April 14, 2009 - Agenda


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City of Richmond Meeting Agenda

City Council

 

Council Chambers, City Hall

6911 No. 3 Road

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

7:00 p.m.

 

 

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ITEM

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

 

1.

Motion to adopt:

 

 

(1)

the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, March 23, 2009 (distributed previously);

1

 

(2)

the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, April 6, 2009.

 

 

 

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. 24.)

 

 

4.

Motion to rise and report.

 

 

 

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

(PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS APPEARING ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WHICH PRESENT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.)

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

·   

Receipt of Committee minutes.

 

 

·   

Sister City Committee Annual Report And 2 Year Plan

 

 

·   

Recreational Infrastructure Canada - Shovel Ready Projects

 

 

·   

Remote Access Agreement With BC Assessment

 

 

·   

Smoke Free Outdoor Sport Facilities And Playgrounds

 

 

·   

Proposal By The City Of Richmond To Amend Schedule 2.10 To The Official Community Plan (City Centre Area Plan)

 

 

·   

Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2009):

 

 

 

·         

9560 and 9620 Westminster Highway and 9571 Ferndale Road – Rezone from (R1/F) to (CD/145) (Sonus Developments Ferndale – applicant).

 

 

 

·         

23740 Dyke Road– Rezone from (I2) to (CD/204) (Palmer Yachts Ltd. – applicant).

 

 

·   

Review Of The City's Rezoning And/Or Development Permit Process As It Relates To The Retention And Replacement Of Trees

 

 

·   

Integrated Telecommunications Network Strategy

 

 

·   

West Nile Virus Surveillance And Pre-Emptive Larvaciding Program

 

 

·   

Van Horne Pump Station Transfer Of Funds

 

 

5.

Motion to adopt items 6 through 17 by general consent.

 

Consent

Agenda

Item

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

 

 

That the minutes of:

4

 

(1)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, April 6, 2009;

13

 

(2)

the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009;

21

 

(3)

the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009; and

30

 

(4)

the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009,

 

 

be received for information.

 

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Consent

Agenda

Item

7.

sister city committee annual report and 2 year plan

(Report:  March 26, 2009, File No.: 01-0100-20-SCIT1-01) (REDMS No. 2568385)

 

 

See Page GP-7 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the staff report dated March 31, 2009 from the General Manager, Corporate Services, which includes the Sister City Committee 2008 Annual Report, be received for information;

 

 

(2)

the Sister City Committee Activity Plan for 2009 be approved; and

 

 

(3)

the Sister City Committee Activity Plan for 2010 be referred back to staff for further analysis.

 

Consent

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Item

8.

Recreational Infrastructure Canada - Shovel Ready Projects

(Report:  March 26, 2009, File No.:  xr:06-2052-01/2009-Vol 01, 03-1080-01) (REDMS No. 2593690)

 

 

See Page GP-45 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That the following shovel ready projects be endorsed for submission to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program:

 

 

(1)

Steveston Community Centre - Energy Management and Structural Upgrades;

 

 

(2)

Solar Hot Water Panels - Watermania Swimming Pool, Water Play Park, South Arm Community Centre, Minoru Aquatic Centre;

 

 

(3)

South Arm Community Centre - Energy Management and Structural Upgrades; and

 

 

(4)

Hamilton Community Centre Space.

 

Consent

Agenda

Item

9.

Remote Access Agreement WITH BC Assessment

(Report:  March 23, 2009, File No.: 03-1000-06-021 ) (REDMS No. 2507916)

 

 

See Page GP-57 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That the Director of Finance be authorized to execute the Remote Access Agreement with BC Assessment.

 

Consent

Agenda

Item

10.

Smoke Free Outdoor Sport Facilities and Playgrounds

(Report:  March 17, 2009, File No.:  12-8060-02-37 Xr: 12-8060-0237, 11-7200-01) (REDMS No. 2582497, 2585129, 2585914)

 

 

See Page PRCS-7 of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee agenda for full report

 

 


PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

Public Health Protection Bylaw No. 6989, Amendment Bylaw No. 8481 be introduced and given first, second and third reading;

 

 

(2)

all affiliated community organizations be informed that a condition of use of the City's outdoor sport facilities will include their cooperation in promoting and monitoring the Smoke Free program;

 

 

(3)

funding for signage ($25,000) for the Smoke Free program be derived from Parks General Development projects; and

 

 

(4)

Richmond School District No. 38 be informed by letter of the foregoing recommendations.

 

Consent

Agenda

Item

11.

