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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Tuesday, September 4^th, 2007.

DELEGATION

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2.

Dr. Jeff Coleman, representing the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, to provide an update on Richmond Health Services.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT / PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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3.

BUSINESS LICENCING OF CLASS A AND CLASS N TAXICABS IN RICHMOND – FOLLOW-UP REPORT

(Report:  Sept. 4/07, File No.:  12-8275-02/12-8060-20-6900) (REDMS No. 2070436)

Designated Speaker:  Amarjeet Rattan / Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That staff bring forth amendments to Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 6900 to:

(a)

add a Standard of Service section for all Class A and Class N taxicabs, including a provision that Class N taxicabs must give priority of service to people with disabilities;

(b)

require that all taxicabs display an enhanced tariff decal that includes information regarding the process for customers to register comments about the service they receive;

(c)

require that all taxicab drivers must complete a suitable disability awareness training course offered by the Justice Institute of BC and approved by Council;

(d)

strengthen provisions that Class N taxicabs must have adequate equipment for transporting people with mobility aids with such equipment to be maintained in proper working order; and

(e)

add a Chauffeur Permit requirement section that specifically addresses application and appeal procedures.

(2)

That staff bring forward a report to add specific fines for violations made under the Vehicle for Hire Bylaw 6900.

(3)

That staff bring forth amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw 7360 to eliminate the maximum number of vehicle licences that can be issued for Class A and Class N taxicabs.

(4)

That a letter be sent to the Passenger Transportation Board requesting that any future taxi licences issued for Richmond-based taxicab operators provide for an increase in the number of accessible taxis available to serve Richmond.

(5)

That the City request Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement to jointly participate with City staff and Richmond RCMP in annual vehicle inspections of Richmond taxi operators with this inspection to coincide with one of the City’s semi-annual inspections.

(6)

That the curriculum of the disability awareness and sensitivity training course offered by the Disability Resource Centre be forwarded to the Justice Institute of BC for its consideration in the development of a new disability awareness course for taxicab drivers.

(7)

That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Passenger Transportation Board for information.

LAW & COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT

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4.

APPOINTMENT OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – SHIH YU ARTHUR HSU

(Report:  Aug. 15/07, File No.:  12-8080-00) (REDMS No. 2266562)

Designated Speaker:  Phyllis Carlyle

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Shih Yu Arthur Hsu be appointed as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer in accordance with section 36 of the Police Act, and confirm that such appointment is for the term of his employment as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer with the City.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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5.

garden city land (5555 no. 4 road) update

(Report:  Aug. 30/07, File No.:  08-4105-04-02/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2269718)

Designated Speakers:  Joe Erceg and Cecilia Achiam

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report (dated August 30^th, 2007, from the Acting Director of Development), regarding the Garden City Land (5555 No. 4 Road) Update, be received for information.

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6.

airport noise management update

(Report:  Sept. 14, 2007, File No.:  01-0153-01) (REDMS No. 2279285)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the report titled “Airport Noise Management Update” (dated September 14, 2007, from the Manager, Policy Planning) be received for information.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

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7.

HOLLYBRIDGE CANAL BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS – PUBLIC ART

(Report:  Sept. 10/07, File No.:  10-6340-20-P.05208/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2277472)

Designated Speaker:  Greg Scott

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the transfer of $40,500 from the Public Art Program (2003) and $55,066 from the Public Art Program (2006) to the Hollybridge Canal Bridge Art project, be approved.

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8.

Recommended Strategic Climate Change Response Agenda for the City of Richmond

(Report:  August 20, 2007, File No.: 10-6125-07-02) (REDMS No.

Designated Speaker: George Duncan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That Council adopt the Climate Change Response Agenda as outlined in Attachment 3;

(2)

That staff report back to Council on a recommended level of service for advancing the Climate Change Response Agenda based on the findings from the City’s enhanced sustainability initiative and its review of the City’s sustainability needs and priorities; and

(3)

That Richmond Council support the UBCM Climate Change Charter in principle.

ADJOURNMENT