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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, October 16, 2006.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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2.

NOTIFICATION POLICY FOR BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAWS

(Report:  October 26, 2006, File No.:  12-8060-00/Vol 02) (REDMS No. 2033250)

Designated Speaker:  Amarjeet Rattan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Business Regulation Bylaw Notification policy (as outlined in the report dated October 26, 2006 from the Manager, Business Liaison) be adopted.

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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3.

CANCELLATION OF THE DECEMBER 27, 2006 REGULAR OPEN AND CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS

(Report:  October 25, 2006, File No.:  10-0105-01/2006 – Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2035264)

Designated Speaker:  David Weber

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That both the Regular Open and Regular Closed Council Meetings scheduled for December 27^th, 2006, be cancelled (as permitted by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 7560).

PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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4.

RICHMOND SPIRIT OF BC COMMITTEE

(Report:  October 6, 2006, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2028262, 2028265)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Spirit of BC Committee update to Council, dated October 6, 2006, be received for information.

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5.

RESPONSE TO REFERRAL TO PROVIDE UPDATES ON VISIONS FOR THE WATERFRONT STRATEGY, BRITANNIA BUSINESS PLAN, THE HERITAGE & MUSEUM STRATEGY AND PROVIDE CONTEXT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A VESSEL SUCH AS THE BRORA THOR

(Report: October 25  File No.: 11-7000-03/2006-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2035585)

Designated Speaker:  Kate Sparrow

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

(1)

That staff be directed to report back to Council on the Vision (program) to position Richmond as a community that celebrates its maritime location and heritage; and

(2)

That staff be directed to report back to Council on the Major Events program for pre, during and post 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games; and

(3)

That Council authorize staff to make a legal Conditional offer to purchase the sailing vessel Brora Thor subject to:

(a)

a 90 day closing period;

(b)

a successful survey and sea trial based on criteria determined for highest and best potential desired use;

(c)

confirmation that appropriate renovations can be made to accommodate highest and best potential desired use;

(d)

Council approval;  and

(4)

That staff report back to Council on the Business Case for the acquisition of a sailing vessel in general and the Brora Thor in particular prior to final decision regarding the purchase.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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6.

PERMANENT TREE PROTECTION BYLAW – SIX-MONTH STATUS REPORT

(Report:  October 23, 2006, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2028447, 2035753)

Designated Speaker:  John Irving

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Tree Protection Bylaw 8057, Amendment Bylaw 8157 be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

ADJOURNMENT