July 25, 2016 - Minutes
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Regular Council
Monday, July 25, 2016
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
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Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. |
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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 July 11, 2016, be adopted as circulated; and |
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the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on July 18, 2016, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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PRESENTATION |
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Alen Postolka, Manager, District Energy, presented the International District Energy Association (IDEA) 2016 System of the Year Award to the Alexandra District Energy Utility (ADEU). The award was received by Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie on behalf of the City of Richmond. The award recognizes the industry benchmark for excellence and is the highest honor which can be presented by IDEA. Alexandra District Energy Utility is a sustainable district energy system which centralizes energy for production of heating, cooling, and domestic hot water. It services residential and commercial customers in the West Cambie neighbourhood. The system currently provides service to five residential buildings and one institutional building. |
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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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. |
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Item No. 11 – George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project –Application to Agricultural Land Commission on Highway 99 Widening for Transportation, Utility and Recreational Trail Use |
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Deirdre Whalen, 13631 Blundell Road, read from her written submission (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office) which made reference to the goals of the 1992 Livable Region Strategic Plan, the Provincial Growth Strategies Act – Bill 11, and the Livable Region Strategic Plan and Transport 2021: A Parallel Planning. Ms. Whalen noted that the George Massey Tunnel achieves none of the goals of the aforementioned strategic plans and rather is in contravention of these strategies. The writer suggested that the contraventions of the BC Laws should be brought to light and be added to Agricultural Land Committee submission. |
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Ms. Whalen suggested that an alternative which should have been considered would have been to add more busses and produce more transit options. She hopes that the Mayors’ Council can make the Province aware that it is breaking its own laws. |
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Item No. 9 – Council Policies on Provincially Regulated Liquor Establishments |
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In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Linda McPhail declared to be in a conflict of interest as her husband has an interest in a liquor establishment; Councillor McPhail left the meeting – 7:09 p.m. |
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Keith Stone, 211-3860 Albert Street, Burnaby, representing the British Columbia Government and Service Employees Union (BDGEU), made reference to the fallout of alcohol usage and mentioned that he experienced firsthand the effects as his son’s death was caused by alcohol related factors. Mr. Stone noted that British Columbia consumes the second highest amount of alcohol in Canada and suggested that the increase in the availability of liquor will increase the usage of liquor in British Columbia. |
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Mr. Stone advised Richmond City Council that the other factors to consider when making their decision on liquor products available in stores included (i) the international trade agreements, (ii) the levels of government exposed to legal action by not restricting alcohol, and (iii) the growth of privatized liquor stores over the years. He concluded that the marketing of food and alcohol in the same location might cause problems to those unaware of the dangers of alcohol. |
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Item No. 9 – Council Policies on Provincially Regulated Liquor Establishments |
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Sherry Delaine, 21794 126 Avenue, Maple Ridge, a member of the BCGEU and an executive on the liquor component, spoke against the item and mentioned that she is concerned with the loss of jobs for the members of the BCGEU. She noted that the rationale for allowing wine, ciders and sake produced in BC to be sold in stores could potentially lead, over time, to the inclusion of craft beer and craft distilleries produced in BC to be sold in grocery stores. |
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Ms. Delaine stressed that wine has higher alcohol content than most beers, but that alcohol, in all forms, is still an addictive substance. She also mentioned that Tim Stockwell, head of the BC Centre for Addictions Research, considered that the market’s ability to control access to liquor leads to the destruction of public health and safety. Ms. Delaine also noted that 25% of hospital admissions are related to alcohol and urged City Council to select the 1km radius option for the item being discussed. |
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Item No. 9 – Council Policies on Provincially Regulated Liquor Establishments |
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Jeff Geinard, Executive Director, Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), speaking on behalf of the 21 small business liquor stores in Richmond, noted that he is pleased with the process taken by Richmond City Council and strongly supports Item 9, Option 2. Mr. Geinard indicated support for the 1km rule as it allows market certainty for retailers and ensures that liquor products are not oversold in certain areas. |
