water-related activities |
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the purpose of the club is to serve club members and invited guests only and not open to the general public. Consequently, if successful in obtaining a liquor license, the operation would not conflict with any nearby social, recreation or public buildings; |
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the establishment is not expected to negatively affect vehicular traffic patterns in the area and as the building is located under the flight path of Vancouver International Airport traffic and on the dyke next to the middle arm of the Fraser River, it is anticipated that the potential of any additional noise would have little or no impact on the surrounding properties; |
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as the proposed liquor sales is to club members and invited quests only and not to the general public; the proposed hours of liquor sales of 9:00 a.m. to Midnight, Sunday to Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Fridays and Saturdays with a patron capacity of 120 has been reviewed and is acceptable; |
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Council considered the views of area residents by having the applicant erect signage in front of the establishment as well as publish an advertisement in a local newspaper for three consecutive issues with detailed information of the application and the required contact information for submitting any comments on the proposal. In addition, the City mailed letters to businesses, residents and property owners within a 100 meter radius of the building to gather their views of the application. This public consultation was for a period of 30 days and ended on July 9, 2008. Council noted that there was no community responses received from the letters mailed out, posted signage or newspaper advertisements; and |
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there were no other local issues Council considered relevant to this application. |
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Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt returned to the meeting at 8:35 p.m. | ||
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RICHMOND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION 2006-2007 ANNUAL REPORT AND 2008 PUBLIC ART WORK PLAN (Report: July 30, 2008, File No.: 01-0100-20-RPAR1-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2485307, 2460686) | |
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R08/15-7 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That the Richmond Public Art Commission 2006-2007 Annual Report be received for information; |
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That the Richmond Public Art Commission 2008 Public Art Work Plan be approved; and |
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That staff be directed to review policies for City Council approval of public art work on private property and report back to Council through the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Committee. |
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The question on Resolution No. R08/15-7 was not called, as the request was made to separate Part (3) for the purposes of voting. | |
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The question on Parts (1) and (2) of Resolution No. R08/15-7 was then called, and it was CARRIED. | |
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The question on Part (3) of Resolution No. R08/15-7 was then called, and it was DEFEATED with Cllrs, Barnes, Chen, Dang, E. Halsey-Brant, S. Halsey-Brandt, Howard, McNulty and Steves opposed. | |
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R08/15-8 |
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That staff be directed to clarify for City Council the policies and processes involved in public art on private property, and report back to Council through the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Committee. | |
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DEFEATED | |
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OPPOSED: Cllrs. Barnes Chen Dang E. Halsey-Brandt S. Halsey-Brandt McNulty Steves | |
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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R08/15-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Council resolve into Committee of the Whole to hear delegations on non-agenda items (9:15 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Ashley Duyker, Community Action Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society, introduced Michele Li, member of the Richmond Pesticide Awareness Coalition who presented 325 letters (on file in the City Clerk’s Office) in support of banning the cosmetic use of pesticides on lawns and gardens, as well as public parks and recreational facilities, combined with an education program. |
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With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Duyker spoke about several issues related to the cosmetic use of pesticides, including health concerns for adults; children; and pets; as well as adverse effects on the environment. The presentation also included the Canadian Cancer Society’s position regarding the matter, as well as a model bylaw for consideration. (A copy of the presentation is on file in the City Clerk’s Office) |
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R08/15-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff investigate the banning and / or restriction of the use and sale of pesticides for cosmetic uses in Richmond. |
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R08/15-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (9:38 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS |
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Mayor Brodie announced that Marcia Moroz and Steve Jedreicich had both been appointed to the Richmond Public Art Commission for two-year terms expiring December 31, 2009. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R08/15-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws each be adopted: |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8103 |
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Highway Closure and Removal Dedication (Capstan Way Lane and Sexsmith Road) Bylaw No. 8220 |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8316 (6760, 6780, 6800, 6820 Cooney Road, 8371, 8411 Anderson Road, 6771, 6811, 6831 Eckersley Road, RZ 06-322803) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8332 (11311 Williams Road, RZ 07-369284) |
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Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication (Corner of Moncton Street and No. 1 Road) Bylaw No. 8392 |
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Business Licence Bylaw 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 8407 |
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Flood Plain Designation and Protection Bylaw No. 8204 |
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Building Regulation Bylaw 7230, Amendment Bylaw No. 8314 |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8319 (Building Height and Half Storey Building Area) |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R08/15-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (9:47 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, September 8, 2008. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (David Weber) |