June 22, 2009 - Minutes
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Regular Council Meeting
Monday, June 22, 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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R09/12-1 |
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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, June 8, 2009; |
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the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, June 8, 2009; |
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the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 15, 2009; and |
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each be adopted as circulated and the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated May 25, 2009 be received for information. | ||
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CARRIED | ||
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AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS |
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R09/12-2 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That Item No. 18-(1), the delegation of Amy Hennessy of Terasen Gas be deleted from the Council agenda; and |
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That additional recommendations from the Closed Council meeting of June 22, 2009, related to item No. 10 A – Application for Rezoning by Ledingham McAllister Communities Ltd. be added to the Council Agenda. |
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CARRIED | |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R09/12-3 |
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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 (7:04 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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R09/12-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:05 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R09/12-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items 6 through 14 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, June 9, 2009; |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday, June 8, 2009; |
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the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 8, 2009; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 15, 2009; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009; and |
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the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, |
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be received for information. | |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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(File Ref. No.: 02-0650-01) (REDMS No. 2566684, 2656248) | |
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That the City implement a Public Access Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) program at major City public buildings; |
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That Richmond Fire-Rescue send letters to privately-owned publicly used facilities encouraging the implementation of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) program; and |
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That $130,000 for the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) program be included in the 2008 surplus appropriation. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |
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(File Ref. No.: 12-8275-30-034) (REDMS No. 2647407) |
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That a Council Resolution declining comment on the Liquor License amendment application submitted by the Richmond Inn to increase the liquor service on the patio area of the hotel, be forwarded to Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Richmond Olympic Oval Dyke Works – Site Furnishings Detailed Public Art Concept (File Ref. No.: 06-2052-50-11-05/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2654801, 2648826) |
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That the detailed design for the site furnishings public art elements located in the dyke area fronting the Richmond Olympic Oval site, as outlined in the staff report dated June 15, 2009 from the Director, Major Projects, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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APPLICATIONS FOR REZONING | |||
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LEDINGHAM MCALLISTER COMMUNITIES LIMITED AND (File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8439) (RZ 07-397063) (REDMS No. 2648468, 2648592) | ||
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Park Place - Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8437 and Sale of Closed Road to Ledingham McAllister Communities Ltd. (File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8437/Vol 01, 06-2290-20-097/Vol 01) (RZ 07-397063) (REDMS No. 2509288, 2509307) | ||
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That Bylaw No. 8439 to create CD/200, and to rezone 6760, 6780, 6800 Eckersley Road, 8500, 8520, 8540 Park Road, 6751, 6760, 6771, 6780, 6791, 6800, 6831 Park Place and the surplus portion of the Park Place road allowance from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/200)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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That Road Closure and Removal of Road Dedication Bylaw 8437 be introduced and given 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings; |
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That the required notice of road closure and disposition of the closed road be advertised prior to final adoption pursuant to the Community Charter; |
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That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to raise title to the road closure area totalling 1,760 m2 (18,944 square feet), and transfer it to Ledingham McAllister Communities Ltd. or its designate for $2,083,840 as detailed in the staff report dated June 3, 2009; |
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That staff be authorized to file a certifying statement executed by the Corporate Officer at the Land Title Office cancelling the right of resumption pursuant to the Resumption of Highways Regulation; and |
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That staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete all matters detailed herein including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services to negotiate and execute all documentation required to effect the transactions, including executing all required Land Title Office documentation. |
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8440) (RZ 08-408104) (REDMS No. 2468800, 2501773, 2514927) | ||
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8499/8504) (RZ 08-417995) (REDMS No. 2486589, 2480346, 2638801) | ||
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8501) (RZ 04-270168) (REDMS No. 2595616, 1790634, 2646458) | ||
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(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-8502) (RZ 08-417993) (REDMS No. 2603611, 2652960, 2650385, 2443199) | ||
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That the following bylaws each be introduced and given first reading: | |||
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Bylaw No. 8440, to create Comprehensive Development District CD/201, and for the rezoning of 9420, 9460, 9480, 9500 Odlin Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area (R1/F)” to “Comprehensive Development District (CD/201)” | ||
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Bylaw No. 8499, to create “Townhouse District (R2-0.7D)” that addresses the requirements of the City’s Affordable Housing Strategy | ||
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Bylaw No. 8504, for the rezoning of 8051, 8091, 8111 Williams Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area E (R1/E)” to “Townhouse District (R2-0.7D)” | ||
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Bylaw No. 8501, for the rezoning of 9560, 9580 Cambie Road and 9531, 9551, 9571 Odlin Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to “Assembly District (ASY)” | ||
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Bylaw No. 8502 for the rezoning of 9320, 9340 Granville Avenue and 7011, 7031, 7051 Ash Street from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” and 9360, 9380 Granville Avenue from “Two-Family Housing District (R5)” | ||
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | |||
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(File Ref. No.: 12-8060-20-8505, 12-8060-20-8494) (RZ 08-410760) (REDMS No. 2530285, 2587317, 2653951) | ||
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That Bylaw No. 8505, an amendment to Schedule 2.11A (West Cambie Area Plan) of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, which clarifies that the small floor plate retail use applies where sites abut the High Street but not throughout the “Mixed-Use” designated area, be introduced and given first reading; | |