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Mr. Geinard referred to the promotional stores initially used to make consumers aware of BC wines and noted that these stores were initially never intended to become fully stocked liquor stores. He mentioned that allowing grocery stores to be exempt from the 1km rule would promote destructive competition and explained that in similar situations 65-70% of the wine market is taken over by grocery stores over a period of 15 years. In reply to questions from City Council, Mr. Geinard stated that if the 1km rule were in effect, he guesses that there would be room for approximately one or two more liquor stores. |
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Item No. 9 – Council Policies on Provincially Regulated Liquor Establishments |
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Mike Clarke, Executive Vice President with BCGEU, indicated his support for the second option of Item 9 –the 1 km rule. He expressed concerns that more access to alcohol would (i) lead to more alcohol-related deaths, (ii) increase theft in grocery stores, and (iii) increase policing costs in communities. Mr. Clarke noted that retail grocery stores are usually formatted with higher shelves and therefore present challenges to preventing theft. Liquor stores are usually smaller and are structured differently as to allow sight lines throughout the entire store. |
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Mr. Clarke noted that employees in BC Liquor Stores go through a training process which allows them to identify underage customers and also identify intoxicated customers. BCGEU employees are currently being paid a “living wage” and the opening of the market would potentially see a reduction in wages. Mr. Clarke noted that a successful challenge of the North American Free Trade Agreement on BC wines, under the Grocery Store Access Model, would negatively impact local wineries and businesses and that any municipality looking to broaden liquor sales should get legal advice before proceeding. |
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Item No. 9 – Council Policies on Provincially Regulated Liquor Establishments |
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Burt Hick, Rising Tide Consultants, 1130 West Pender Street, former manager of the Liquor Control Licencing Branch in the 1980’s, recommended that more consideration be given to the topic and believes allowing wine in grocery stores is a slippery slope. He noted that the companies Overwaitea and Loblaws are only able to enter the market as the liquor licences are being auctioned off at prices which are unaffordable for small to medium sized grocery stores. |
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Mr. Hick discussed a past policy review which was chaired by the Mayor of Chilliwack and which arrived on the conclusions that (i) people only need a clothing store and grocery store to survive, (ii) by making alcohol readily available in grocery stores it allows the consumer to easily access an addictive substance, (iii) minors are usually present in grocery stores after school, and (iv) an increase in the consumption of alcohol leads to domestic violence, alcoholic deaths, fire costs, and ambulance costs. Mr. Hick concluded by saying that alcohol should be kept out of grocery stores, or, failing that, keep the 1km rule. |
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Councillor Linda McPhail returned to the meeting – 7:33 p.m. |
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Item No. 27 – Hollybridge Way Plaza Public Artwork |
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Christopher Charlebois, 10911 Hogarth Drive, Artist, and a Richmond resident since 1958, asked Richmond City Council to notice the main components of the artwork of Item 27. It was noted by Mr. Charlebois that the grand nature of the large plastic artwork portrays a tacky gimmick and considers the piece a waste of resources which destroys the view of the landscape. He suggested that the location of the artwork would fit better in an entertainment location such as a mall or casino. |
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Mr. Charlebois made reference to the Fisherman’s Needle artwork, found in Steveston, which he noted as: graceful, beautiful, elegant and did not disturb the environment but rather accommodated and added to the area. He hopes that future generations do not look back and laugh at choices made by this generation. Mr. Charlebois concluded that the money received from the developers’ contributions could instead be applied to art programs, schools, professionals and put to better use. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Committee rise and report (7:42 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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R16/14-4 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Items No. 6 through No. 8 and Items No. 10 through No. 25 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 July 12, 2016; |
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the General Purposes Committee meeting held on July 18, 2016; |
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the Planning Committee meeting held on July 19, 2016; |
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the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on July 20, 2016; and |
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the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Committee meeting held on July 21, 2016; |
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be received for information. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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EMERGENCY PLAN ASSISTANCE FOR SEA ISLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION |
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That the staff report titled “Emergency Plan Assistance for Sea Island Community Association” dated June 20, 2016, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be endorsed to begin a pilot project between the City’s Emergency Programs Department and the Sea Island Community Association to develop an outline for a neighbourhood emergency plan; and |
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That the plan outline be used as a template for other neighbourhood groups wishing to become actively prepared. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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BC EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES MODELLING STUDY |
