December 14, 2015 - Minutes
Regular Council
Monday, December 14, 2015
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Council Chambers |
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Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
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Councillor Ken Johnston |
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Call to Order: |
Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. |
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R15/21-1 |
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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 November 23, 2015, be adopted as circulated; |
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the minutes of the Special Council meeting for Public Hearings held on November 24, 2015, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the Metro Vancouver ‘Board in Brief’ dated November 27, 2015, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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AGENDA ADDITIONS |
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R15/21-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 22A – “Richmond Public Library 2016 Budget” and No. 22B – “2016 Operating Budget” be added to the Council Agenda. |
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CARRIED |
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2. |
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBERS TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS |
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R15/21-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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(a) |
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That Councillor Chak Au be appointed as the Council representative to the Translink – Southwest Area Transport Plan Senior Advisory Committee until December 12, 2016. |
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CARRIED |
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R15/21-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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(b) |
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That Mayor Malcolm Brodie be appointed as the Council representative to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation until December 12, 2016; and |
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That Councillour Alexa Loo be appointed as the alternate Council representative to the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation until December 12, 2016. |
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CARRIED |
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R15/21-5 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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(c) |
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That Councillor Harold Steves be appointed as the Council representative to the Steveston Harbour Authority Board (SHAB) until the Annual General Meeting of the SHAB in 2016; and |
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That Councillor Carol Day be appointed as the alternate Council representative to the Steveston Harbour Authority Board (SHAB) until the Annual General Meeting of the SHAB in 2016. |
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CARRIED |
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R15/21-6 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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(d) |
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That Councillor Carol Day be appointed as the Council representative to the BC Aviation Council until December 12, 2016; and |
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That Councillor Chak Au be appointed as the alternate Council representative to the BC Aviation Council until December 12, 2016. |
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CARRIED |
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NAMING OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND THEIR COMPOSITION BY THE MAYOR (in accordance with the Community Charter) |
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Mayor Brodie announced the following Standing Committees and their membership: |
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COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE |
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Cllr. Bill McNulty (Chair) |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE |
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Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair) |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE |
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Mayor Malcolm Brodie (Chair) |
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PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE |
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Cllr. Harold Steves (Chair) |
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PLANNING COMMITTEE |
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Cllr. Linda McPhail (Chair) |
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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE |
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Cllr. Chak Au (Chair) |
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL (AND THEIR ALTERNATES) AS THE LIAISONS TO CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS |
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R15/21-7 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 12, 2016: |
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Advisory Committee on the Environment – Councillor Carol Day; |
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Agricultural Advisory Committee – Councillor Harold Steves; |
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(c) |
Canada 150 Celebration Steering Committee – Councillor Bill McNulty (Chair), Councillor Linda McPhail, and Councillor Harold Steves; |
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(d) |
Child Care Development Advisory Committee – Councillor Alexa Loo; |
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Council/School Board Liaison Committee – Councillor Linda McPhail and Councillor Alexa Loo; |
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Economic Advisory Committee – Councillor Derek Dang and Councillor Chak Au; |
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Heritage Commission – Councillor Derek Dang; |
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Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee – Councillor Derek Dang (Chair) and Councillor Harold Steves; |
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Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee – Councillor Ken Johnston (Chair) and Councillor Linda McPhail; |
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Richmond Centre for Disability – Councillor Alexa Loo; |
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Richmond Chamber of Commerce – Councillor Chak Au and Councillor Alexa Loo (Alternate); |
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Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee – Councillor Derek Dang; |
