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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, May 4, 2009 and the Special General Purposes Committee meeting held on Monday, May 11, 2009.

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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Richmond Sister City Committee Invitation to Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2615230)

Designated Speaker:  Richard Toda

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That authorization be given to the Richmond Sister City Committee, on behalf of the City of Richmond, to invite the Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra to perform in Richmond between October 3-6, 2009; and

(2)

That the General Manager, Corporate Services, or his designate, be authorized to execute any necessary agreements or documentation in relation to the Xiamen Philharmonic Orchestra performance.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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Revisions to Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8396

(File Ref. No.:  03-0900-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2586634, 2602083)

Designated Speaker:  Jerry Chong

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That third reading of Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8396, given on July 28, 2008, be rescinded;

(2)

That clause 6 of Amendment Bylaw No. 8396 be replaced as indicated in the draft bylaw attached to this staff report in order to better clarify the implementation date proposed with respect to the new Development Cost Charges; 

(3)

That Schedules B, C, D and E of Amendment Bylaw No. 8396 be revised to reflect the lower Development Cost Charges recommended by City staff in light of changes in the economic conditions; and

(4)

That Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 8024, Amendment Bylaw No. 8396 be given third reading, as amended on this day.

ADJOURNMENT