March 16, 2009 - Minutes
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General Purposes Committee
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Date: |
Monday, March 16, 2009 |
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Anderson Room Richmond City Hall |
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Present: |
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt, Acting Chair Councillor Derek Dang Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt Councillor Ken Johnston Councillor Bill McNulty Councillor Harold Steves |
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Absent: |
Mayor Malcolm Brodie, Chair Councillor Linda Barnes Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, March 2, 2009, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
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Appointment of Chief License Inspector (Report: March 3, 2009, File No.: 01-0172-04/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2582685) | |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That: | |
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Resolution (R06/14-16), relating to the appointment of Amarjeet Rattan as Chief Licence Inspector, be rescinded; and |
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Glenn McLaughlin be appointed as the Chief Licence Inspector for the purpose of carrying out the statutory duties prescribed in Section 60 of the Community Charter and in accordance with Business Bylaw No. 7360. |
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Prior to the question on the motion being called, Amarjeet Rattan was commended for his work as Chief Licence Inspector, and Glenn McLaughlin was welcomed to his new position. | |
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The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED. | |
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In accordance with the Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Derek Dang declared himself to be in a potential conflict of interest as he has an interest in property that is the subject of Item No. 3, and left the meeting (4:02 p.m.). |
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Business Regulation Bylaw No 7538 Amendment Bylaw 8474 (Report: February 6, 2009, File No.: 12-8060-20-8474) (REDMS No. 2572706, 2572315) |
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It was noted that the portion of Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538 concerning amusement centres and amusement machines, was specifically written in response to issues that had occurred at video arcades. The necessity of having internet cafes regulated with a bylaw was questioned. |
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In response, Amarjeet S. Rattan, Chief Licence Inspector, advised that some aspects of the bylaw may be out-dated, and it may be appropriate to review the bylaw as it pertains to internet cafes. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That Bylaw 8474 which amends Schedule A of the Business Regulation Bylaw No 7538, to include 4351 No. 3 Rd – Unit 175 among the sites which permit an amusement centre to operate with more than 4 amusement machines, be introduced and given first, second and third readings. |
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CARRIED |
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Councillor Derek Dang re-entered the meeting at 4:06 p.m.. |
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RICHMOND OLYMPIC BUSINESS OFFICE |
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RICHMOND WINTERFEST WEEKEND FINAL REPORT AND EVALUATION (Report: March 6, 2009, File No.: 01-0103-60-CORE2/2009-Vol 01, XR 11-7400-20-RWFE1) (REDMS No. 2582231) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report dated March 6, 2009 from the Director, Richmond Olympic Office, entitled ‘Richmond Winterfest Weekend Final Report and Evaluation’, be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT |
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ACTNOW BC SENIOR’S COMMUNITY PARK AGREEMENT (Report: March 10, 2009, File No.: 03-1000-18-052/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2585251, 2483621, 2487801) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services be authorized to negotiate and execute the ActNow BC Seniors’ Community Park Agreement (the “Agreement”) and any related agreements or documentation to give effect to the Agreement. |
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Prior to the question on the motion being called, staff advised that a ribbon cutting ceremony related to the ActNow Senior’s Community Park was scheduled for April 7th, 2009 at 10:30 a.m., however, staff would confirm the date and time by sending a memo to members of Council. |
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The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:07 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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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, March 16, 2009. |
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Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt Acting Chair |
Shanan Dhaliwal Executive Assistant, City Clerk’s Office |