May 17, 2021 - Minutes (Special)
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Special Council
Monday, May 17, 2021
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Council Chambers |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Corporate Officer – Claudia Jesson |
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Mayor Brodie called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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LAW AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION |
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Cancellation of Business Licence Issued to Shameless Buns Inc. (doing business as Shameless Buns) |
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Matt Brennan and Corvette Romero, Shameless Buns, noted the following information: |
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there are many letters of support and social media posts regarding food trucks in Steveston; |
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the food truck brings in a large influx of traffic into Steveston; |
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the current business licence was obtained legally and through proper channels; |
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the food truck business supports the Steveston Hub; |
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many Steveston merchants want and need the Shameless Buns food truck to increase business; |
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Shameless Buns is looking to simply finish out the season at the current location and then move on; and |
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if the only choice is a business licence cancellation than they are open to explore alternative locations. |
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In response to queries from Council, staff advised that (i) cancellation of their licence would be mean all locations in Richmond, (ii) Shameless Buns was offered alternative locations and they declined, (iii) should Shameless Buns wish to operate at an another location they can submit an application for a new business licence, (iv) two locations were offered to Shameless Buns and Salty’s, Branscombe House and the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, (v) a cancellation of a business licence will be for all locations under that licence, and (vi) the fee for a new business licence is $87 and an additional fee for amendments. |
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In reply to queries from Council, Mr. Brennan and Ms. Romero advised that Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site was not suitable as there was not sufficient traffic in the area. |
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In response to further queries from Council, staff noted that only the two sites were offered as they met all the criteria, such as sufficient parking, and close to washrooms. |
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SP21/3-1 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Council, pursuant to s.60(3) of the Community Charter, cancel the business licence issued to Shameless Buns Inc. (doing business as Shameless Buns) for conducting or carrying on business at the private property locations of 3971 Bayview Street, City of Richmond, 3551 Moncton Street, City of Richmond, and 13575 Commerce Pkwy, City of Richmond. |
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That Council adopt as its own the Reasons attached as APPENDIX “A” to the report titled “Cancellation of Business Licence Issued to Shameless Buns Inc. (doing business as Shameless Buns)”, dated April 29, 2021, from the General Manager Community Safety, as Council’s written reasons for the cancellation of the business licence contemplated by Recommendation 1 of this report. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place on examining other locations in Richmond, and as a result the following referral motion was introduced: |
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SP21/3-2 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the business licence cancellation for Shameless Buns be referred back to staff to further examine and consult with the proponents other locations in Richmond, such as Terra Nova and report back at a Special Council meeting on May 25, 2021. |
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The question on the referral motion was not called as discussion took place on ensuring that the proponents have been offered more relocation options, |
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The question on the referral motion was then called and it was CARRIED. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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SP21/3-3 |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:41 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the Special meeting of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, May 17, 2021. |
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Mayor (Malcolm D. Brodie) |
Corporate Officer (Claudia Jesson) |