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Richmond Family & Youth Court Committee – Councillor Carol Day; |
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Richmond Farmers' Institute – Councillor Harold Steves; |
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Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee – Councillor Derek Dang; |
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Richmond Parking Advisory Committee – Councillor Carol Day; |
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(q) |
Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee – Councillor Carol Day; |
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Richmond Sister City Advisory Committee – Councillor Bill McNulty; |
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(s) |
Richmond Sports Council – Councillor Bill McNulty; |
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Richmond Sports Wall of Fame Nominating Committee – Councillor Harold Steves; |
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Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee – Councillor Ken Johnston; |
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Seniors Advisory Committee – Councillor Ken Johnston; and |
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Vancouver Coastal Health/Richmond Health Services Local Governance Liaison Group – Councillor Alexa Loo. |
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CARRIED |
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS |
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R15/21-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following Council liaison (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 12, 2016: |
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Arenas Community Association – Councillor Bill McNulty; |
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City Centre Community Association – Councillor Linda McPhail; |
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East Richmond Community Association – Councillor Chak Au; |
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Hamilton Community Association – Councillor Derek Dang; |
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Richmond Art Gallery Association – Councillor Carol Day; |
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Richmond Fitness and Wellness Association – Councillor Linda McPhail; |
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Sea Island Community Association – Councillor Harold Steves; |
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South Arm Community Association – Councillor Carol Day; |
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Thompson Community Association – Councillor Bill McNulty; and |
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West Richmond Community Association – Councillor Ken Johnston. |
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CARRIED |
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS THE LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS |
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R15/21-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 12, 2016: |
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Aquatic Services Board – Councillor Linda McPhail; |
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Museum Society Board – Councillor Ken Johnston; |
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Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Board – Councillor Chak Au; and |
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Richmond Public Library Board – Councillor Chak Au and Councillor Alexa Loo (Alternate). |
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CARRIED |
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APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AS LIAISONS TO VARIOUS SOCIETIES |
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R15/21-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following Council liaisons (and where applicable, their alternates) be appointed until December 12, 2016: |
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(a) |
Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society – Councillor Harold Steves; |
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Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society – Councillor Carol Day; |
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London Heritage Farm Society – Councillor Chak Au; |
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Minoru Seniors Society – Councillor Derek Dang; |
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Richmond Nature Park Society – Councillor Linda McPhail; |
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Steveston Community Society – Councillor Alexa Loo; and |
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Steveston Historical Society – Councillor Bill McNulty. |
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CARRIED |
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APPOINTMENT OF PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL FOR LOCAL AREA SERVICES |
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R15/21-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the members of the Public Works and Transportation Committee be appointed as the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Area Services until December 12, 2016. |
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CARRIED |
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APPOINTMENT OF ACTING MAYORS FROM DECEMBER 15, 2015 TO DECEMBER 12, 2016 |
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R15/21-12 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following Acting Mayors be appointed until December 12, 2016: |
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December 15, 2015 – January 31, 2016 |
Cllr. Bill McNulty |
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February 1, 2016 – March 15, 2016 |
Cllr. Derek Dang |
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March 16 – April 30, 2016 |
Cllr. Carol Day |
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May 1 – June 15, 2016 |
Cllr. Ken Johnston |
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June 16 – July 31, 2016 |
Cllr. Alexa Loo |
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August 1 – September 15, 2016 |
Cllr. Harold Steves |
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September 16 – October 31, 2016 |
Cllr. Chak Au |
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November 1 – December 12, 2016 |
Cllr. Linda McPhail |
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CARRIED |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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R15/21-13 |
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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 (7:05 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Delegations from the floor on Agenda items – None. |
