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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, September 21, 2009.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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RED PALMS MALAYSIAN PONDOK INC. UNITS 130 & 140 8291 WESTMINSTER HIGHWAY FOOD PRIMARY LIQUOR LICENCE AMENDMENT

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2723858)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Red Palms Malaysian Pondock Inc., to extend the hours of liquor service from 9:00 a.m. to Midnight, Monday to Sunday to 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday to Sunday, not be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council does not recommend the application based on the community responses received that the extension of hours of liquor service would have a negative impact on the community;

(2)

Council’s comments on the prescribed considerations are as follows:

(a)

There is a potential for additional noise and traffic in the area if the application is approved;

(b)

There is a potential that the application could pose a negative impact on the community, based on the comments received from residents living in the area;

(c)

That the proposed location is in close proximity to residential districts that may be impacted by the application;

(d)

That there is a public park within a 500 metre radius of the proposed location that could be impacted by the application;

(e)

That the 2008 population figure of 42,600 for the City Centre area with a projected growth to 90,000 by 2031 was considered;

(3)

Council comments on the views of residents and businesses are as follows:

(a)

As per City Policy, residents, property owners and businesses within a 100 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application and were provided with instruction on how comments or concerns could be submitted;

(b)

In addition, signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  This signage and notice provided information on the application and instruction on how community comments or concerns could be submitted;

(c)

That sixty-nine responses were received from residents who live within the 100 metre consultation area and one response was received from the general community.  All responses expressed concerns about the application; and

(d)

Based on the responses received, Council does not support the application.

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GOLDEN HARVEST MANAGEMENT LTD, DOING BUSINESS AS SALLE DE THE TEA ROOM LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE APPLICATION

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2714108v3)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Golden Harvest Management Ltd., doing business as Salle de the Tea Room, for a Liquor Primary Licence at 8571 Alexandra Road Unit 113, in order to offer liquor service, be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council recommends the issuance of the proposed  licence based on the community responses received and that the operation will not have a significant negative impact on the community;

(2)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in section 10(3) of the Liquor Control and Licensing Act Regulations) are as follows:

(a)

The potential for additional noise and traffic in the area if the application is approved was considered;

(b)

The application for a 20 person capacity operation, with liquor service hours of 3:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday to Sunday, will not pose a significant negative impact on the community based on the lack of responses received from the residents and businesses in the area;

(c)

The proximity of the proposed location to residential districts that may be impacted by the application was considered;

(d)

The proximity of the proposed location to other social or recreational facilities and public buildings was considered.  There are no schools and parks within a 500 metre radius of the proposed liquor primary location;

(e)

The number and market focus or clientele of liquor primary licence establishments within a reasonable distance of the proposed location was considered;

(f)

The issue of parking was considered;

(g)

The zoning of the proposed location, Automobile-Oriented Commercial  District (C6) was reviewed and the use conforms to the regulations;

(h)

The 2008 population figure of  42,600 for the City Centre area with a projected growth to 90,000 by 2031 was considered.  Relevant socio-economic information was considered;

(i)

The impact on the community if the application is approved was considered;

(3)

As the operation of the establishment as a licensed establishment might affect nearby residents, the City gathered the views of the residents as follows:

(a)

As per City Policy, residents, property owners and businesses within a 100 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application and were provided with instruction on how comments or concerns could be submitted;

(b)

In addition, signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  This signage and notice provided information on the application and instruction on how community comments or concerns could be submitted; and

(4)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows:

(a)

The only response to the public notifications was a letter dated July 21, 2009 from nearby business owners.  Based on the lack of any responses from residents in the nearby area, Council considers that the application is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the nearby area.

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GREAT CANADIAN GAMING CORPORATION 8811 RIVER ROAD LIQUOR LICENCE AMENDMENT

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2718088v2)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Council decline to comment on the Liquor Primary License amendment application submitted by the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, doing business as River Rock Casino Resort, to expand the area affected by the license and to increase the person capacity in the expanded area, and that a letter be sent to the General Manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch by the City advising of the City’s decision.

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BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW NO. 7360 AMENDMENT BYLAW 8543

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2724557, 2724604, 2704103)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Business Licence Bylaw No. 7360, Amendment Bylaw 8543, to create revised fee schedules, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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6.

SOCIAL FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE FUND

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2651878)

Designated Speakers:  Jerry Chong & John Foster

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That $500,000 be allocated to the City’s Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund for a period not to exceed 3 years with a maximum annual allocation of $250,000 in 2010, $150,000 in 2011 and the remaining $100,000 in 2012. 

RICHMOND OLYMPIC BUSINESS OFFICE

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THE CITY OF RICHMOND OLYMPIC PLAN UPDATE

(File Ref. No.:  01-0340-20-OBUS1) (REDMS No. 2729535)

Designated Speaker:  Jeff Day

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond Olympic Plan Update as outlined in the report dated September 29, 2009 from the General Manager, Project Development & Facilities Management, be received for information.

CORPORATE PROGRAMS MANAGEMENT GROUP

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8.

RICHMOND GATEWAY SIGNAGE UPGRADE PROGRAM

(File Ref. No.: 10-0340-02) (REDMS No. 2638551)

Designated Speaker: Mike Redpath 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That $100,000 for the Richmond Gateway Signage Upgrade Program be appropriated from the 2008 surplus.

ADJOURNMENT