June 23, 2014 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, June 23, 2014
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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R14/12-1 |
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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 9, 2014, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on Monday, June 16, 2014, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATIONS |
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(1) |
Jake Rudolph, Board representative of the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA), and Deputy CAO, City of Abbotsford, accompanied by Jeannette Austin, Ravenhill Group Inc., stated that Canada has a unique mixture of small and large communities, and as such, awards are granted according to population in three categories: (i) Professional Development, (ii) Environment, and (iii) Innovation. |
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He highlighted that the Professional Development award recognizes a community that has developed a unique and innovative program for their staff that can be replicated in other communities. |
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Mr. Rudolph then presented the 2014 CAMA Professional Development Award (Population over 100,000) for the City’s Corporate Programs Management Group to Mayor Brodie. |
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Ted Townsend, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, and Jerry Chong, Director, Finance, highlighted that the City’s 2012 Annual Report was the recipient of two awards from the Government Finance Officers Association. |
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Mr. Townsend noted that this is the eleventh consecutive year that the City has been awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting and the fourth consecutive year for the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting. |
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Eric Portelance, Environmental Coordinator, stated that this year’s Climate Change Showdown successfully involved more than 500 Richmond students from 19 elementary classrooms. He stated that, in partnership with the BC Sustainable Association and the Richmond School District, the Climate Change Showdown is an interactive program that encourages students and their families to adopt everyday habits in an effort reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions, and implement other sustainable initiatives. |
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Kaitlyn Chen, grade five student at Jessie Wowk Elementary School, spoke of her classmates’ experience participating in the Climate Change Showdown. She spoke of initiatives her peers implemented to lower their carbon footprint, such as washing clothing in cold water, and turning off the lights when exiting a room to name. Also, she highlighted that her class saved 50 tons of Greenhouse Gas emissions in just a few weeks. |
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Mayor Brodie then presented a Certificate of Sustainability to the winning class of the 2013-2014 Climate Change Showdown. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R14/12-2 |
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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 (7:14 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items. |
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Item No. 18 – George Massey Tunnel Replacement – Status Update and Proposed Project Objectives |
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Michael Wolfe, 9731 Odlin Road, queried the proposed project objectives to be submitted to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), and was of the opinion that maintaining the George Massey Tunnel (GMT) will have the least impact on agricultural land. |
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Item No. 19 – Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2013 |
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Mr. Wolfe suggested that a mechanism be implemented in an effort to keep Council expenses to a minimum. |
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Item No. 12 – Application by Tien Sher Land Investment Group Ltd. for Rezoning at 3391, 3411, 3451 No. 4 Road And Lot B, NWD Plan 14909 from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached (RS2/B) |
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Mr. Wolfe was of the opinion that the proposed application was not in the best interest of the neighbourhood and queried the implementation of the Official Community Plan’s Aircraft Noise Sensitive Development policy. |
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Item No. 15 – 2013 Annual Water Quality Report |
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Mr. Wolfe noted that 30% of typical household water consumption is attributed to toilets, and suggested that the City examine the use greywater. |
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R14/12-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:22 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R14/12-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items 6 through 17 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 10, 2014; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, June 16, 2014; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 17, 2014; |
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the Public Works & Transportation Committee meeting held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014; |
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the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2013 Annual Report and 2013 Annual Report – Highlights |
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That the reports titled, City of Richmond 2013 Annual Report and the 2013 Annual Report – Highlights, dated May 13, 2014, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be approved. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Railway |
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That a letter be sent to the Federal Minister of Transport requesting Protective Direction 32 be amended to require rail companies to report the nature, exact volume and frequency of dangerous goods transported through municipalities, so that an assessment of the risk to the municipality can be made; and |
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That Council submit a resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), with copies to Raymond Louie, FCM First Vice-President and Lower Mainland Local Government Association requesting that the federal government issues an amendment to Protective Direction 32 requiring rail companies to provide to municipalities the nature, exact volume and frequency of dangerous goods transported. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Takifugu Japanese Restaurant Ltd. Unit 133 - 4800 No. 3 Road |
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That the application from Takifugu Japanese Restaurant Ltd., for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 047295 from Monday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to Midnight to Monday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that: |
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Council supports the amendment for an increase in liquor service hours as the increase will not have a significant impact on the community. |
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Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in Section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows: |
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The potential for additional noise and traffic in the area was considered. |
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The impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process. |
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Given that there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor Licence should not change the establishment such that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose. |
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As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the view of the residents as follows: |
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Property owners and businesses within a 50 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application, providing instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted. |
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Signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper. This signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted. |
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Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows: |
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That based on the number of letters sent and the lack of response received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendments are acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Child Care Major Capital Funding Program 2014/15 - Province of BC |
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That “The Gardens” child care project located at 10640 No. 5 Road, be endorsed for submission to the Provincial Child Care Major Capital Funding Program 2014/15; |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Community Services be authorized to sign grant applications and agreements as required for this submission; and |
