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MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, February 6^th, 2006.

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

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2.

AWARD OF 2006 PAVING CONTRACT T.2802
(Report:  Feb. 10/06, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1748977)

Designated Speaker:  Jim Young

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report from the Director, Engineering regarding the award of Contract T.2802 – 2006 Asphaltic Concrete Paving to the lowest bidder, Columbia Bitulithic Limited, be received for information.

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3.

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TWO BACKHOE LOADERS
(Report:  Feb. 10/06, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1762324)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City award the purchase of Two (2) Backhoe Loaders to Finning (Canada) for a price of $146,401.08 per unit for a total purchase cost of $292,802.16.

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4.

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF THREE ICE RESURFACERS – CONTRACT 2736Q

(Report:  Feb. 10/06, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1762771)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City award Contract 2736Q for the purchase of three electric-powered ice resurfacers to Vimar Equipment Ltd. for a price of $149,792.86 per unit for a total purchase cost of $449,378.60.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

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5.

OVAL FACILITY CLADDING AND BUTTRESS ART OPPORTUNITIES

(Report:  Feb. 10/06, File No.:  11-7000-09-20-053/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1759382)

Designated Speaker:  Greg Scott

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That an allocation of $30,000 from the 2003 Public Art Project to retain two artists to collaborate with the Cannon Design Team in the design of the Richmond Oval’s polycarbonate cladding and buttresses, be endorsed.

URBAN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

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6.

HORSE RACING TELETHEATRE AT THE RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT – 8811 RIVER ROAD

(Report:  Feb. 1/06, File No.:  08-4040-04-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1751986)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Full Service Gaming Policy 5040 be amended to state:

“It is Council policy that:

Richmond supports:

One Full Service community gaming casino in Richmond which includes slot machines, table games, poker tables and a horse racing teletheatre as permitted by Provincial Gaming Legislation and Government Policy.”; and

(2)

That the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch be advised that the City of Richmond approves the location of a horse racing teletheatre at the River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Road.

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7.

RICHMOND GARDENS – AMACON UPDATE

(Report:  Feb. 13/06, File No.:   ) (REDMS No. 1761269)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

Minister Rich Coleman, BC Minister Responsible for Housing be requested to:

(a)

Review the Amacon - Richmond Gardens proposed renovation, eviction and rent increase matter, with the aim of ensuring that tenants’ interests are better protected (e.g., from having to move during renovations, avoiding evictions during renovations, minimizing rent increases, as a result of renovations);

(b)

Hold public consultations during the review; and

(c)

Amend the BC Residential Tenancy Act, to better protect tenants’ interests during major rental renovation projects.

(2)

Olga Ilich, MLA, Richmond Centre, be advised of Council’s request of Minister Coleman.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

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8.

SISTER CITY COMMITTEE – TERMS OF REFERENCE

(Report:  Jan. 24/06, File No.:  01-0135-01/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1676916)

Designated Speaker:  Anne Stevens

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Sister City Annual Report (attached to the report dated January 24^th, 2006, from the Manager, Customer Services), be received for information.

(2)

That the ‘Terms’ clause in Richmond’s Sister City Committee Terms of Reference be rescinded and that the following clause be adopted:

“The terms of the Committee appointments will be for three years.  Appointments will be staggered to ensure continuity of experienced members on the Committee.”

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9.

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATIONS AT YVR

(Report:  Jan. 24/06, File No.:  12-8275-30-001/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 1626499)

Designated Speaker:  Anne Stevens

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council decline comment on all current and future liquor-related applications received from establishments that are located in the post-security areas of passenger terminals on airport lands.

(2)

That Council comment on all current and future liquor-related applications received from establishments that are located in the pre-security areas of passenger terminals and elsewhere on airport lands, and that relevant city policies and bylaws be adhered to.

ADJOURNMENT