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That Bylaw No. 8505, having been considered in conjunction with: | |
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the City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and |
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the Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans |
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is hereby deemed to be consistent with the said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; | |
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That Bylaw No. 8505, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation; and | |
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That Bylaw No. 8494, to create “Comprehensive Development District (CD/206)”, and for the rezoning of 9371 and 9411 Alexandra Road from “Single-Family Housing District, Subdivision Area F (R1/F)” to Comprehensive Development District (CD/206), be introduced and given first reading. | |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT | ||
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2008 ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT (File Ref. No.: 10-6650-08-01) (REDMS No. 2653154, 2627212) |
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That the 2008 Annual Water Quality Report dated June 4, 2009 be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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PESTICIDE SPRAYING BY PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT (File Ref. No.: 10-6125-04-01) (REDMS No. 2659584, 2659584) |
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That a letter be written to the Provincial Government under the Mayor’s signature requesting that, in advance of pesticide spraying, residents receive a courtesy notice from the provincial agency or company undertaking the spraying. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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(File Ref. No.: 01-0375-01) (REDMS No. 2633101) |
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That the 2008 City of Richmond Annual Report be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
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Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2008 (File Ref. No.: 01-0105-08-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2603651) |
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R09/12-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Council Remuneration and Expenses report for the year ended December 31, 2008 be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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2008 Statement of Financial Information (File Ref. No.: 03-1200-03/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2619068, 1863242) |
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R09/12-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the attached statements and schedules of Financial Information reported for the year ended December 31, 2008 be approved. |
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CARRIED |
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT |
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(File Ref. No.: 08-4057-05) (REDMS No. 2656765, 2514400) | |
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R09/12-8 |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That Council approve the following resolution for submission to the 2009 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention: | |
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WHEAREAS the provision of and access to affordable housing is vital to support the health and well-being of individuals, as well as the sustainability of vibrant and diverse communities. |
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WHEREAS the changes in senior government funding and the withdrawal of Federal funding for new social housing developments has placed constraints on the construction of new affordable housing units, combined with demand pressures on the existing stock of adequate affordable housing, and ongoing tight rental market conditions has meant that there are nearly 133,100 British Columbians who rent and who are in core housing need. |
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AND WHEREAS leadership, sustained funding, and strong partnerships are required to increase the supply and diversity of affordable housing across British Columbia: |
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM urge the Provincial government and Federal government to work with community partners to develop a National Affordable Housing Strategy which includes provisions that respond to the specific needs of British Columbians; and which provides the necessary long-term funding to support the construction of the full range of affordable housing choices needed in communities across the Province; |
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the UBCM urge the Provincial government to continue to show leadership on this issue through the provision of on-going funding to meet the housing needs in communities across the Province as well as in ensuring that adequate housing and supports are in place to better meet the needs of those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. |
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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R09/12-9 |
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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 (7:46 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Katerina Marta, and Brenda Lee, of Service Canada Centre for Youth, a youth agency working under the Federal Government of Canada to assist youth in obtaining summer employment, provided an overview of the following programs and services offered by the agency to youth aged 15-30 at no charge: | |
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posting of job opportunities on Job Bank; |
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one-on-one help with cover letters and resumes as well as access to internet, telephones, and fax machines at the Service Canada Centre for Youth, located at #350-5611 Cooney Road; |
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assistance with job search techniques; |
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general information sessions offered at secondary schools, and career fairs; |
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a casual labour program for jobs that last approximately five days, including connecting youth with seniors who may need temporary assistance; |
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labour market information, as well as information on workplace health and safety, employment standards and human rights, and Government of Canada programs and services; and |
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volunteer opportunities which provide youth with options to gain experience to enhance their resume. |
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R09/12-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:55 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS |
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Mayor Brodie announced that Councillor Bill McNulty had been appointed to the Board of the Emergency Communications for Southwest British Columbia (E-COMM) until the Annual General Meeting of E-COMM in 2010. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R09/12-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8391 (3620/3640 Lockhart Road, RZ 07-390593) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8387 (10671, 10691, 10711 No. 5 Road, RZ 08-404404) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8394 (10671, 10691, 10711 No. 5 Road, RZ 08-404404) |
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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw No. 8403 (RE: Steveston Village Conservation) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8404 (RE: Steveston Village Conservation) |
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Zoning & Development Bylaw No. 5300, Amendment Bylaw No. 8405 (RE: Steveston Village Conservation) |
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CARRIED |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R09/12-12 |
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It was moved and seconded | ||
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meetings held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, and May 27, 2009, and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 be received for information; and |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Permit (DP 08-429636) for the property at 8140 Garden City Road be endorsed, and the Permits so issued. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R09/12-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:01 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, June 22, 2009. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (David Weber) |