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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 Monday, November 19, 2007.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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2.

UBCM AGE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES PILOT PROJECT – GRANT APPLICATION

(Report:  Nov. 22/07, File No.:  11-7000-07/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2305501)

Designated Speaker:  Vern Jacques

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond City Council fully supports the “Decreasing Barriers, Increasing Wellness” project and that the City of Richmond takes the lead on this initiative working with the community to build a responsive service network for isolated and frail seniors in our community.

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3.

2008 Artificial Turf Field Capital Project

(Report:  Nov. 29/07, File No.: 06-2345-20-01  ) (REDMS No. 2308999)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2008 Capital budget include provisions for artificial turf field construction at King George Park, and one other location to be determined in March 2008 for a maximum commitment of $3,500,000 and an additional operating budget impact of up to $30,000 or a .03% tax impact.

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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4.

UPGRADE OF RECREATION REGISTRATION AND ELECTRONIC PAYMENT COMPUTER SYSTEMS

(Report:  Nov. 20/07, File No.:  04-1300-01/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 223692v8)

Designated Speaker:  Alan Cameron

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the City enter into agreements with The Active Network, Ltd. (“TAN”) and any other necessary supporting system service providers to replace the current recreation registration and electronic payment computer systems; and

(2)

the Director of Information Technology be authorized to execute the necessary agreements.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT / BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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5.

DEMAND FOR AND BUSINESS LICENCING OF TAXICABS IN RICHMOND – REPORT BACK ON REFERRAL

(Report:  Oct. 5/07, File No.:  12-8275-02/2007-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2281427)

Designated Speakers:  Victor Wei / Amarjeet Rattan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the attached report entitled “Demand for and Business Licensing of Taxicabs in Richmond – Report Back on Referral” and dated October 5, 2007 be received for information.

ADJOURNMENT