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That the staff report titled “BC Emergency Health Services Modelling Study,” from Fire Chief John McGowan, dated May 18, 2016, be received for information; and |
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That a letter be sent to the Provincial Ministry of Health requesting that Richmond Fire Rescue be authorized to use the Provincial Patient Care Record form as part of the delivery of pre-hospital medical care through the first responder program. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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COUNCIL POLICIES ON PROVINCIALLY REGULATED LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS |
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Please see Page 17 for action on this item. |
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APPLICATION TO AMEND FOOD-PRIMARY LIQUOR LICENCE - THE PARKS AND PEOPLE HOLDINGS LTD. DOING BUSINESS AS COCORU, UNIT 2140-8391 ALEXANDRA RD. |
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That the application from The Parks and People Holdings Ltd., doing business as, Cocoru, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 306690 from 9:00 a.m. to midnight Monday to Sunday to 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday to Sunday, 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; and |
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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 licensed 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 meter radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application, providing instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted; and |
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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; and |
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Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the view 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 amendment is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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GEORGE MASSEY TUNNEL REPLACEMENT PROJECT –APPLICATION TO AGRICULTURAL LAND COMMISSION ON HIGHWAY 99 WIDENING FOR TRANSPORTATION, UTILITY AND RECREATIONAL TRAIL USE |
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That a letter be sent to the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission: |
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Requesting that the following further detailed information, as outlined in the attached report, be provided by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding its application for Transportation, Utility and Recreational Trail Use along the Highway 99 corridor to allow for the widening of Highway 99 as part of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project: |
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Substantiate the claims of transportation benefits and specify how Rice Mill Road could become a farm route alternative to Steveston Highway without assuming any improvement costs to be borne by the municipality; |
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Demonstrate how the Project will maintain, protect and enhance the City’s riparian management areas and environmentally sensitive areas on both sides of Highway 99 through a net gain approach; |
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Clarify how topsoil conservation will be undertaken; |
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Ensure that the highway right-of-way identified for potential return to agricultural use will be farmed upon completion of the Project; |
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Clarify how the Project will improve the highway right-of-way identified for potential return to agricultural use; |
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Conduct a soils analysis study to better document and assess the soil capability of the parcels required for the Project and the highway right-of-way identified for potential return to agricultural use; and |
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Validate that the highway right-of-way identified for potential return to agricultural use will be improved to a soil capability class equal to or better than that of the parcels required for the Project to ensure a net gain in soil quality, not just total area; |
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Expressing the following concerns regarding the proposed acquisition of a parcel of the City land comprising the Gardens Agricultural Park: |
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Reduction in the overall size of the park by 17.8 percent; |
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Reduction in the size of the park elements of the community gardens, agricultural demonstration gardens, and parking lot by 50 percent; |
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Impact on the approved park design such that a new park design process must be undertaken including public consultation; and |
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Additional costs and resources required to undertake the park design process; and |
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Expressing concern that the Province is taking farm land from the west side of Highway 99 as opposed to the east side, as property on the west side of Highway 99 is dedicated to farming purposes pursuant to agreements between the City of Richmond and third parties in the Agricultural Land Reserve; and |
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Requesting that the approval of the application not be granted until the above information is submitted for further review and the above issues are considered by the Agricultural Land Commission and the City of Richmond, as well as other relevant stakeholders such as the Agricultural Advisory Committee, to be satisfactorily addressed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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REQUEST FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE GRANT FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESERVE FUND |