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R15/21-14 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:06 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R15/21-15 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 14 through No. 22 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 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on November 24, 2015; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on December 7, 2015; |
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the Finance Committee meeting held on December 7, 2015; and |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on December 8, 2015; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2015-2020 Seniors Service Plan |
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That the Community Services 2015-2020 Seniors Service Plan: Active and Healthy Living, presented as Attachment 1 in the staff report titled “2015-2020 Seniors Service Plan,” dated November 9, 2015, from the General Manager, Community Services, be adopted. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2016 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule |
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That the 2016 Council and Committee meeting schedule, attached to the staff report, dated November 16, 2015, from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be approved, including the following revisions as part of the regular August meeting break and December holiday season: |
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That the Regular Council meetings (open and closed) of August 8, August 22, and December 28, 2016 be cancelled; and |
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That the August 15, 2016 Public Hearing be re-scheduled to September 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Richmond City Hall. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Signing the Call for Action on Energy and Climate in the Building Sector |
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That the City join other regional stakeholders in the Call for Action on Energy and Climate in the Building Sector in support of a new provincial “Climate Leadership Plan”, as presented in the staff report titled “Signing the Call for Action on Energy and Climate in the Building Sector,” dated November 17, 2015, from the Director, Engineering. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Harvest Power Air Quality Permit Review |
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That comments regarding Harvest Fraser Richmond Organics Ltd. air quality permit renewal application in the staff report titled “Harvest Power Air Quality Permit Review,” dated November 17, 2015, from the Director, Engineering, be forwarded to Metro Vancouver’s Environmental Regulation and Enforcement branch; |
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That the staff report titled “Harvest Power Air Quality Permit Review,” dated November 17, 2015, from the Director, Engineering, be forwarded to Vancouver Coastal Health, including James Lu, Environmental Health, for their comments and recommendations; and |
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That the comments stress with Metro Vancouver the need for more effective enforcement. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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2016 Capital Budget |
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That the 2016 Capital Budget totalling $104.1M be approved and staff authorized to commence the 2016 Capital Projects. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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Alexandra Road Undergrounding Works Agreement |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, be authorized on behalf of the City to enter into one or more agreements with each of Polygon Jayden Mews Homes Ltd. (or a related company), Am-Pri Developments (2012) Ltd., 0846930 BC Ltd., British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority, Telus Communications Inc. and Shaw Cablesystems Limited, as required to facilitate the undergrounding of BC Hydro, Telus and Shaw infrastructure on Alexandra Road as described in the report from the Director, Engineering, dated November 19, 2015. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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21. |
Agricultural Land Reserve Appeal Application by Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society of BC for Non-Farm Use at 8100 No. 5 Road |
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That the application by Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society of BC for a non-farm use at 8100 No. 5 Road to develop a Hindu temple and off-street parking on the westerly 110 metres of the site be endorsed as presented to the Planning Committee on May 20, 2015 and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission; |
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That Richmond 2041 Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9506 that adds No. 5 Road Backlands Policies in Section 7.0 of the OCP be introduced and given first reading and forwarded to the February 2016 Public Hearing meeting; |
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That Richmond 2041 Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9506, 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 found to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3) (a) of the Local Government Act; |
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That Richmond 2041 Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9506, having been considered in accordance with OCP Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043 and Section 882(3)(c) of the Local Government Act, will be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment in advance of the Public Hearing; |
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That this report and Bylaw 9506, be forwarded to the Richmond Agricultural Advisory Committee for comments in advance of the Public Hearing; |
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That staff be directed to host a public information meeting with all affected property owners along the No. 5 Road corridor to explain the proposed OCP amendment (i.e., changes to the No. 5 Road Backlands Policy) in advance of the Public Hearing; |
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That Policy 5037 “No. 5 Road Backlands Policy” be rescinded once Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9506 is adopted; and |
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That staff be directed to continue to monitor the progress of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement project and report back when the impacts on the Backlands are better known. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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22. |
Application by Kenneth Kevin McWilliam for Rezoning at 10631 Williams Road from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9508, for the rezoning of 10631 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Compact Single Detached (RC2),” be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA |
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FINANCE COMMITTEE – |
