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ITEM

1.

CONSULTATION WITH MUSQUEAM PROPOSED CASINO RELOCATION
(Regarding Agenda Item No. 3)

DELEGATIONS

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2.

(1)

Kenneth B. and Victoria A. Pettifer, of 3149 West 28^th Avenue, Vancouver, regarding the Utility Tax for property at 7311 No. 5 Road.
 

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( 2)

Sylvia Gwozd, Chair, Sister City Committee, and Anne Stevens, regarding Item No. 6.
 

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( 3)

James Sullivan, representing the Disability Resource Centre, regarding funding for the Centre.
 

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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3.

MEETING PROVINCIAL REQUIREMENTS PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE GREAT CANADIAN CASINO
(Report:  Jan. 29/04, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1118425) 

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, (as per the report dated January 29^th, 2004, from the Manager, Policy Planning):
 

(1)

the relocation of the Great Canadian Casino from its present location to 8811 River Road, Richmond and the addition of slot machines, be approved;
 

(2)

the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and affected Parties be advised of Councils approval; and
 

(3)

the BCLC be requested to approve the relocation of a casino and the addition of slot machines in Richmond.

COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

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4.

COMMUNITY SAFETY BUILDING REPLACEMENT SEA ISLAND FIRE HALL
(Report:  Jan. 22/04, File No.:  2052-02-F4) (REDMS No. 1111528)

Designated Speaker:  Jim Hancock

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the replacement of the Sea Island Fire Hall proceed as Option 3 at a revised project cost of $2,875,000.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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5.

2004 GRANT PROGRAM
(Report:  Jan. 23/04, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1116875)

Designated Speaker:  Anne Stevens

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That (as identified in Attachment 1 to the report dated January 23^rd, 2004, from the Manager, Customer Services):
 

(1)

For Health, Social Services & Others, grants be awarded and the cheques disbursed, for a total of $ 166,000; and
 

(2)

For Cultural, Community Promotions and Summer Programs, grants be awarded and the cheques disbursed, for a total of $115,200.

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6.

Sister City Selection Update
(Report:  Feb. 2/04, File No.:  0135-04-01) (REDMS No. 1121984)

Designated Speaker:  Anne Stevens

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Sister City Committees selection of a city in the Shanghai area be approved;
 

(2)

That the Sister City Committee identify and report on those cities which would be compatible with Richmond as a future friendship and possibly Sister City relationship.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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7.

WHY NOT INITIATIVE REPORT ON PROGRESS
(Report:  Feb. 2/04, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1111485)

Designated Speaker:  Jim Bruce and Joe Erceg

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated February 2^nd, 2004, from the General Manager, Urban Development), regarding the current status of the Why Not Initiative, be received for information.

ADJOURNMENT