PROPOSAL BY THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO AMEND SCHEDULE 2.10 TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (CITY CENTRE AREA PLAN) AT 2651, 2671, 2711, 2811, 2831, 2851, 2911, 2931, 2951, 2971, AND 2991 NO. 3 ROAD FROM “PARK” TO “URBAN CENTRE T5 (45 M)” AND 2680, 2700, 2720, 2760, 2780, 2800, AND 2900 SMITH STREET FROM “URBAN CENTRE T5 (35 M)” AND “URBAN CENTRE T5 (25 M)” TO “PARK”

(Report:  March 12, 2009, File No.:  12-8060-20-8479, xr: 12-8060-20-7100/8024/8383, 08-4045-20-10) (REDMS No. 2585627, 2582985)

 

 

See Page PLN-8 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

(1)

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8479, to:

 

 

 

(a)

in Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 as amended by OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8381, in Attachment 1 (Generalized Land Use Map):

 

 

 

 

(i)

redesignate 2651, 2671, 2711, 2811, 2831, 2851, 2911, 2931, 2951, 2971, and 2991 No. 3 Road from “Public and Open Space Use” to “Commercial”;

 

 

 

 

(ii)

redesignate 2680, 2700, 2720, 2760, 2780, 2800, and 2900 Smith Street from “Commercial” to “Public and Open Space Use”;

 

 

 

 

(iii)

designate Smith Street between Charles Street and Beckwith Road as “Commercial”; and

 

 

 

 

(iv)

designate Smith Street between Beckwith Road and Bridgeport Road as “Public and Open Space Use”;

 

 

 

(b)

in Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 as amended by OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8383, in the Generalized Land Use Map (2031):

 

 

 

 

(i)

redesignate 2651, 2671, 2711, 2811, 2831, 2851, 2911, 2931, 2951, 2971, and 2991 No. 3 Road from “Park” to “Urban Centre T5”;

 

 

 

 

(ii)

redesignate 2680, 2700, 2720, 2760, 2780, 2800, and 2900 Smith Street from “Urban Centre T5” to “Park”;

 

 

 

 

(iii)

designate Smith Street between Charles Street and Beckwith Road as “Urban Centre T5”; and

 

 

 

 

(iv)

designate Smith Street between Beckwith Road and Bridgeport Road as “Park”;

 

 

 

(c)

in Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 as amended by OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8383, in the Specific Land Use Map: Bridgeport Village (2031):

 

 

 

 

(i)

redesignate 2651, 2671, 2711, 2811, 2831, 2851, 2911, 2931, 2951, 2971, and 2991 No. 3 Road from “Park” to “Urban Centre T5 (45 m)”;

 

 

 

 

(ii)

redesignate 2680, 2700, 2720, 2760, 2780, 2800, and 2900 Smith Street from “Urban Centre T5 (35 m)” and “Urban Centre T5 (25 m)” to “Park”;

 

 

 

 

(iii)

designate Smith Street between Charles Street and Beckwith Road as “Urban Centre T5 (25 m)”;

 

 

 

 

(iv)

designate Smith Street between Beckwith Road and Bridgeport Road as “Park”; and

 

 

 

 

(v)

in the block bounded by No. 3 Road, Bridgeport Road, West Road, and River Road:

 

 

 

 

 

·          

designate the existing lane north of  8520 River Road as “Urban Centre T5 (45 m)”;

 

 

 

 

 

·          

designate along the common property line of 8520 and 8540 River Road “Proposed Streets”; and

 

 

 

 

 

·          

relocate the “Pedestrian Linkages” currently aligned with the common property line of 8500 and 8520 River Road to the common property line of 8520 and 8540 River Road;

 

 

 

(d)

throughout Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 as amended by OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8383, make various text and graphic amendments to ensure consistency with the Generalized Land Use Map (2031) and Specific Land Use Map: Bridgeport Village (2031) as amended;

 

 

 

be introduced and given first reading.

 

 

2.

That Bylaw No. 8479, having been considered in conjunction with:

 

 

 

·          

the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

 

 

 

·          

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. 8479, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, be referred to the Vancouver International Airport Authority for comment and response on or before the Public Hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8479.

 

 

4.

That, in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, City staff consult with affected property owners and tenants and report back to Council on or before the Public Hearing on OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8479.

 

 

5.

That amendments to Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 8024, consistent with the proposed amendments to Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 as amended by OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 8383, be brought forward for the consideration of Council under a separate cover.

 

 

6.

That Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 8479 be referred to the next available Public Hearing:

 

 

 

(a)

for which all advertising and notification requirements can be fulfilled; and

 

 

 

(b)

to be held following the adoption of OCP Amendment Bylaw 8383.

