MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, June 18^th, 2007, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

The Chair advised that the following two matters would be added to the agenda as additional items:

(1)

Proposed New Smoking Regulations; and

(2)

The Status of TILMA (BC-Alberta Trade, Investment & Labour Mobility Agreement).

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

2.

8980 FOSTER ROAD, 7631 AND 7611 FRANCIS ROAD – DISCHARGE OF RIGHT OF WAY

(Report:  June 14/07, File No.:  06-2285-40-004/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2132486)

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the discharging of the rights of way over 8980 Foster Road, 7631 and 7611 Francis Road (as set out in the report dated June 14^th, 2007, from the Manager, Real Estate Services), be approved; and

(2)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter, including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services to execute all documentation to effect the transaction.

The question on the motion was not called, as in response to a question, information was provided that Council approval was required on the discharge of all rights of way, covenants, etc.

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

3.

7571 ALDERBRIDGE WAY – DISCHARGE OF RIGHTS OF WAY(Report:  June 14/07, File No.:  06-2285-40-008/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2131955)

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the discharging of the rights of way over 7571 Alderbridge Way (as set out in the report dated June 14^th, 2007, from the Manager, Real Estate Services), be approved; and

(2)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter, including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services to execute all documentation to effect the transaction.

CARRIED

4.

7080 NO. 3 ROAD, RIZE ALLIANCE – DISCHARGE OF COVENANT

(Report:  June 14/07, File No.:  06-2285-40-10/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2242659)

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the discharging of the covenant over 7080 No. 3 Road (as set out in the report dated June 14^th, 2007, from the Manager, Real Estate Services), be approved; and

(2)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter, including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services to execute all documentation to effect the transaction.

CARRIED

5.

8228 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY (MERRY PARK) – DISCHARGE OF RIGHT OF WAY

(Report:  June 14/07, File No.:  06-2285-40-005/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2046994)

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the discharging of the right of way over 8228 Westminster Highway (as set out in the report dated June 14^th, 2007, from the Manager, Real Estate Services), be approved; and

(2)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter, including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services to execute all documentation to effect the transaction.

CARRIED

6.

7322 AND 7360 HEATHER STREET – DISCHARGE OF RIGHTS OF WAY
(Report:  June 14/07, File No.:  06-2285-40-009/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2221066)

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the discharging of the rights of way over 7322 and 7360 Heather Street (as set out in the report dated June 14^th, 2007, from the Manager, Real Estate Services), be approved; and

(2)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter, including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services to execute all documentation to effect the transaction.

CARRIED

7.

PROPOSED NEW SMOKING REGULATIONS

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt referred to correspondence received from Dr. James D. Lu, Medical Health Officer, Richmond, and noted that Dr. Lu was seeking the City’s support for the proposed patio smoking ban.  She also indicated that Dr. Lu was of the opinion that the proposed 3 metre buffer zone was insufficient to protect those patrons who were using restaurant patios.

A brief discussion ensued, during which the General Manager, Law & Community Safety, Phyllis Carlyle, advised that a report dealing with this matter would be considered by the Community Safety Committee at its next meeting on July 11^th, 2007.  During the discussion, the request was made by Cllr. Steves that staff review those requirements which were put in place (i.e. the construction of outdoor smoking areas) when smoking was first banned from all public facilities, and the protests of those individuals, including veterans, who did not support the ban.

8.

status of tilma

Cllr. Sue Halsey-Brandt referred to recent action taken by the City with respect to the proposed TILMA agreement, and she questioned the status of this agreement.  In response, advice was given that arrangements were being made for representatives of TILMA to meet with Richmond City Council to undertake public consultation.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:07 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 Tuesday, July 3^rd, 2007.

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Acting Mayor Cynthia Chen,

Chair

Fran J. Ashton
Executive Assistant, City Clerk’s Office