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That $134,538 be paid to the Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver towards development cost charges associated with the six (6) affordable homeownership units and six (6) affordable secondary rental suites located at 8180 Ash Street; and |
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That the 5-Year Financial Plan (2016-2020) be amended to include an additional $134,538 from the Affordable Housing Capital Reserve Fund for the City’s grant towards the development. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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APPLICATION BY FARZANA AND TRILOCHAN KHOKHAR FOR REZONING AT 10644 RAILWAY AVENUE FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO LARGE LOT ARTERIAL ROAD COACH HOUSE (RCH2) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9498, to create the “Large Lot Arterial Road Coach House (RCH2)” zone, and to rezone 10644 Railway Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Large Lot Arterial Road Coach House (RCH2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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APPLICATION BY GBL ARCHITECTS, ON BEHALF OF TRANS-PACIFIC BUSINESS CORPORATION, INC. NO. 33797 FOR REZONING AT 7260 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY FROM AUTO-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL (CA) TO MID-RISE CONGREGATE HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL USE (ZR11) – BRIGHOUSE VILLAGE (CITY CENTRE) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9547 to create the “Mid-Rise Congregate Housing and Commercial Use (ZR11) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)” zone, and to rezone 7260 Westminster Highway from “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” to “Mid-Rise Congregate Housing and Commercial Use (ZR11) – Brighouse Village (City Centre)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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APPLICATION BY 1037533 BC LTD. FOR REZONING AT 8620 RAILWAY AVENUE FROM SINGLE DETACHED (RS1/E) TO TOWN HOUSING (ZT80) – RAILWAY AVENUE |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9563, to create the “Town Housing (ZT80) – Railway Avenue” zone, and to rezone 8620 Railway Avenue from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “Town Housing (ZT80) – Railway Avenue” zone, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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APPLICATION BY TRENDSETTER HOMES LTD. FOR REZONING AT 11920/11940 DUNAVON PLACE FROM TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/A) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9571, for the rezoning of 11920/11940 Dunavon Place from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/A)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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APPLICATION BY WESTMARK DEVELOPMENTS LTD. FOR REZONING AT 6700/6720 NO. 1 ROAD FROM TWO-UNIT DWELLINGS (RD1) TO SINGLE DETACHED (RS2/C) |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9583, for the rezoning of 6700/6720 No. 1 Road from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/C)”, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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APPLICATION BY 8572534 CANADA LTD. FOR REZONING AT 5960 NO. 6 ROAD TO ALLOW A LICENSED HEALTH CANADA MEDICAL MARIHUANA PRODUCTION FACILITY |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9109, to create the “Licensed Health Canada Pharmaceutical Production (ZI11)” zoning district and rezone 11320 Horseshoe Way (RZ 13-639815) to “Licensed Health Canada Pharmaceutical Production (ZI11)”, be abandoned; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9592, for the rezoning of 5960 No. 6 Road to allow a licensed Health Canada medical marihuana production facility and supporting uses on a site-specific basis in the “Light Industrial (IL)” zoning district, be introduced and given first reading. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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PROPOSED GOODWYN ENTERPRISES (2015) LTD. SERVICING AGREEMENT |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to finalize and execute a Servicing Agreement between the City and Goodwyn Enterprises (2015) Ltd. to abandon and replace ageing infrastructure that passes through and around properties owned by Goodwyn Enterprises (2015) Ltd., and to discharge a statutory right of way (Plan No. 47019), based on the material terms and conditions set out in the staff report titled “Proposed Goodwyn Enterprises (2015) Ltd. Servicing Agreement” dated June 27, 2016 from the Director, Engineering. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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MUNICIPAL ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH OPTIC ZOO NETWORKS LTD. |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to execute, on behalf of the City, a Municipal Access Agreement between the City and Optic Zoo Networks Ltd. containing the material terms and conditions set out in the staff report titled, “Municipal Access Agreement with Optic Zoo Networks Ltd.”, dated May 31, 2016 from the Director, Engineering. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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PESTICIDE USE CONTROL BYLAW AMENDMENTS IN RESPONSE TO THE PROVINCIAL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATION AMENDMENTS |
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That the Pesticide Use Control Bylaw No. 8514, Amendment Bylaw No. 9574 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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RIPARIAN RESPONSE STRATEGY REVIEW |
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That the stakeholder consultation program outlined in the report titled “Riparian Response Strategy Review” from the Director, Engineering, dated June 27, 2016, be endorsed. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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REVIEW OF RICHMOND PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
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That the Richmond Parking Advisory Committee and the Richmond Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee be dissolved; and |