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That the City be authorized to grant a registrable charge in favour of the Province of BC against the title to the Lands restricting the ability of the City to sell, mortgage, transfer or lease (other than to the child care provider), or make other disposition of the property for a period of up to 10 years without the Province’s prior written consent if necessary. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Cotter Architects Inc. for Rezoning at 3471 Chatham Street from the "Steveston Commercial (CS3)" zone to a site specific "Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU26) – Steveston Village" zone |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9138 to: create a site specific “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU26) – Steveston Village” zone; and to rezone 3471 Chatham Street from the “Steveston Commercial (CS3)” zone to the “Commercial Mixed Use (ZMU26) – Steveston Village” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Tien Sher Land Investment Group Ltd. for Rezoning at 3391, 3411, 3451 No. 4 Road and Lot B, NWD PLAN 14909 from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Single Detached(RS2/B) |
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That third reading of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8789, for the rezoning of 3391, 3411, 3451 No. 4 Road and Lot B, NWD PLAN 14909, be rescinded; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 8789 be referred to the Monday, July 21, 2014 Public Hearing at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers of Richmond City Hall. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Application by Barbara Stylianou for Rezoning at 5280/5300 Moncton Street from Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1) to Single Detached (RS2/B) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9157, for the rezoning of 5280/5300 Moncton Street from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Car2Go - City Centre Car-Share Pilot Program |
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That: |
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the business terms (the “Business Terms”) specified in Attachment 2 of the staff report titled, Car2Go – City Centre Car-Share Pilot Program, dated May 28, 2014, from the Director, Transportation, for the purpose of entering into an Agreement between Car2Go Canada Ltd. and the City of Richmond for the use of public parking spaces on a one-year trial basis be approved; |
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the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Planning and Development be authorized to execute an Agreement based on the Business Terms; and |
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staff be directed to monitor the outcomes of the pilot program and report back to Council after one year of implementation. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2013 Annual Water Quality Report |
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That the 2013 Annual Water Quality Report, dated May 27, 2014, from the Director, Public Works, be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Proposed Policy for Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from City Facilities Demolition and Construction Activities |
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That a new policy respecting the Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from City Facilities Demolition and Construction Activities, as outlined in Attachment 1 to the staff report titled, Proposed Policy for Management of Waste and Recyclable Materials from City Facilities Demolition and Construction Activities, dated June 5, 2014, from the Director, Public Works, be adopted. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Letter Supporting Continuation of Clean Energy Vehicles Rebate |
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That a letter supporting the continuation of the Clean Energy Vehicles for British Columbia be sent to the BC Minister of Energy and Mines and Responsible for Core Review under the Mayor’s signature, with copies to Richmond MLAs, and Metro Vancouver members. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE |
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GEORGE MASSEY TUNNEL REPLACEMENT – STATUS UPDATE AND PROPOSED PROJECT OBJECTIVES |
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R14/12-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the proposed project objectives for the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel as described in the staff report dated May 23, 2014 from the Director, Transportation be endorsed and forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure for its consideration in the development of a preferred project scope of improvements; and |
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That the above Council resolution and a copy of the above report be forwarded to Richmond MLAs, TransLink, the Corporation of Delta and the Cities of Surrey, White Rock and Vancouver for information. |
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The question on Resolution R14/12-5 was not called as discussion ensued regarding endorsing the proposed project objectives. |
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In reply to queries from Council, Victor Wei, Director, Transportation, provided the following information: |
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the GMT is owned by the MOTI; |
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the MOTI has advised that keeping and maintaining the GMT is cost prohibitive; and |
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the proposed new bridge may facilitate an expanded peak-hour lane dedicated for transit or high occupancy vehicle use; this lane will likely be converted for light rail transit use in the future. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following amendment was introduced: |
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R14/12-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the proposed project objectives for the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel as described in the staff report dated May 23, 2014 from the Director, Transportation be amended to reflect the following: |
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Revise project objective E to read as follows: |
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E – An Iconic Bridge: being the first river crossing on Highway 99 entering into the western part of the region from the south, the new bridge should provide a provincial and regional legacy by incorporating a creative architectural design to signify it as an iconic visual gateway. |
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Add project objective F to read as follows: |
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F – Sustainable Transportation Options: promote excellence in facilitating sustainable transportation options including the potential of rapid transit in the near future. |
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CARRIED |
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The question on Resolution R14/12-5, as amended, was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
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Council Remuneration and Expenses for 2013 |
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R14/12-7 |
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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, 2013 be received for information. |
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2013 Statement of Financial Information |
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R14/12-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the 2013 Statement of Financial Information as per the staff report dated June 20, 2014 from the Manager, Business Advisory Services, be approved. |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Mayor Brodie announced the following appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2015: |
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Kyle May |
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Bill Zylmans |
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Janet Langelaan |
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Doug Wright |
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Dieter Geesing |
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Amil Alidina |
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Mayor Brodie announced that the name “Sweet Avenue” has been selected for the new diagonal road connecting Brown Road to Hazelbridge Way, and that name “Brown Road” has been selected for the extension of the existing north-south road to Sexsmith Road. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R14/12-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9028 (6433 Dyke Road, RZ 13-631467) |
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Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 9142 |
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PANEL |
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R14/12-10 |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 and Wednesday, June 11, 2014 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meeting held on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 be received for information; and |
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That the recommendation of the Panel to authorize the issuance of a Development Variance Permit (DV 14-657986) for the property at 3800 Georgia Street be endorsed, and the Permit so issued. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R14/12-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (8:57 p.m.). |
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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 23, 2014. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Acting Corporate Officer (Michelle Jansson) |