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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, March 17^th, 2003.

DELEGATIONS

2.

Ms. Jane Bird, Ms. Judy Kirk and Mr. David Rink regarding the results of the Public Consultation Process of the Richmond Airport-Vancouver Rapid Transit project.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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3.

MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENT TO NORTH FRASER PORT AUTHORITY
Report:  April 1/03, File No.:  0140-20-NFHA1) (REDMS No. 990141)

Designated Speaker:  David McLellan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That nominees for the position of municipal appointee to the North Fraser Port Authority be sought through advertisement in the City Notice Board.

COUNCILLOR BILL MCNULTY

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4.

PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL SERVICES DELIVERY SYSTEM
(Report:  April 1/03, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 990101)

Designated Speaker:  Cllr. McNulty

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Richmond City Council establish a Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Renewal Community Working Group consisting of the following volunteer representatives:

(a)

three representatives nominated by the Council of Community Associations;

(b)

one representative nominated by the Richmond Sports Council;

(c)

one representative nominated by the Richmond Chinese Community Society;

(d)

one representative nominated by the Richmond Heritage Commission;

(e)

one representative nominated by the Child Care Development Board;

(f)

one representative nominated by the Community Arts Council;

(g)

one representative nominated by Intercultural Relations Committee;

(h)

one representative nominated by the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee;

(i)

one representative nominated by the Seniors Advisory Council;

(j)

two Council representatives; and,

(k)

two community members at large.

( 2)

That the Working Groups Terms of Reference are to make recommendations to Council on  the Master Plan and the renewal of the parks, recreation, and cultural services delivery system adhering to the guiding principles for the service delivery system adopted by Council, with specific recommendations on:

(a)

a framework for a new Recreation service delivery system that identifies weakness in the current system and necessary improvements including a community involvement model including the roles of the volunteer, an implementation strategy for the new model and  the financial impact.

(3)

That the City commit funds related to managing and supporting the process for up to $50,000. 

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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5.

VIKING WAY WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
(Report:  March 28/03, File No.:  6340-20) (REDMS No. 989159)

Designated Speaker:  Eric Gilfillan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the proposed Gilbert Road Watermain replacement project identified in the 2003 capital program be substituted for the Viking Way watermain replacement project.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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6.

Road Exchange Bylaw 7510 Shepherd Drive
(Report:  March 29/2003, File No.:  8060-20-7510) (REDMS No. 989314)

Designated Speaker:  Christine McGilvray

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Road Exchange Bylaw 7510 be received, and forwarded to Council for first, second and third readings.

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7.

4100 NO. 5 ROAD RIGHT OF WAY SANITARY SEWER AT KING GEORGE PARK
(Report:  March 19/03, File No.:  2285-01) (REDMS No. 982175)

Designated Speaker:  Christine McGilvray

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That a right of way for sanitary sewer be granted over a portion of 4100 No. 5 Road, per the sketch plan attached to this report. 

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DIVISION

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8.

WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL
(Report:  March 24/03, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 989212)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple/Jane Fernyhough

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

a Wooden Boat Festival in 2004, with option 1 as outlined in the report (dated March 31, 2003 from the Director, Parks, and the Manager, Heritage and Cultural Services) as the operating model, be approved;

( 2)

$5,000 be allocated from 2003 Council Contingency Expenses to start the planning for 2004; and,

( 3)

an additional level request be submitted for 2004 for festival expenses.

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9.

RICHMOND LIBRARY PROJECT
(Report:  April 2/03, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 989039)

Designated Speaker:  Cathy Volkering Carlile

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council proceed with the East Richmond Branch Library project and the first phase renovations to Brighouse Library as outlined in the 2003 Capital Budget process.

ADJOURNMENT