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That past and current members of the above committees be thanked for their contributions. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACT 5659 EOI – SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF CONDUITS & WATER SERVICE PIPES USING TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER RELATED CIVIL WORKS |
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That Contract 5659 EOI – “Supply and Installation of Conduits & Water Service Pipes Using Trenchless Technology and Other Related Civil Works” be awarded to Ulmer Contracting Limited and that staff be authorized to extend the contract in one-year increments up to five years in total and, if required, extend the contract beyond the five-year term on a month-by-month basis until such time a new contract can be advertised and awarded; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Planning and Development, be authorized to execute the above contract. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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PHOENIX NET LOFT FEASIBILITY STUDY |
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That a feasibility study be completed for the Phoenix Net Loft for future use as an artist creation and support space, and other uses as outlined in the report titled “Phoenix Net Loft Feasibility Study” dated June 27, 2016 from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services; |
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That the City’s 5 Year Financial Plan (2016-2020) be amended to include the feasibility study in the amount of $100,000, to be funded from the Rate Stabilization Account; |
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That an application for the feasibility study for the Phoenix Net Loft be submitted to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund through the Department of Canadian Heritage; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager of Community Services, be authorized to enter into funding agreements with the Government of Canada for the above mentioned project should it be approved for funding by the Government of Canada. |
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ADOPTED ON CONSENT |
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NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS |
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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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COUNCIL POLICIES ON PROVINCIALLY REGULATED LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS |
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In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Linda McPhail declared to be in a conflict of interest as her husband has an interest in a liquor establishment; Councillor McPhail left the meeting – 8:28 p.m. |
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In reply to questions from City Council, Carli Edwards, Manager, Customer Services and Licencing, explained that (i) the proposed New Policy is harmonized with Provincial Regulations and also adds an additional layer to prevent stores from being within 500m from schools and parks, (ii) stores wishing to convert from wine to liquor would need to go through a rezoning process, (iii) standards for the presentation of wine on grocery store shelves is regulated by the province and needs to be separated from other aisles, (iv) liquor is required to be sold by an individual over the age of 19, and (v) the province has recently auctioned 6 liquor licences, which can locate anywhere in the province, and existing liquor licences can be sold to competitors by existing liquor stores. |
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Richmond City Council discussed if it was possible to regulate the number of liquor stores opening as a result of the new policy; concerns were also expressed about (i) the likelihood of a proliferation of liquor establishments, (ii) whether any new liquor establishments could possibly open anywhere in Richmond under the 1km rule, (iii)the social consequences of more liquor stores the community, (iv) the option of implementing a blanket policy more restrictive than the Provincial regulations, and (v) the option of having staff review the outcomes of the policy after implementation. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the new consolidated Council Policy titled “Applications for Liquor Licences – New or Amended” (Attachment 1), which harmonizes with Provincial legislation by: |
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eliminating the 1km buffer requirement for wine stores; |
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continuing the requirement for a rezoning process for stand-alone liquor or wine stores and for full liquor sales within a grocery store; and |
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reinforcing the requirement for a neighbourhood survey and Council input for all applications for new or permanent changes to liquor licences; |
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be approved; |
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That the following Council policies be rescinded: |
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Policy 9003 Neighbourhood Public House Applications – Process for Appropriately Zoned Land; |
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Policy 9305 Liquor Primary Licence and Food Primary Liquor Licence – Hours of Operation; |
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Policy 9306 Rezoning Applications Intended to Facilitate Provincially Licensed Liquor Primary Uses; |
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Policy 9307 Licencee Retail Store (LRS) Rezoning Applications; |
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Policy 9308 Temporary Changes to Liquor Licenses – Short Term Requests by Licence Holders; |
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Policy 9309 Guidelines for Free Standing Licensee Retail Store (LRS) Rezoning Applications; and |
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Policy 9310 Guidelines for Liquor Primary Licensed Establishments Rezoning Applications; and |
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That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9591 to: |
