January 26, 2009 - Minutes
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Regular Council Meeting
Monday, January 26, 2009
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7:00 p.m. |
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Council Chambers Richmond City Hall |
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Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Councillor Linda Barnes Councillor Derek Dang Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt Councillor Ken Johnston Councillor Bill McNulty Councillor Harold Steves Director, City Clerk’s Office – David Weber |
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Absent: |
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R09/2-1 |
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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, January 12, 2009; |
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the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, January 19, 2009 ; and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, January 19, 2009, |
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each be adopted as circulated. | ||
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CARRIED | ||
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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R09/2-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Item No. 19A– “Richmond Winter Festival 2009” (forwarded from the Special General Purposes Committee meeting of January 26th, 2009), and Item No. 19B–2009 Capital Budget (forwarded from the Finance Committee meeting of January 26th, 2009) be added to the Council Agenda. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION | |
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Diane Cousar, Chair, Gateway Theatre Society, accompanied by Simon Johnston, Artistic and Executive Director, Gateway Theatre, gave a PowerPoint presentation about the Richmond Gateway Theatre’s Annual Report for 2007 – 2008. Highlights included the Theatre’s activities for the season, Mission Statement, programs and services, financial overview, and successes, such as increased ticket sales, as well as the highest number of nominations ever. Ms. Cousar advised that the need for volunteer hours and the demand for arts education had increased. In conclusion she thanked all supporters of the Gateway Theatre, particularly, the volunteers, the City of Richmond, and Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, the Theatre Society’s Council Liaison for 2008. |
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In answer to a question, Mr. Johnston advised that the Theatre planned to continue reducing the its accumulated deficit over the next few years by properly managing theatre funds, and by offering popular shows and programs. Mr. Johnston also provided information related to popular Theatre programs, including the Sea of Stories project, as well as the next production “Art of Murder”, premiering February 5th, 2009. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R09/2-3 |
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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 (7:16 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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R09/2-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:17 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R09/2-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items 6 through 18, with the removal of Item No. 15, be adopted by general consent. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE MINUTES | |
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That the minutes of: | |
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the Community Safety Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2009; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009; and |
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the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. |
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be received for information. | |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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(Report: December 11, 2008, File No.: 09-5125-03-13) (REDMS No. 2545078, 2527705) |
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That the “Evacuation Plan” (as referenced in the report dated December 11, 2008) be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(RZ 08-439125 - Report: December 11, 2008, File No.: 12-8060-20-8447, 04-4430-00) (REDMS No. 2513483, 1791415, 2544106) |
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That Bylaw No. 8447, for the rezoning of 10660 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area (R1-0.6)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2008 Annual Report and 2009 Work Program: Child Care Development Advisory Committee (Report: January 5, 2009, File No.: 01-0100-20-CCDE1-01 ) (REDMS No. 2547461, 2547153, 2537082) |
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That the Child Care Development Advisory Committee 2009 Work Program (Attachment 1 to the report dated December 17, 2008) be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2008 Annual Report, 2009 Work Program Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (Report: January 5, 2009, File No.: 01-0100-20-RCSA1-01 ) (REDMS No. 2547857) | |
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That: | |
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the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee 2009 Work Program (Attachment 1 to the report dated January 5, 2009) be approved; |
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the RCSAC Charter (Attachment 3 to the report dated January 5, 2009) be endorsed; and |
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City staff be directed to assist the RCSAC in further studying community space needs. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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2008 Annual Report and 2009 Work Program Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee (Report: December 16, 2008, File No.: 01-0100-20-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 2543147, 2533465) |
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That the Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee 2009 Work Program (Attachment 1 to the report dated December 16, 2008) be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2008 Annual Report and 2009 Work Program Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee (Report: December 15, 2008, File No.: 01-0100-20-RIAD1-01 ) (REDMS No. 2542438, 2528379) |
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That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee 2009 Work Program (Attachment 1 to the report dated December 15, 2008) be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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WELCOME TO THE CITY OF RICHMOND - A GUIDE FOR NEWCOMERS (Report: December 18, 2008, File No.: 07-3300-02) (REDMS No. 2446983) | |
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That the publication entitled Welcome to the City of Richmond - A Guide for Newcomers (Attachment 1 to the report dated December 4, 2008 from the Acting Director, Recreation and Culture) be endorsed; and |
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That the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee (RIAC) seek funding from senior government and other sources (including corporate sponsorship) for the translation of this publication into other commonly-spoken languages in Richmond, and for the subsequent production and distribution of the Guide. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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(Report: January 21, 2009, File No.: 01-0100-20-SADV1-01) (REDMS No. 2564572) | |
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That the City write to the office of Accessible Transit, at TransLink in Burnaby, B.C. to: | |
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express concern regarding the necessity for Richmond residents to order Taxi-Saver Coupons from the central office located in Burnaby and await the arrival of the coupons in the mail; and |
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encourage the office of Accessible Transit to issue Taxi-Saver Coupons in Richmond |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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MANAGEMENT OF DISPOSABLE SHOPPING BAGS (Report: January 6, 2009, File No.: 10-6405-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2554391) |
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Please see Page 7 for action taken on this matter. |
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TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE – PROPOSED 2009 INITIATIVES (Report: December 12, 2008, File No.: 01-0100-20-TSAD1-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2529504) | |
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That the proposed 2009 initiatives for the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, as outlined in the attached report dated December 12, 2008 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed; and |
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That a copy of the above report be forwarded to the Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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RICHMOND COMMUNITY CYCLING COMMITTEE – PROPOSED 2009 INITIATIVES (Report: December 12, 2008, File No.: 01-0100-20-RCYC1/2008-Vol01) (REDMS No. 2529505) |
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That the proposed 2009 initiatives of the Richmond Community Cycling Committee regarding cycling-related engineering and education activities, as described in the attached report dated December 12, 2008 from the Director, Transportation, be endorsed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(Report: December 31, 2008, File No.: 10-6525-08-01/2008-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2536299, 2565169) | |
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That | |
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The scope of work proposed by staff for Section 1 of the No. 3 Road Restoration Project be approved; |
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Staff review an alternative bike lane and connecting routes south on No. 3 Road until the permanent bike lane is constructed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE |
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MANAGEMENT OF DISPOSABLE SHOPPING BAGS (Report: January 6, 2009, File No.: 10-6405-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2554391) | |
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R09/2-6 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That the Minister of Environment and Metro Vancouver be advised that the City of Richmond supports an Extended Producer Responsibility program for the management of disposable shopping bags. |
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That Metro Vancouver be encouraged to introduce an education and outreach initiative designed to reduce consumer use of disposable shopping bags. |
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CARRIED | |
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Opposed: Cllr. Steves | |
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CANADA LINE/NO. 3 ROAD RESTORATION - SPECIAL EFFECT LIGHTING UPDATE (Report: December 31, 2008, File No.: 10-6525-07-03/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2525307) | |
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R09/2-7 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That special effect lighting of the Canada Line elevated guideway be implemented along No. 3 Road, north of the Canada Line – Lansdowne Station, between Alderbridge Way and the Lansdowne Mall Entry Road adhering to the design criteria as outlined in the attached report, subject to sufficient funds remaining after the No. 3 Road Restoration Project has been completed; and |
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That if there are insufficient funds remaining from the restoration of No. 3 Road, staff will report back to Council with an alternate funding strategy for consideration. |
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Opposed: Cllrs. Johnston McNulty Steves | |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE – |
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(Report: January 22, 2009, File No.: 11-7400-20-RWFE1-2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2566081) | |
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R09/2-8 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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CARRIED | |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE – |
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(Report: January 15, 2009, File No.2-9 (REDMS No. 2523586) | ||
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R09/2-9 |
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It was moved and seconded | ||
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That: | ||
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the 2009 Capital Budget be approved as the basis for preparing the 5 Year Financial Plan (2009-2013); and | |
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the staff be authorized to commence 2009 capital projects. | |
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CARRIED | ||
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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R09/2-10 |
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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 (7:57 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Norman Wrigglesworth addressed Council and expressed his disapproval of retirement gifts and pensions for City Councillors. |
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R09/2-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (8:01 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Mayor Brodie announced that Council had approved changes to the 2010 Olympic and Parlympic Winter Games Strategic Operational Plan at a Special Closed Council meeting held on January 19, 2009, and that details regarding the approved changes will be released to the public on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R09/2-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaw be adopted: |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8299 (9700/9720/9740/9760 No. 3 Road, RZ 06-326863) |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R09/2-13 |
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It was moved and seconded | ||
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, be received for information. |
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That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 07-386208) for the properties at 9700, 9720, 9740, 9760 No. 3 Road be endorsed, and the Permits so issued |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R09/2-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:10 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, January 26, 2009. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (David Weber) |