 

Consent

Agenda

Item

12.

APPLICATION BY SONUS DEVELOPMENTS FERNDALE FOR REZONING AT 9560 AND 9620 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY AND 9571 FERNDALE ROAD FROM "SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING DISTRICT (R1/F)" TO "COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/145)"

(RZ 07-372179 - Report: March 27, 2009, File No.:  12-8060-20-8482) (REDMS No. 2588754, 2443152, 2589063)

 

 

See Page PLN-33 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That Bylaw No. 8482, for the rezoning of 9620, 9560 Westminster Highway and 9571 Ferndale Road from “Single-Family Housing District (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/145)”, be introduced and given first reading.

 

Consent

Agenda

Item

13.

APPLICATION BY PALMER YACHTS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 23740 DYKE ROAD FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I2) TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CD/204)

(RZ 08-414589 - Report:  March 27, 2009, File No.: 12-8060-20-8486) (REDMS No. 2542409, 2578270, 2253795)

 

 

See Page PLN-53 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

Bylaw No. 8486, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/204) and for the rezoning of 23740 Dyke Road from “Light Industrial District (I2)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/204)” and “School & Public Use District (SPU)”, be introduced and given first reading, and;

 

 

(2)

Staff be directed to take the required steps to redesignate FREMP Management Unit II-23.1 under the FREMP-Richmond Area Designation Agreement from “Ic” to “Iwc”.

 

Consent

Agenda

Item

14.

REVIEW OF THE CITY'S REZONING AND/OR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCESS AS IT RELATES TO THE RETENTION AND REPLACEMENT OF TREES

(Report:  March 23, 2009, File No.:  08-4040-05-01) (REDMS No. 2581515)

 

 

See Page PLN-100 of the Planning Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the staff report dated March 23, 2009 from the director of Building Approvals entitled “Review of the City’s Rezoning and/or Development Permit Process As It Relates To The Retention and Replacement Of Trees” be received for information; and

 

 

(2)

the permitting of tree removal to occur on development sites after a Rezoning Bylaw is granted third reading be endorsed, subject to the criteria defined in this report, to accommodate site pre-loading and/or ground improvement work.

 

Consent

Agenda

Item

15.

INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK STRATEGY

(Report:  January 26, 2009, File No.:  04-1335-01) (REDMS No. 2360251)

 

 

See Page PWT-36 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

staff defer further independent work about researching partnering with private WiFi providers to deploy a City WiFi network;

 

 

(2)

staff issue a Request for Interest to ascertain the potential of vendors to use City-owned infrastructure to provide their telecommunication services to the community; and

 

 

(3)

the vision and goals that provide the conditions that support an open, market-driven, competitive environment as detailed in the staff report dated January 26, 2009 from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works and the Director of Information Technology be adopted as the basis for the Integrated Telecommunications Network strategic plan.

 

Consent

Agenda

Item

16.

WEST NILE VIRUS SURVEILLANCE AND PRE-EMPTIVE LARVACIDING PROGRAM

(Report:  February 28, 2009, File No.:  10-6125-04-14) (REDMS No. 2581863)

 

 

See Page PWT-40 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That the City of Richmond discontinue the West Nile Virus surveillance and pre-emptive larvaciding program for 2009.

 

Consent

Agenda

Item

17.

VAN HORNE PUMP STATION TRANSFER OF FUNDS

(Report:  February 9, 2009 File No.:  10-6340-20-P.08602) (REDMS No. 2573182)

 

 

See Page PWT-45 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That $750,000 funding approved from the 2008 Van Horne Sanitary Pump Station Replacement  Account (No. 40654) be used to fund rehabilitation of the Brighouse, Jones and Richmond Centre Sanitary Pump Stations.

 

 

 

 

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

 

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18.

RICHMOND OLYMPIC OVAL DYKE WORKS – SITE FURNISHINGS PUBLIC ART CONCEPT

(Report:  March 27, 2009, File No.:  06-2052-50-11-05) (REDMS No. 2592417)

 

 

See Page GP-61 of the General Purposes Committee agenda for full report

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION  (Cllr. Barnes opposed)

 

 

That:

 

 

(1)

the integrated design concept for site furnishings, public art and landscape for the dyke area fronting the Richmond Olympic Oval site as outlined in the staff report dated March 27, 2009, from the Director, Major Projects entitled “Richmond Olympic Oval Dyke Works – Site Furnishings Public Art Concept” be approved, and that the detailed design be brought back to Council;  and

 

 

(2)

the Director of Major Projects be authorized to enter into contracts with artists, Javier Campos and Elspeth Pratt, and Consultant, Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg, for detailed design and construction documents, in a combined amount not to exceed $70,000.00.

