July 6, 2009 - Minutes
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General Purposes Committee
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Monday, July 6, 2009 |
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Anderson Room Richmond City Hall |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair Councillor Linda Barnes Councillor Derek Dang Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt Councillor Greg Halsey-Brandt Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt Councillor Ken Johnston Councillor Bill McNulty Councillor Harold Steves |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:03 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, June 15, 2009, be adopted as circulated. |
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT |
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PROPOSED RICHMOND TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES AND O ZONE (File Ref. No.: 10-6500-05/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2658378) | |
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A discussion ensued amongst members of Committee and the Director, Transportation Victor Wei about: | |
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specific vehicular traffic lane closures in order to accommodate the anticipated pedestrian flow at the Oval and Ozone during the Olympic Games; |
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the security fence line proposed along River Road, Hollybridge Way, and the Dyke in the vicinity of the Olympic Oval; |
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provisions for a shuttle service from Bridgeport to the Oval for Seniors and spectators with disabilities and other special needs; |
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message boards and signage that will be placed in the City Centre area and updated daily regarding road closures and other pertinent information; |
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provisions for parking for volunteers and others involved in Olympic related events. It was noted that volunteers would be encouraged to take public transit rather than drive private vehicles; |
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accessibility to businesses in the proximity of proposed road closures; |
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provisions for washrooms, weather protection and bike racks for pedestrians and cyclists; |
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planning a trip to Olympic venues using Translink’s online Trip Planner; |
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possible means of informing area residents of road closures proposed for their neighbourhoods; |
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the appropriateness of storing bicycles at the Minoru Plaza; and |
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utilizing the services of private traffic management companies in addition to volunteers. |
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It was moved and seconded | |
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That the proposed Richmond Transportation Plan for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and O Zone, as outlined in the staff report dated June 22, 2009 from the Director of Transportation, be endorsed. | |
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Richmond Food Security Society “Pocket” Farmer’s Market (File Ref. No.: 11-7200-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2662994) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the Richmond Food Security Society be granted permission to operate a Farmers Market in the outdoor concourse of the Richmond Cultural Centre at 7700 Minoru Gate. |
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The question on the motion was not called as Committee members expressed their support for the “Pocket” Farmer’s Market. |
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The question on the motion was then called, and it was CARRIED. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That staff review the procedures for further sites, after consultation with the Food Security Society for other pocket farmer’s markets and food stands. |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:38 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, July 6, 2009. |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Chair |
Shanan Dhaliwal Executive Assistant, City Clerk’s Office |