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22A. |
Richmond Public Library 2016 Budget |
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R15/21-16 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Richmond Public Library proposed 2016 budget of $8,743,930 be approved. |
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The question on Resolution No. R15/21-16 was not called as discussion ensued regarding the potential impacts to the community regarding the proposed reductions in branch operating hours. Staff was directed to monitor and report back to Council on any impacts as a result of the reduction to the 2016 Library Budget. |
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The question on Resolution No. R15/21-16 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. McNulty and McPhail opposed. |
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2016 Operating Budget |
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R15/21-17 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That: |
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the 2016 Operating Budget presented in the staff report report titled 2016 Operating Budget Options dated December 9, 2015 from the Director, Finance with a tax increase of 2.00%, after utilizing rate stabilization funding of up to 0.06% ($113,880) be approved; |
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ongoing additional levels in the amount of $209,653 with a tax impact of 0.11% as presented in Appendix 3 of the staff report titled “2016 Operating Budget Options” from the Director, Finance be approved; |
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ongoing additional levels in the amount of $1,827,331 for 12 additional police officers be approved with no 2016 tax impact by utilizing a corporate reset as detailed in the staff report report titled “2016 Operating Budget Options,” dated December 9, 2015, from the Director, Finance, be approved; |
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staff be authorized to make budget transfers between divisions to ensure that the corporate reset does not impact the division’s service levels; |
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the Rate Stabilization Account be used to pay for the capital costs associated with the additional 12 police officers for a total of $192,910; and |
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a tax increase of 1.00% for infrastructure replacement needs as per Council’s Long Term Financial Management Strategy be approved. |
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The question on R15/21-17 was not called as the Chair commented on the proposed 2016 Operating Budget, noting that the proposed tax increase of 3.11% would include (i) a reduction in the base level budget to 2.00%, (ii) operating additional level requests of 0.11%, and (iii) the allocation for infrastructure replacement of 1.00%. In addition, the Chair advised that the additional 12 police officers would be funded through the “Corporate Reset” as described in the staff report. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following Amendment was introduced: |
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R15/21-18 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Item (1) be amended to reduce the tax increase for the 2016 Operating Budget to 1.89%. |
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DEFEATED |
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There was agreement to separate Resolution R15/21-17 for voting purposes. |
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The question on Part (1) of Resolution R15/21-17 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and McNulty opposed. |
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The question on Part (2) of Resolution R15/21-17 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Day and McNulty opposed. |
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The question on Parts (3), (4) and (5) of Resolution R15/21-17 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Au opposed. |
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The question on Part (6) of Resolution R15/21-17 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllrs. Au, Day and McNulty opposed. |
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2016 One-Time Expenditures |
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R15/21-19 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the recommended one-time expenditures in the amount of $1.635M, as outlined in the staff report titled “2016 One-Time Expenditures”, be approved for funding from the Rate Stabilization Account. |
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The question on Resolution No. R15/21-19 was not called as a motion was proposed to amend to delete Items No. 3 – “Heritage Inventory Review and Update,” No. 4 – “New Traffic and Speed Counters,” No. 5 – “Child Care Needs Assessment and Strategy,” No. 7 – “Community Services Communications/Marketing Plan,” No. 8 – “Richmond Museum Development Plan,” No. 9 – “Britannia Feasibility Study and Upgrades,” and No. 12 – “Richmond Fire Rescue Mobile Inspections” from the 2016 One-Time Expenditures, but the motion failed to receive a seconder. |
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The question on the Resolution No. R15/21-19 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Day opposed. |
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24. |
2016 Council Community Initiatives One-Time Expenditures |
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R15/21-20 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the one-time expenditure requests as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled “2016 Council Community Initiatives One-Time Expenditures” from the Director, Finance, be approved as follows: |
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2017 Canada 150th Steveston Ships to Shore Events in the amount of $895,000; |
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Richmond Gateway Theatre Society Sustainability in the amount of $24,000; and |
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That funding for the initiatives outlined above be included in the City’s 5-Year Financial Plan (2016-2020) Bylaw. |
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CARRIED |
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R15/21-21 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the one-time expenditure request for the Interurban Tram Restoration Project in the amount of $396,000 be approved; and |
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That funding for the Interurban Tram Restoration Project be included in the City’s 5-Year Financial Plan (2016-2020) Bylaw. |
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The question on Resolution No. R15/21-21 was not called as Council members spoke to the importance of restoring the most valuable artefact in the City’s inventory and to the tram’s history and service to the community from 1906 to 1958. Also, it was noted that only 6 of the original 28 Interurban Trams remain and that the tram was a pioneer of electric transportation. |
