March 16, 2020 - Minutes (Special)

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Carol Day
Councillor Kelly Greene
Councillor Alexa Loo
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves
Councillor Michael Wolfe

Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson

Call to Order:

Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m.

RES NO.

ITEM

1.

Potential Closure of Facilities
(File Ref. No.)

SP20/1-1

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That programs and services at all community facilities be closed by the end of the day including, community centres, libraries, the Richmond Olympic Oval, swimming pools, arenas, arts facilities and heritage buildings until further notice with the exception of the following:

(a)

Childcare programs;

(b)

Week-long camp programs such as spring break camps;

(c)

Food service at the Minoru Seniors Centre (only available as pick-up or delivery); and

(d)

Home delivery of library materials to isolated seniors.

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Office and the General Manger, Community Services be authorized to enact a further or full closure of any community facilities when circumstances warrant doing so or as directed by Provincial or local health authorities, and provide notice to Council.

CARRIED

2.

aMENDMENTS TO THE cOUNCIL pROCEDURE BYLAW – ELECTRONIC MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATION BY MEMBERS 
(File Ref. No.)

Discussion took place regarding live streaming Regular Council meetings and electronic options for Standing Committee meetings in Council Chambers.

SP20/1-2

It was moved and seconded

That Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560, Amendment Bylaw No. 10165, which introduces amendments relating to Electronic Meetings, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

SP20/1-3

It was moved and seconded

That staff be directed to report back with a Council Procedure Bylaw amendment to provide the ability for electronic meeting participation at Standing Committee meetings.

CARRIED

Direction was provided for staff to report back to the Special Open General Purposes Committee to be scheduled on March 23, 2020.

ADJOURNMENT

SP20/1-4

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:46 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Special meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, March 16, 2020.

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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie)

Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson)