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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the special meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, February 8, 2010.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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1.

BANNING THE SALE OF DOGS IN STOREFRONTS
(File Ref. No.:  12-8275-01/2009-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2731601)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report dated December 3, 2009 from the Chief Licence Inspector with regard to banning the sale of dogs in storefronts, be received for information.

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2.

ROYAL BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO INC., DOING BUSINESS AS ROYAL RESTAURANT, UNIT #200 - 8040 GARDEN CITY ROAD

(File Ref. No.: ) (REDMS No. 2819979)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application by Royal Ballroom Dance Studio Inc, doing business as Royal Restaurant, for an amendment to add patron participation under Food Primary Liquor License No. 302360, in order to offer dining and dancing, be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council recommends the amendment to the food primary liquor licence permitting patron participation for ballroom dancing on the premises as it will not have a significant negative impact on the community;

(2)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(a)

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

(b)

The impact on the community if the application is approved was assessed thru a community consultation process and considered;

(c)

That the amendment to permit patron participation under the Food Primary liquor licence should not change the establishment so that it is operated in a manner that is contrary to its primary purpose was considered;

(3)

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

(a)

Property owners and businesses within a 100 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application and provided instructions 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 instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.

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

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That the letters received opposed to the amendment to permit patron participation were reviewed and was determined that the type of entertainment proposed would not impact the neighbourhood significantly and that based on the number of letters sent and the lack of responses received, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the majority of residents in the area.

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT

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3.

PROVINCIAL FUNDING FOR FIRE RESCUE SERVICES

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 2736527)

Designated Speaker:  Fire Chief John McGowan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the reduced 2008 surplus allocation request of $148,500 for additional temporary Fire Rescue services be approved; and

(2)

the General Manager of Law and Community Safety be authorized to execute the contribution agreement with the Province of British Columbia.

CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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4.

REPLACEMENT OF MANAGEMENT STAFF

(File Ref. No.:  05-1695-01/2010-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 2824618)

Designated Speakers:  Cathryn Volkering Carlile, Phyllis Carlyle and Robert Gonzalez

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the exempt positions attached to the staff report (dated February 16, 2010 from the General Managers of Community Services, Law & Community Safety, and Engineering & Public Works) be approved for recruitment.

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

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5.

SERVICE AGREEMENT RATIFICATION

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 2839372)

Designated Speaker:  Dave Semple

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

the VANOC Service Agreement be ratified as presented; and

(2)

the General Manager of Parks and Recreation be authorized to execute this agreement.

ADJOURNMENT