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Amend the definition of “Retail, general” and add a definition of “Grocery store” to allow the sale of BC wines in grocery stores; and |
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Create a new definition of “Wine store” so that specific regulations can be applied to this use; |
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be introduced and given first reading. |
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That staff review the policies and bylaws and report back to Council after 12 months. |
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The question Resolution No. R16/14-5 was not called as staff were directed to seek legal advice and report back to Council on whether the City could implement a “blanket” policy that was more restrictive than the Provincial regulation. |
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The question on Resolution No. R16/14-5 was then called and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Steves opposed. |
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Councillor Linda McPhail returned to the meeting – 9:00 p.m. |
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PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Councillor Harold Steves, Chair |
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26. |
5460-5560 MONCTON STREET SIDEWALK PUBLIC ARTWORK |
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In reply to questions, Eric Fiss, Public Art Planner, remarked that the maintenance of the artwork would be relatively low and that the original Japanese poetry would be translated into English to make the artwork universal. |
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That the concept proposal and installation of the artwork proposed for the 5460–5560 Moncton Street Sidewalk, “Poet’s Promenade” by artist Jeanette G. Lee, as presented in the staff report titled “5460–5560 Moncton Street Sidewalk Public Artwork” dated June 27, 2016, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved. |
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CARRIED |
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HOLLYBRIDGE WAY PLAZA PUBLIC ARTWORK |
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Discussion ensued on the appropriateness of the art for the area, the meaning of the artwork, the process undertaken by the developer to meet the City requirements for the artwork, and the consideration of the Guidelines for Public Art when approving artwork. |
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In response to queries, Mr. Fiss confirmed that (i) there was only one Richmond resident on the committee involved which made the decision on the artwork, (ii) the artwork would be comprised of replicas of native BC flowers, and that (iii) the intention of the artwork is to disrupt the view and draw people to the area. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the concept proposal and installation of the artwork proposed for the Hollybridge Way Plaza, “Flower Tree” by artist Choi Jeong Hwa, as presented in the staff report titled “Hollybridge Way Plaza Public Artwork” dated June 29, 2016, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be approved. |
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DEFEATED |
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie announced that “Shinde Street” has been selected as the name for the proposed new road in the Steveston Trites neighbourhood area - Section 12 Block 3 Range 7. |
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BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION |
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R16/14-8 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the following bylaws be adopted: |
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Walkway Closing and Removal of Walkway Dedication Bylaw No. 9543 |
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Housing Agreement (9251 & 9291 Alexandra Road) Bylaw No. 9544 |
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Housing Agreement (23241, 23281 and part of 23301 Gilley Road, and part of 23060 and 23000 Westminster Highway) Bylaw No. 9552 |
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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaws 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9041 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9042 |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9487 |
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Richmond Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 9572 |
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Richmond Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 9581 |
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R16/14-9 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9015 |
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R16/14-10 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment |
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CARRIED |
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R16/14-11 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9290 |
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That the minutes of the Development Permit Panel meeting held on July 13, 2016 and the Chair’s report for the Development Permit Panel meetings held on September 10, 2014, December 10, 2014, and March 25, 2015, be received for information; and |
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That the recommendations of the Panel to authorize the issuance of: |
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a Development Permit (DP 13-646028) for the property at 9080 No. 3 Road; |
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a Development Permit (DP 14-663759) for the property at 7400, 7420 and 7440 Railway Avenue; and |
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a Development Permit (DP 14-659747) for the property at 2671, 2711, 2811, 2831, 2851, 2911, 2931, 2951, 2971 and 2991 No. 3 Road; |
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be endorsed, and the Permits so issued. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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R16/14-13 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (9:29 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, July 25, 2016. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (David Weber) |