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4.

RICHMOND COUNTRY CLUB PATIO EXTENSION
(Report: May 4/04, File No.: 12-8275-30-011/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1245593)

It was moved and seconded

That the application from the Richmond Country Club at 9100 Steveston Hwy for a new outdoor patio, be supported (for reasons as outlined in the report dated May 4, 2004, from the Manager, Customer Services).

CARRIED

5.

VIVA CLUB EXTENSION OF HOURS
(Report: May 6/04, File No.: 12-8275-30-009/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1220688)

The Manager, Customer Services, Anne Stevens, advised that she had nothing further to add to the report.

There was no one present in the audience who wished to speak to the matter.

It was moved and seconded

That the application to amend the liquor licence to extend the hours of operation for the Viva Club at 7920 Cambie Road NOT be supported, (for reasons outlined in the report dated May 6, 2004 from the Manager, Customer Services).

Prior to the question on the motion being called, discussion ensued on the number of offences which were occurring at the Viva Club, which included assault against the RCMP. Constable J. Buttar advised during the discussion that the Viva Club was the only liquor establishment where assault against RCMP officers occurred, and where four officers were always dispatched when complaints were received from that establishment.

Discussion also centred around a possible course of action against the owner of the establishment.

The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

It was moved and seconded

That staff review the status of the offences at the various premises which have liquor licences to determine whether corrective action could be taken, if any.

CARRIED

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

6.

CONSULTATION CONCERNING GAMING FACILITIES IN VANCOUVER
(Report: May 12/04, File No.: 01-0155-20-VANC1) (REDMS No. 1257818)

It was moved and seconded

That the City of Vancouver be advised that the proposed gaming facility at 760 Pacific Boulevard does not materially affect Richmond.

CARRIED

7.

RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE UPCOMING REGULATIONS TO BILL 27
(Report: May 17/04, File No.: ) (REDMS No. 1266547)

Mayor Brodie provided information to the Committee on the rationale for the report.

The Manager, Policy Planning, Terry Crowe, advised that he had nothing further to add.

A brief discussion ensued, during which Cllr. Steves spoke about the need to negotiate approval with respect to Part (1)(a) of the staff recommendation, at the Treaty table. As a result, the following amended resolution was introduced:

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the Honourable George Abbot, Minister, Sustainable Resource Management be requested to incorporate the following solutions into the regulations to implement Bill 27, The 2004 Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act:

That First Nations, for lands which they request to be excluded from the ALR, be required to:

(a)

Prepare Plans (e.g., site plans) which indicate how the following matters are to be managed both on and off site: land uses, the built urban form, social programs, economic development, services, traffic and the natural environment,

(b)

Consult with Adjacent Municipalities before finalizing their plans and requesting an exclusion from the ALR,

(c)

Consult With the Public before finalizing their plans and requesting an exclusion from the ALR; and

(d)

Negotiate approval (in part or in full) at the appropriate First Nation Treaty table prior to final agreement.

(2)

copies of the letter to the Hon George Abbot be sent to the Premier, Richmond MLAs, UBCM, the GVRD municipalities and the GVRD.

CARRIED

8.

REFERRAL TO FINANCE SELECT COMMITTEE REGARDING THE INEQUITY OF COMMERCIAL STRATA TAXATION VERSUS TRADITIONAL LEASING MALLS

Councillor Kumagai referred to the recent referral to the Finance Select Committee and asked that the resolution be referred to the BC Assessment Authority, as that agency was currently undertaking an assessment review. As a result, the following motion was introduced

It was moved and seconded

That the following resolution, which was referred to the Finance Select Committee, be referred to the Assessment Authority Review Panel:

That the issue of the equity of treatment in terms of assessment for commercial strata malls versus traditional leasing malls be referred to staff for a report to the Finance Select Committee on:

(1)

general issues in relation to the financial impact to the City of creating a new category for property tax assessments for strata malls, and

(2)

any other financial issues which may arise.

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (5:19 p.m.).

CARRIED

Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, May 17^th, 2004.

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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Chair

Fran J. Ashton
Executive Assistant, City Clerks Office