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ITEM

MINUTES

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1.

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

DELEGATION

2.

Michael O’Brien, Chair of the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation and George Duncan, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation and CAO, City of Richmond to present the 2008 Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation Annual Report.

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Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation 2008 Annual Report to the City of Richmond

(File Ref. No.:  01-0060-20-ROVA1/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2649865)

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the attached report “2008 Annual Report from the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation,” be received for information.

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

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3.

Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project Proposal Update

(File Ref. No.:  10-6600-06-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2597962, 2568370)

Designated Speaker:  John Irving

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

The need for improved jet fuel supply systems to Vancouver International Airport to meet existing and future demand be recognize; and

(2)

a preference be endorsed for:

(a)

improved jet fuel supply system options that result in either no or minimal net gain of jet fuel line length on Lulu Island; and

(b)

the further consideration and review of alternatives to the current VAFFC proposal.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARMENT

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4.

Update on VANOC Sponsorship Program for Aboriginal Artworks at the Richmond Olympic Oval Precinct

(File Ref. No.:  11-7000-09-20-091/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2596252)

Designated Speakers:  Eric Fiss & Jane Fernyhough

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the VANOC Venues’ Aboriginal Art Program at the Richmond Olympic Oval Precinct as outlined in this report be endorsed;

(2)

That the General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, be authorized to enter into an agreement with VANOC to execute and fund a program to have Aboriginal Art procured and installed at the Richmond Olympic Oval precinct for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games;

(3)

That the concept design entitled, “Hupakwanum”, as prepared by the Nuu-chah-nulth Art Association for the VANOC Venues’ Aboriginal Art Program Feature Art at the Richmond Olympic Oval Precinct, be endorsed; and

(4)

That the concept design for the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami tapestry, as prepared by the Pangnirtung Tapestry Studios for the VANOC Venues’ Aboriginal Art Program Textile Art Work at the Richmond Olympic Oval Precinct, be endorsed.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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5.

Update: Port Metro Vancouver - Gilmore Lands

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2644854)

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City write Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) a letter emphasizing that:

(a)

The Gilmore lands should continue to be farmed as they are prime farmland;

(b)

Non-agricultural use of the Gilmore lands is not supported as such would be inconsistent with the ALR requirements as the lands are in the ALR, designated Agriculture in the Richmond Official Community Plan, zoned Agriculture (AG1) in the City’s Zoning Bylaw, and shown and intended for long term agricultural use in the Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy;

(c)

PMV should use non-agricultural land to meets its port needs.

(2)

That PMV be requested to clarify its land use strategy for all of its property located in the City of Richmond and whether its it considering further purchases; and

(3)

That copies of the letter be sent to all Metro Vancouver region Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, the Agricultural Land Commission, and Metro Vancouver Board and municipalities.

RICHMOND OLYMPIC BUSINESS OFFICE

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6.

Olympic Torch Relay Celebration and Commemoration Funding Program

(File Ref. No.:  11-7400-30-OTRE1/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2634809)

Designated Speaker:  Serena Lusk

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the General Manager, Olympic Business and Major Projects, be authorized to submit a funding application to the Department of Canadian Heritage in relation to the Celebration and Commemoration Program for organizing activities to support the participation of the general public in the 2010 Olympic Torch and finalize and execute any related documentation.

ADJOURNMENT