MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, December 7, 2009, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

SKYLINE AIRPORT HOTEL (1997) LTD. DOING BUSINESS AS WESTIN WALL CENTRE VANCOUVER AIRPORT HOTEL LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE APPLICATION

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2776392)

It was moved and seconded

That the application by Skyline Airport Hotel (1997) Ltd., doing business as Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport Hotel, for a Liquor Primary Licence at 3099 Corvette Way, 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 license 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 are as follows:

(a)

The establishment is located at the end of Corvette Way and fronts Sea Island Way. To the north is a mix of retail, restaurants and light industrial uses.  To the west of the establishment is a marina and to the east is a hotel.  Behind the establishment and to the south are two residential towers currently under construction.

(b)

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

(c)

The application for a 10 person capacity operation, with liquor service hours of 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday to Sunday and offering patron non-participating     entertainment 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.

(d)

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

(e)

The issue of parking was considered.

(f)

The zoning of the establishment, Residential/Hotel-Capstan Village City Centre (ZMU5) was reviewed and conforms to the regulations.

(g)

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

(h)

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

(3)

As the operation of 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 community 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.

(4)

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

(a)

There was no public responses received from residents within a 100 metre radius and  Council considers that the application is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the nearby area.

CARRIED

2.

11011/11051 No. 2 Road - BC Hydro Statutory Right of Way for Steveston Fire Hall #2

(File Ref. No.:  06-2285-30-145/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2778969)

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

staff be authorized to register a statutory right of way in favour of BC Hydro over a ±128 m²  portion of City-owned property at 11011/11051 No. 2 Road for a nominal fee of $10.00; and

(2)

staff be authorized to take all necessary steps to complete the matter including authorizing the Manager, Real Estate Services to negotiate and execute all documentation to effect the transactions, including all contracts and Land Title office documentation.           

CARRIED

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

3.

VANOC Sponsorship Program for Aboriginal Artworks at the Richmond Olympic Oval Precinct – Youth Mentorship Artist Selection

(File Ref. No.:  11-7000-09-20-093/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2775035)

It was moved and seconded

That the selection of Coast Salish artist Sonny Assu for the Youth Mentorship Program for the VANOC Venues’ Aboriginal Art Program at the Richmond Olympic Oval Precinct, as outlined in the staff report dated December 9, 2009 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services, be endorsed.

CARRIED

4.

Update on the 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. 2772874)

Eric Fiss, Public Art Planner, provided an update on the status of the proposed pieces of art.  In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Fiss advised that (i) the sculptures come through the Biennale as a package; (ii) the proposed pieces of art will remain in Richmond until 2011; and (iii) Angels & Demons was cancelled due to high shipping costs.

It was moved and seconded

That the addition of the four artworks, Cabezas, Dinosaur, Mao Jacket, and Homage to my Dad, for temporary exhibition in Richmond by the Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale, 2009-2011, to replace the previously endorsed artworks Angels & Demons and Made in China, and for new opportunities with InTransit BC, as outlined in the staff report dated December 9, 2009 from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services, be endorsed.

CARRIED

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

5.

SINGLE FAMILY AND DUPLEX WATER METER PROGRAM

(File Ref. No.:  10-6060-02-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2779264)

It was moved and seconded

That the existing contract with Neptune Technology Group be extended for four months ending on April 30, 2010 using the 2003 unit rates.

CARRIED

At 4:14 p.m. Mayor Brodie announced that the General Purposes Committee meeting would be recessed.

At 6:25 p.m. Mayor Brodie reconvened the open General Purposes Committee meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (6:26 p.m.).

CARRIED

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, December 21, 2009.

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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie

Chair

Hanieh Floujeh

Acting Executive Assistant

City Clerk’s Office