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE –

Councillor Linda Barnes, Chair

 

 

 

19.

METRO VANCOUVER TAP WATER CAMPAIGN AND MUNICIPAL DECLARATION

(Report:  January 31, 2009, File No.:  01-0157-20-WWMA1) (REDMS No. 2569629)

 

 

See Page PWT-54 of the Public Works and Transportation Committee agenda for full report

 

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION (Cllr. Steves opposed)

 

 

That a letter, signed by the Mayor, be sent to Metro Vancouver indicating that the City of Richmond:

 

 

(i)

commits to promoting the value of municipal tap water;

 

 

(ii)

recognizes the purposeful uses of bottled water;

 

 

(iii)

intends to maximize opportunities for use of tap water in municipal facilities; and

 

 

(iv)

encourages Metro Vancouver, as part of their Tap Water campaign, to develop strategies for making tap water the “water of choice” and to work with the bottled water industry to develop a coordinated approach which recognizes the purposeful uses of bottled water.

 

 

 

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE –

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

 

 

20.

FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN (2009-2013)

(Report:  April 1, 2009, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2591866)

 

 

RECOMMENDATION to be forwarded from the April 14, 2009 Finance Committee meeting.

 

 

 

 

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

 

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21.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BC 2009 FLOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM

(Report:  April 6, 2009, File No.:  10-6045-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2597787)

 

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 

 

That the following projects be endorsed for submission to the 2009 Emergency Management BC 2009 Flood Protection Program.

 

 

(1)

Cambie Drainage Pump Station

 

 

(2)

No. 4 Road Drainage Pump Station

 

 

(3)

Middle Arm Dike Upgrade (Raise), Hollybridge Way to Cambie Rd

 

 

(4)

South Dike Seismic Upgrade No. 4 Road to No. 5 Road (Design)

 

 

(5)

South Dike Upgrade Erosion Control Rip-Rap Replacement No. 7 Road to ±1000 metres west

 

 

(6)

Sea Island Dike – YVR – McDonald Road

 

 

(7)

Sea Island Dike – YVR – Moray Channel Bridge

 

 

(8)

Sea Island Dike – YVR – No.2 Road Bridge

 

 

(9)

North Dike Upgrade (Raise) No. 7 Road to No. 8 Road

 

 

(10)

North Dike Upgrade (Raise) No. 8 Road to CNR Crossing

 

 

(11)

South Dike Upgrade (Raise) No. 4 Road to ±900 metres West

 

 

(12)

South Dike Upgrade (Raise) Gilbert Road to Garden City Road

 

 

(13)

South Dike Seismic Upgrade No. 4 Road to No. 5 Road (Construction)

 

 

(14)

South Dike Upgrade (Raise) No. 2 Road to Trites Road

 

 

(15)

South Dike Erosion Control Graybar to Fraserwood

 

 

(16)

Horseshoe Dike Area Erosion Control Rip-Rap Replacement – Phase I

 

 

(17)

Horseshoe Dike Area Erosion Control Rip-Rap Replacement – Phase II

 

 

(18)

South Dike Surface Stabilization and Rip Rap Upgrade, No. 2 Road to No. 3 Road

 

 

(19)

South Dike, No. 3 Road to ±570 Metres East

 

 

(20)

Mid Island Dike

 

 

 

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

 

 

22.

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

 

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(1)

Norman Wrigglesworth to address Council regarding rental of City owned houses.

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(2)

Johann Baart to address Council regarding the impacts on residents of the City living adjacent to laneways.

 

 

23.

Motion to rise and report.

 

 

 

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

 

 

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

 

 

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

 

45

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8027

(5660 and 5740 Blundell Road, RZ 04-279101)

Opposed at 1st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

47

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8345

(5640 Blundell Road, RZ 06-348772)

Opposed at 1st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

49

 

Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8379

(7371/7391 Williams Road, RZ 07-397261)

Opposed at 1st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8418

(6451 Princess Lane, RZ 07-361828)

Opposed at 1st Reading – None.

Opposed at 2nd/3rd Readings – None.

 

 

 

 

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL

 

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24.

RECOMMENDATION

 

 

(1)

That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, be received for information.

 

 

(2)

That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 06-335428) for the property at 5640 and 5660 Blundell Road be endorsed, and the Permits so issued.

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT