MINUTES

1.

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, December 3, 2007, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

2.

PROVINCIAL GREEN BUILDING CODE INITIATIVE – PUBLIC CONSULTATION

(Report:  Dec. 6/07, File No.: 12-8360-03-02-01  ) (REDMS No. 2311134; 2278392)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That support for the proposed energy efficiency Green Building Code initiatives be given in writing to the Province; and

(2)

That the support for a dual-flush toilet regulation be reiterated in writing to the Province.

The question on the motion was not called, as discussion took place regarding Palermo water heaters. The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

It was moved and seconded

That staff examine the feasibility of supporting energy efficient water heaters.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

3.

Emergency Replacement of Blundell Road Forcemain

(Report:  Nov. 29/07, File No.:  10-6400-01/2007-Vol 01 xr: 03-0970-01) (REDMS No. 2308899)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That funding of $425,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund be approved as the funding source for the “Emergency Replacement of Blundell Road Forcemain” capital project.

(2)

That the 2008 Capital Budget via the Five Year Financial Plan (2008 – 2012) be amended for the new capital submission “Emergency Replacement of Blundell Road Forcemain” with a total project budget of $425,000.

CARRIED

4.

Additional Funding Required to complete Aztec Area Drainage Upgrades

(Report:  Dec. 12/07, File No.:  10-6340-20-P.06402/Vol 01; xr: 10-6045-01; xr: 0970-01) (REDMS No. 2313900)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That funding of $300,000 from the Drainage Improvement Reserve Fund be approved as the funding source for the “Aztec Area Drainage Upgrades” capital project.

(2)

That the 2008 Capital Budget via the Five Year Financial Plan (2008 – 2012) be amended for the new capital submission “Aztec Area Drainage Upgrades” with a total project budget of $300,000.

CARRIED

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

5.

Oval Pre-Games Community Opportunities Advancement Initiative

(Report:  December 12, 2007, File No.: 11-7140-20-ROOV1 ) (REDMS No. 2313019)

It was moved and seconded

(1)

That council approve the advancement of the following Post-Games oval conversion components in order to increase revenues and associated community participation in the building and also to achieve long term cost savings.

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Up to four wood-floor gymnasiums and/or other sport related surfaces including gymnastics, trampoline, etc;

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Various fitness equipment for core strength, cycling and mezzanine fitness rooms;

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Completion and equipment for the Rowing and Paddling Centre;

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Construction of one Saddlebag Multi-Purpose Room;

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Purchase and installation of essential Information Technology; and

(2)

That Council approve the funding of up to $5,920,000 from the previously Council approved Advancement of Community Legacy Infrastructure 2008 Capital Project of $16,000,000 to cover the costs of the items identified in the report regarding the Oval Pre-Games Community Opportunities Advancement Initiative (dated December 12, 2007, from the Director, Richmond Olympic Business Office).

At this point Councillor Chen left the meeting, and did not return (6:34 p.m.).

Prior to the question on the motion being called, staff was requested to provide further information regarding the structure of the Saddlebag Multi-Purpose rooms and cost of construction per square foot prior to Council ratification. The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (6:41 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 Monday, December 17, 2007.

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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Chair

Shanan Dhaliwal
Executive Assistant, City Clerk’s Office