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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of (i) the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, February 2^nd, 2004 and continued on Tuesday, February 17^th, 2004, (ii) the special meeting held on Monday, February 16^th, 2004, and (iii) the meeting held on Monday, February 16^th, 2004.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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2.

COUNCIL REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR 2003
(Report:  Feb. 12/04, File No.:  0105-08) (REDMS No. 1120721)

Designated Speaker:  Jim Bruce

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated February 12^th, 2004, from the General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services), regarding Council remuneration and expenses for 2003, be received by Council for information.

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3.

RIGHT OF WAY FOR NAVIGATION RANGE LIGHT 16820 DYKE ROAD
(Report:  Feb. 25/04, File No.:  2285-30-100) (REDMS No. 1127994)

Designated Speaker:  Christine McGilvray

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That a right of way be granted over a portion of the City land at 16820 Dyke Road for the replacement of the Tilbury Range Light LL353 (navigational aid).

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4.

LIQUOR REGULATIONS
(Report:  Feb. 6/04, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1122023)

Designated Speaker:  Anne Stevens

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Zoning Bylaw 5300 Amendment Bylaw No. 7576, which adds  a new Neighbourhood Pub District (NHP) zone and parking requirements for a Licensee Retail Store, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Council decline comment to the Liquor Control and Licensing  Branch with regard to the Top Century Development relocation application.
 

(3)

That for all future Liquor Licence applications (new or amended), the following process for obtaining public input for Liquor Licences, be endorsed:
 

(a)

Three ads placed in the local newspaper.
 

(b)

Sign posted in front of the establishment for at least 30 days.
 

(c)

Letters sent to the residents (commercial and residential) within 50 metres of the property named in the application.
 

(d)

All costs associated with the collection of information from the public be born by the applicant.
 

(e)

All input from the public would come directly to the City.
 

(4)

That Bylaw No. 7677 which amends the Development Application Fees Bylaw 7276, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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5.

2004 GRANTS PROGRAM
(Report:  Feb. 20/04, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1126810 )

Designated Speaker:  Anne Stevens

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the grants be awarded (as identified in Attachment 1 to the report dated February 20^th, 2004, from the Manager, Customer Services):
 

(1)

for Health and Social Services, and the cheques disbursed for a total of $179,000; and
 

(2)

Cultural, Community Promotions and Summer Programs, and the cheques disbursed for a total of $51,400.

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6.

DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES IMPOSITION BYLAW NO. 7676
(Report:  Feb. 20/04, File No.:  8060-20-7676) (REDMS No. 1127073, 1126858)

Designated Speaker:  Graham Willis

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Development Cost Charges Imposition Bylaw No. 7676 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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7.

COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW CHANGES COMMUNITY CHARTER
(Report:  Feb. 6/04, File No.:  8060-20-7662) (REDMS No. 1119988, 1120293)

Designated Speaker:  Richard McKenna

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff proceed with the public notification required by the Community Charter, for Bylaw No. 7662. 
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7662, which effects several minor changes to the Council Procedure Bylaw, required by the Community Charter, be presented to council for introduction and first, second and third readings on March 22nd, 2004.
 

(3)

That the Council policy (adopted in February of 1990) which established the rotating appointment process for Acting Mayors be rescinded, effective on the date of the adoption of Bylaw No. 7662.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

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8.

IMPROVING COMMUNICATIONS WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH AND RICHMOND HEALTH SERVICES
(Report:  Jan. 8/04, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1111261)

Designated Speaker:  Lani Schultz

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

no further action be taken at this time to form a dedicated Committee of Council to review activities related to Health Care in Richmond;
 

(2)

staff meet with Richmond Health Services staff on an ongoing basis, to share information of mutual interest, and to ensure Council is not surprised by actions and announcements that affect the Richmond community;
 

(3)

staff arrange  a presentation from Richmond Health Services, on a bi-annual basis, to keep Council up to date on the plans and actions that will affect the Richmond community; and
 

(4)

staff prepare a regular Intergovernmental Relations newsletter, to keep Council informed of the related programs, issues, and initiatives.

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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9.

RESIDENTIAL WATER METERING PROGRAM ADDITION TO THE 2004 CAPITAL PROGRAM
(Report:  Feb. 23/04, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1125794)

Designated Speaker:  Robert Gonzales

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Residential Water Metering Program be added to the 2004 Capital Program with a budget of $2,000,000 funded from the Water Meter Program Provision.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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10.

AMENDMENTS TO OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100 FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PUBLIC HOUSES AND LICENSEE RETAIL STORES
(Report:  Feb. 13/04, File No.:  8060-20-7659) (REDMS No. 1096421)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Bylaw No. 7659, which amends Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 7100 to require Development Permits for renovations exceeding $5,000 to neighbourhood public houses, be introduced and given first reading.
 

(2)

That Bylaw No. 7659, having been considered in conjunction with:
 

(a)

the City's Financial Plan and Capital Program;
 

(b)

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

is hereby deemed to be consistent with said program and plans, in accordance with Section 882(3)(a) of the Local Government Act.
 

(3)

That Bylaw No. 7659, having been considered in accordance with the City Policy on Consultation During OCP Development, is hereby deemed not to require further consultation.

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11.

IMPERIAL LANDING REFERRAL OF DECEMBER 15, 2004
(Report:  Feb. 20/04, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1119982)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That staff further explore with Onni Development (Imperial Landing) Corp,. a modified development package for the Imperial Landing Maritime Mixed Use (MMU) area and the northeast corner of Bayview and No. 1 Road, with the objective of having Onni submit a rezoning application for Councils consideration.

ADJOURNMENT