November 27, 2017 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

1.

Motion to:

(1)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on November 14, 2017 (distributed previously); and

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(2)

adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting for Public Hearings held on November 20, 2017.

AGENDA ADDITIONS & DELETIONS

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

2.

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

3.

Delegations from the floor on Agenda items.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR LEGAL REASONS, DELEGATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ZONING OR OCP AMENDMENT BYLAWS WHICH ARE TO BE ADOPTED.

4.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

CONSENT AGENDA

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

CONSENT AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

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Receipt of Committee minutes

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RCMP Monthly Activity Report – September 2017

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Minoru Place Activity Centre Reuse Options

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2018 Age-Friendly Communities Grant Submission

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Proposed Taxation Framework For Cannabis Products

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Election Reserve And Advance Planning For The 2018 Election

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Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee - Terms Of Reference Update

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Land use applications for first reading (to be further considered at the Public Hearing on December 18, 2017):

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10011 Seacote Road – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2) (Ken Phuah – applicant)

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10460 Williams Road – Rezone from Single Detached (RS1/E) to Compact Single Detached (RC2) (Raj Dhaliwal – applicant)

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City of Richmond-Translink Travelsmart Partnership – Completion of Pilot Program

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Translink Southwest Area Transport Plan – Results of Phase 2 Consultation and Preparation of Draft Final Plan

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Burkeville Drainage

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2017 Union of BC Municipalities Community Emergency Preparedness Fund

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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Requirements for New Developments

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Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9778

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Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9777

5.

Motion to adopt Items No. 6 through No. 21 by general consent.

6.

COMMITTEE MINUTES

That the minutes of:

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(1)

the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on November 14, 2017;

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(2)

the Community Safety Committee meeting held on November 15, 2017;

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(3)

the General Purposes Committee meeting held on November 20, 2017;

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(4)

the Planning Committee meeting held on November 21, 2017;

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(5)

the Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting held on November 22, 2017; and

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(6)

the Council/School Board Liaison Committee meeting held on November 8, 2017;

be received for information.

7.

RCMP Monthly Activity Report - September 2017
(File Ref. No. 09-5000-01) (REDMS No. 5576972)

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See Page CNCL-90 for full report

COMMUNITY SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be written to the Vancouver Airport Authority to review RCMP staff resources required to accommodate the increase in volume through Vancouver Airport.

8.

Minoru Place Activity Centre Reuse Options
(File Ref. No. 06-2345-20-MINO1) (REDMS No. 5514772 v.13; 5521863)

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See Page CNCL-108 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the recommended option, Option 1: Community Education and Arts Space, be approved as the preferred reuse of the Minoru Place Activity Centre as detailed in the staff report titled “Minoru Place Activity Centre Reuse Options,” dated October 31, 2017, from the Interim Director, Parks and Recreation;

(2)

That the recommended option, Option 1: Community Education and Arts Space, be considered as part of the Minoru Park Vision Plan, as detailed in the staff report titled “Minoru Place Activity Centre Reuse Options,” dated October 31, 2017, from the Interim Director, Parks and Recreation; and

(3)

That staff consider the financing for the use and restoration of the Minoru Place Activity Centre, the specific uses within community education and arts usage of the building, and accommodating other community groups with space needs.  

9.

2018 Age-Friendly Communities Grant Submission
(File Ref. No. 07-3400-01) (REDMS No. 5621510 v.3)

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See Page CNCL-272 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 2018 Age-friendly Communities Grant Program for $25,000 in the Age-friendly Assessments, Action Plans and Planning Category be endorsed; and

(2)

That, should the funding application be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and a General Manager be authorized to enter into agreement with the UBCM for the above mentioned project and the 5-Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) be updated accordingly.

10.

proposed taxation framework for cannabis products
(File Ref. No. 12-8000-01) (REDMS No. 5657159 v. 2)

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See Page CNCL-290 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the comments summarized in the staff report titled, “Proposed Taxation Framework for Cannabis Products”, dated November 16, 2017, including that the municipal share of revenue be no less than 50 cents per gram, be approved for submission to the federal government.

11.

Election Reserve and Advance Planning for the 2018 Election
(File Ref. No. 12-8125-80-01) (REDMS No. 5490268 v.2)

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See Page CNCL-307 for full report

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a divisional-voting approach to the 2018 election, which is consistent with the current Civic Election Administration and Procedure Bylaw, and as generally described in the staff report dated November 3, 2017 from the Director, City Clerk’s Office, be approved; and

(2)

That the following additional level requests be considered as part of the 2018 budget process:

(a)

a one-time additional level request in the amount of $130,000 for the 2018 election, and

(b)

an ongoing additional level request in the amount of $45,000 to increase the annual Election Reserve transfer for the 2018 election and for future elections;

(3)

That the above recommendations and staff report be forwarded to the Council/School Board Liaison Committee.

