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MINUTES

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1.

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

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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2.

BUSINESS LICENSING OF CLASS A AND CLASS N TAXICABS IN RICHMOND

(Report:  July 2, 2008, File No.:) (REDMS No. 2470991)

Designated Speaker:  Amarjeet Rattan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Business Licence Bylaw 7360, Amendment Bylaw No.8407, to increase the number of vehicles permitted to operate under Class A and Class N, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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3.

RICHMOND YACHT CLUB - LIQUOR PRIMARY – CLUB LICENCE APPLICATION

(Report:  July 10, 2008, File No.:) (REDMS No. 2477235)

Designated Speaker:  Amarjeet Rattan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to the Manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch indicating the City's support for the application by the Richmond Yacht Club to obtain a Liquor Primary - Club License.

CORPORATE PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT GROUP

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4.

Corporate Sustainability Initiative – Progress Update

(Report:  July 14, 2008, File No.:) (REDMS No. 2478482)

Designated Speaker:  Margot Daykin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Corporate Sustainability Initiative – Progress Update report (dated July 14, 2008 from the Manager of Sustainability) be received for information.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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5.

2008 Richmond City Grant Program

(Report:  July 9, 2008, File No.:) (REDMS No. 2474049)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the existing City Grant Policy 3705 (Attachment 1) and existing Grant Application Form (Attachment 2) be rescinded, and

(2)

the proposed 2008 Richmond Grant Program (Attachment 3) be adopted.

ADJOURNMENT