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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, October 5, 2009.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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

(File Ref. No.:  12-8275-06/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2732774)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the supplemental report referring to a report dated September 17, 2009 submitted to General Purposes Committee in reference to the application by Red Palms Malaysian Pondock Inc. to extend the hours of liquor service, be received for information.

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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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3.

BUSINESS REGULATION BYLAW 7538, AMENDMENT BYLAW 8546

(File Ref. No.:  12-8275-06/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2730719, 2730795)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 8546, which amends Schedule A of the Business Regulation Bylaw 7538, to include 4351 No. 3 Rd – Unit 110 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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BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW 7360, AMENDMENT BYLAW 8551

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2733813, 2736372)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Bylaw 8551, which amends Business Licence Bylaw 7360 by increasing the maximum number of vehicles for hire permitted to be operated as Class A Taxicabs to be 95 and Class N Taxicabs to be 36, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

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5.

Social Financial Hardship Assistance Fund

(File Ref. No.: ) (REDMS No. 2732117)

Designated Speakers:  Jerry Chong and 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.

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARMENT

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Additional Art Works for City of Richmond Public Art Program Participation in the Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale, 2009-2011

(File Ref. No.:  11-7000-09-20-099/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2732062)

Designated Speaker:  Eric Fiss

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That an allocation of $50,000 from the 2009 Public Art Project for the site preparation, lighting, insurance, installation and de-installation of two additional artworks as part of the Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale in Richmond, Water #10, Vertical by artist Jun Ren (China) at Cambie Plaza on the Middle Arm Waterfront Greenway and Wave Sphere by Yvonne Domenge (Mexico) at Garry Point Park, as outlined in the staff report dated  October 8, 2009, from the Director, Arts and Cultural Services, be endorsed.

RICHMOND OLYMPIC BUSINESS OFFICE

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Ticket Allocation for 2010 Olympic Games

(File Ref. No.:  11-7400-30-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2704939, 2673996)

Designated Speaker:  Gary Young

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

staff be directed to administer the allocation of tickets based on the Ticket Allocation Program as follows: Support for Community Service Organizations, Persons Suffering Financial Hardship, O Zone Celebrations, and Hosting and Protocol as identified in the report dated September 16, 2009 from the Director, Legacy and Integration, Richmond Olympic Business Office;

(2)

the Director Legacy and Integration be authorized to enter into contracts to extend the school based 2010 Games Tickets program to 10 independent schools for a total value of up to $19,060 for all school allocations;

(3)

the Director Legacy and Integration be authorized to enter into contracts to sell 2010 Games tickets for a value of up to $ 5,990 with Richmond Community groups for the purposes of volunteer recognition, fund raising, or membership development; and

(4)

where possible and practical any tickets not being utilized for the designated purposes be sold in keeping with the other categories and purposes described in this ticket allocation program.

ADJOURNMENT