12.

Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference Update
(File Ref. No. 07-3300-01) (REDMS No. 5585111 v. 6)

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See Page CNCL-319 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed updated Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee (RIAC) Terms of Reference be endorsed as presented in the staff report titled “Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference Update,” dated October 25, 2017 from the General Manager, Community Services.

13.

Application by Ken Phuah for Rezoning at 10011 Seacote Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009788; RZ 17-778570) (REDMS No. 5616980)

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See Page CNCL-339 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9788, for the rezoning of 10011 Seacote Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

14.

Application by Raj Dhaliwal for Rezoning at 10460 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” Zone to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” Zone
(File Ref. No. 12-8060-20-009789; RZ 17-784468) (REDMS No. 5625865)

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See Page CNCL-358 for full report

PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9789, for the rezoning of 10460 Williams Road from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to “Compact Single Detached (RC2)” zone, be introduced and given first reading.

15.

City of Richmond-TransLink TravelSmart Partnership – Completion of Pilot Program
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 5595141)

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See Page CNCL-376 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report titled “City of Richmond-TransLink TravelSmart Partnership – Completion of Pilot Program”, dated October 20, 2017, from the Director, Transportation be received for information; and

(2)

That a copy of the above report be forwarded to the Richmond Council-School Board Liaison Committee for information.

16.

TransLink Southwest Area Transport Plan – Results of Phase 2 Consultation and Preparation of Draft Final Plan
(File Ref. No. 01-0154-04) (REDMS No. 5491921 v.10)

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See Page CNCL-387 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That as described in the report titled “TransLink Southwest Area Transport Plan – Results of Phase 2 Consultation and Preparation of Draft Final Plan” dated November 1, 2017 from the Director, Transportation:

(a)

The comments from the Senior Advisory Committee and staff be forwarded to TransLink staff for incorporation into the draft final Plan; and

(b)

TransLink’s draft recommendations for transit service and regionally significant cycling corridors for the Southwest Area Transport Plan be endorsed for the purpose of public consultation on the draft final TransLink Southwest Area Transport Plan.

(2)

That staff be directed to report back with the draft final TransLink Southwest Area Transport Plan in January 2018.

17.

Burkeville Drainage
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-04-01) (REDMS No. 5617890 v.2)

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See Page CNCL-402 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

That a moratorium on ditch infills in the Burkeville neighbourhood, until a piped drainage network is implemented as outlined in the report titled “Burkeville Drainage” dated October 27, 2017, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed.

18.

2017 UNION OF BC MUNICIPALITIES COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND
(File Ref. No. 10-6060-05-01) (REDMS No. 5649642 v.3)

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See Page CNCL-405 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Dike Master Plan Phase 5 submission to the 2017 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Community Emergency Preparedness Fund be endorsed; and

(2)

That should the Dike Master Plan Phase 5 submission be successful, the Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager, Engineering and Public Works be authorized to negotiate and execute the funding agreements with UBCM.

19.

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Requirements for New Developments
(File Ref. No. 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No. 5496295 v.10)

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See Page CNCL-409 for full report

PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9756, which adds Section 7.15 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, identified in the report titled “Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure – Requirements for New Developments” dated October 15, 2017, from the Director, Engineering, be introduced and given first reading;

(2)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9520, which amends Section 8.5 Transportation Capacity and Demand Management and Section 14.2.7.E  Electric Vehicle Charging both regarding electric vehicles, identified in the report titled “Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure – Requirements for New Developments” dated October 15, 2017, from the Director, Engineering, be introduced and given first reading;

(3)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9520, having been considered in conjunction with:

(a)

The City’s Financial Plan and Capital Program; and

(b)

The Greater Vancouver Regional District Solid Waste and Liquid Waste Management Plans;

is hereby found to be consistent with said programs and plans, in accordance with Section 477(3)(a) of the Local Government Act; and

(4)

That Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw No. 9520, having been considered in accordance with Official Community Plan Bylaw Preparation Consultation Policy 5043, is hereby found not to require further consultation.

20.

OVAL VILLAGE DISTRICT ENERGY UTILITY BYLAW NO. 9134, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 9778
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-02) (REDMS No. 5563539 v.7)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff recommendation to amend the Oval Village District Energy Utility rate for services as presented in Option 2 of the report titled “Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9778” be endorsed; and

(2)

That the Oval Village District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 9134, Amendment Bylaw No. 9778 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

21.