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In reply to questions from Council, Jane Fernyhough, Directors, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, advised that the funds would fully complete the restoration of the tram including the stabilization and repair of all operating systems, mechanical and undercarriage works, exterior bodywork, and interior finishing. She further advised that costs related to extending the hours of operation are not a part of the capital expenditure request. |
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The question on the Resolution No. R15/21-21 was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS |
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R15/21-22 |
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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 (8:52 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Lynda Pasacreta, President, Richmond Garden Club, introduced Gary Lake, Past Chair, and Jill Wright, Coordinator, and presented Council with the Club’s 2016 Paulik Park calendar. Council thanked the representatives of the Garden Club for their excellent work on the Paulik Park Gardens and the calendar. |
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With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (attached to and forming part of these Minutes as Schedule 1), Mary Ellen Schaafsma, Director, Research and Product Development, United Way of the Lower Mainland, provided an update on Richmond-specific socio-demographic information to help inform planning and strategies. |
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The Chair spoke to the City employees’ generosity in raising approximately $50,000 annually in support of the United Way. |
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In response to a query from Council, Terry Crowe, Manager, Policy Planning, commented that staff would notify the Richmond School District, Advisory Committees, and Community Centers, including a link to the City’s website, with regard to the information provided by the United Way. |
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Discussion took place related to the issues surrounding mental health. As a result of the discussion the following referral was introduced: |
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R15/21-23 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the presentation titled “United Way of the Lower Mainland Community Profile Series – Richmond December 2015,” be referred to staff to work with the United Way representatives regarding the information. |
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CARRIED |
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R15/21-24 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (9:12 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Mayor Brodie expressed condolences to the family and friends of long-time Richmond City Councillor Doug Sandberg who passed away on November 30, 2015 at the age of 67. He spoke to Mr. Sandberg’s contributions to Richmond as a multi-term Councillor and as an active member in the community. |
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Mayor Brodie announced the following appointments: |
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Appointments to the Richmond Museum Society Board |
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Two Year Term |
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Joe Da Silva |
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Mark Mazzone |
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Jasmine Lai |
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Appointments to the Richmond Public Art Advisory Committee |
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Two Year Term |
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Shawne MacIntyre |
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Jennifer Heine |
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Hal Owens |
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Sheng Zhao |
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Appointments to the Richmond Public Aquatic Services Board |
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Two Year Term |
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Peggy Chan |
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Brigitte Fritz |
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Rosemary Nickerson |
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Shirley Laing |
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Appointments to the Richmond Public Seniors Advisory Committee |
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Two Year Term |
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Neil Bernbaum |
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Aileen Cormack |
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Mohinder Grewal |
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Jacqueline Schell |
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Doug Symons |
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Daryl Whiting |
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Peter Lik Man Chan |
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Appointments to the Richmond Family and Youth Court Advisory Committee |
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Two Year Term |
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Vin Chahal |
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Shannon Faleiro |
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Jonathan Feng |
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Neelu Kang Dhaliwal |
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Heather McDonald |
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Lorne Wise |
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Rod Belleza |
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Jun Wen Chen |
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Gary Cross |
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Helen Huang |
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Kuldip Johal |
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Andrew Hu |
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Brian McIlroy |
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Stephen Morris |
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Kris von Schalburg |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R15/21-25 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Inter-municipal Business Licence Bylaw No. 9040, Amendment Bylaw No. 9492 |
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Inter-municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw No. 9493 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9243 |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R15/21-26 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (9:20 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, December 14, 2015. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (David Weber) |
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