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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, April 7, 2008.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

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CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION CHARTER

(Report:  March 24, 2008, File No.:  01-0340-03-01) (REDMS No. 2353246)

Designated Speaker:  George Duncan / Robert Gonzalez

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the City of Richmond sign the British Columbia Climate Action Charter (Attachment 1); and,

(2)

an addendum to the Charter be submitted stating the City’s Climate Change Response Agenda and Action Initiatives (Attachment 2); and,

(3)

Council send a letter to UBCM requesting that the UBCM support the development of a local government climate neutral program which:

(a)

maintains local government flexibility in developing corporate neutral plans and specifically with respect to determining where local offset investments are made;

(b)

is developed as part of comprehensive climate change action, inclusive of both corporate and community-wide initiatives in the areas of emission reduction and adaptation;

(c)

establishes ongoing funding mechanisms; and

(d)

ensures that a reasonable timeline for implementation is provided; and

(4)

Council send a letter to the Premier with a copy to the Provincial Climate Change Secretariat, Minister of Community Services and Minister of Environment advising that City of Richmond has signed the BC Climate Action Charter and conveying Richmond’s interests pertaining to local government flexibility, comprehensive climate change approaches, funding and timelines for implementation.

OLYMPIC BUSINESS AND MAJOR PROJECTS

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3.

AMENDMENT TO GAMES VENUE AGREEMENT, RICHMOND SPEED SKATING OVAL – EXHIBIT F

(Report:  March 7, 2008, File No.:  06-2052-50-01) (REDMS No. 2344678)

Designated Speaker:  Greg Scott

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council authorize the Director of Major Projects to execute the proposed amendments to the Games Venue Agreement Exhibit F as outlined in the report (dated March 7, 2008 from the Director, Major Projects).  

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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4.

TAX DISTRIBUTION BETWEEN ASSESSMENT CLASSES

(Report:  March 6, 2008, File No.:  03-1240-01) (REDMS No. 2352676)

Designated Speaker:  Jerry Chong

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2008 tax distribution between classes as presented in the staff report (dated March 6, 2008 from the Director, Finance) be approved.

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5.

2008 ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX RATES BYLAW 8356

(Report:  April 9, 2008, File No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2436073)

Designated Speaker:  Jerry Chong

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2008 Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw 8356 be introduced and given first, second, and third readings.

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6.

RICHMOND AIRPORT NOISE CITIZENS ADVISORY TASK FORCE – PROPOSED TERMS OF REFERENCE

(Report:  March 3, 2008, File No.:  01-0100-01) (REDMS No. 2322884)

Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force be established with a dialogue-based approach to provide a forum for open discussions and sharing of community concerns on airport-related noise pertaining to Richmond as outlined in the proposed Terms of Reference (Attachment 3 of the report dated April 18, 2008, from the Director, Transportation); and

(2)

staff report back on the recommended Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force appointees for Council’s consideration and approval.

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RICHMOND OVAL – CONTINGENCY ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN $178M PROJECT BUDGET

(Report:  April 9, 2008, File No.:  06-2052-50-06) (REDMS No. 2433566)

Designated Speaker:  Greg Scott

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, within the $178M Richmond Oval Project Budget, $1.5M from the Owner’s Allowance be allocated to the Construction Contingency.

ADJOURNMENT