ALEXANDRA DISTRICT ENERGY UTILITY BYLAW NO. 8641, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 9777
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-02) (REDMS No. 5563441 v.9)

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PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff recommendation to amend the Alexandra District Energy Utility rate for services as presented in Option 2 of the report titled “Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9777” be endorsed; and

(2)

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9777 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

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GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair

22.

Amendments to Local Election Campaign Financing Legislation
(File Ref. No. 12-8125-80-01) (REDMS No. 5653439 v.2)

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GENERAL PURPOSES RECOMMENDATION

Opposed: Cllr. Day

That a letter be written to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with copies to Elections BC, Richmond MLAs, UBCM, and Richmond School Board, commenting on municipal election financing that:

(1)

under Bill 15, Local Elections Campaign Financing Amendment Act (2017):

(a)

for fundraising events:

(i)

there should be a distinction between a donation and the costs incurred for a fundraising event so that a donation is only that portion of a payment which exceeds the costs incurred to host the fundraiser; and

(ii)

clarification of the treatment of funds raised through fundraisers within an event such as raffles, draws, auctions, etc;

(b)

provide clarification as to how and by whom the determination is made as to who qualifies as an eligible individual for the purpose of making a campaign donation;

(c)

remedy the unfairness in the proposed limitations on fundraising and spending for a slate of candidates versus an independent candidate; and

(d)

provide clarification of the retroactivity for the new rules under Bill 15;

(2)

under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, remedy the unfairness in the rules on disposition of surplus funds following an election for an independent candidate versus the rules on disposition for an Elector Organization; and

(3)

tax deductions for donations to municipal campaigns should be provided, similar to campaign donations for Provincial and Federal elections.

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Councillor Linda McPhail, Chair

23.

Proposed Changes: Steveston Area Plan, Village Heritage Conservation Policies, Design Guidelines and Long-Term Bayview, Moncton and Chatham Street Visions
(File Ref. No. 08-4045-20-04) (REDMS No. 5561802 v. 6)

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See Page CNCL-458 for full report

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PLANNING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

Opposed to Part (2): Cllr. Loo

(1)

That staff be directed to:

(a)

incorporate both the “Sakamoto Guidelines for Area Revitalization (1987)” and “Sakamoto Guidelines for Façade Improvements (1989)” in their entirety, into the Steveston Area Plan;

(b)

incorporate design guidelines that would require solid non-transparent barrier railings for rooftop structures;

(c)

incorporate design guidelines that would restrict the use of brick only for the replacement of existing brick façades throughout the Village; and

(d)

remove the proposed policy to establish a bridge connection to the Gulf of Georgia site;

and to make the necessary changes to Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9775;

(2)

That new developments in the Riverfront Area south of Bayview Street be restricted to a maximum of two storeys and a maximum density of 1.2 FAR; and

(3)

That the recommended long-term Bayview, Moncton and Chatham Street Streetscape visions be referred back to staff for further investigation and future reporting on issues related to details of the streetscape elements, the Steveston interurban tram and an upgraded Steveston bus exchange.

ADDITIONAL STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That each of the following bylaws be introduced and given first reading:

(1)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9775; and

(2)

Richmond Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9797.

PUBLIC DELEGATIONS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

24.

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

Steveston residents to speak on the sewer repair and laneway construction between Richmond Street and Broadway Street:

(1)

Chris Back

(2)

Karen Smith

(3)

Tim Major

(4)

Kent Goodhew

(5)

Rob Hulyk

(6)

Vito Albanese

25.

Motion to rise and report.

RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE ACTION

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

NEW BUSINESS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION

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Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw No. 9763
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9781
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Drainage, Dyke and Sanitary Sewer Bylaw No. 7551, Amendment Bylaw No. 9782
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Waterworks and Water Rates Bylaw No. 5637, Amendment Bylaw No. 9785
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Solid Waste & Recycling Regulation Bylaw No. 6803, Amendment Bylaw No. 9791
Opposed at 1^st/2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9557
(Westerly 110 m wide portion of 10060 No. 5 Road, RZ 13-641554)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9579
(3360/3380 Blundell Road, RZ 15-710447)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9621
(9771 Sealily Place, RZ 16-735240)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9744
(To establish zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 039)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9746
(To establish zoning for the property developed under Land Use Contract 064)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.

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Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500, Amendment Bylaw No. 9748
(to establish zoning for the properties developed under Land Use Contract 126)
Opposed at 1^st Reading – None.
Opposed at 2^nd/3^rd Readings – None.