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MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the Special General Purposes Committee held on Monday, March 28, 2011.

COUNCILLOR SUE HALSEY-BRANDT

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vancouver airport fuel delivery project proposal

(File Ref. No.:) (REDMS No. 3189161)

Designated Speaker:  Councillor Sue Halsey-Brandt

RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That a meeting be scheduled as soon as possible with Richmond’s three MLAs to discuss the proposed jet fuel line route to garner their support in opposing this project as it is currently planned; and

(2)

That Richmond City Council state for the record that the preferred route for the jet fuel pipeline at this time is the continued use of the Kinder Morgan Pipeline and/or upgrading it as necessary.

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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2.

Richmond Gateway Theatre 6500 Gilbert Road Temporary Change to a Liquor Primary Licence

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 3174712)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That a letter be sent to Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

Council supports the application of the Richmond Gateway Theatre for a Temporary Change to Liquor Primary Licence #103637, for the dates June 23, 2011, October 7, 2011, November 11, 2011, December 16, 2011 and February 10, 2012.

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3.

Liquor Primary Amendment Application, 491581 BC Ltd., doing business as Flying Beaver Bar & Grill, 4760 Inglis Drive

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 3172078)

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application to increase hours of liquor service under Liquor Primary Licence No. 167287 by 491581 BC Ltd., doing business as the Flying Beaver Bar & Grill, operating from premises located at 4760 Inglis Drive;

From:     11:00 a.m. to Midnight, Monday to Sunday

To:  Sunday to Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to Midnight and Thursday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.,

be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the application as the issuance will not pose a significant impact on the community;

(2)

Council comments on the prescribed considerations are as follows:

(a)

The potential for additional noise in the area if the application is approved was considered and determined that there will be little or no impact of additional noise in the area due to the location of the premises;

(b)

The impact on the community if the application is approved was considered and based on no responses being received from the public notices, the licence approval would have little impact;

(c)

The amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Liquor Primary Licence should not change the establishment so that it is operated in a manner that is contrary to its primary purpose as there has been no history of non-compliance with this operation;

(3)

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

(a)

Signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  The signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions 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)

That based on the lack of response received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the community.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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4.

8th Annual Maritime Festival

(File Ref. No.:  11-7400-35-01/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3182992)

Designated Speaker:  Sandi Swanigan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the use of $65,000 of Tall Ships funds in support of the 8^th Annual Richmond Maritime Festival be approved; and

(2)

That any sponsor funds in excess of $50,000 would offset the City contribution and those funds would be returned to the Tall Ship fund for future festival development and ship recruitment.

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5.

Results from Public Consultation on Acquiring Biennale Artwork

(File Ref. No.:  11-7000-09-20-099/Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3162410v3)

Designated Speaker:  Jane Fernyhough

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report entitled “Results from Public Consultation on Acquiring Biennale Artwork” from the Director, Arts, Culture & Heritage Services dated March 17, 2011, be received for information; and

(2)

That no further action be taken at this time.

LAW & COMMUNITY SAFETY DEPARTMENT

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Noise and Sound Regulation

(File Ref. No.: ) (REDMS No. 3168970, 3162904, 3168990)

Designated Speaker:  Wayne Mercer

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That:

(1)

“The Point of Reception” definition in the draft proposed Noise Regulation Bylaw attached to the staff report dated March 21, 2011 from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety, be approved;

(2)

the public participation process described in the staff report dated March 21, 2011 from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety be endorsed; and

(3)

the draft proposed Noise Regulation Bylaw attached to the staff report dated March 21, 2011 from the General Manager, Law & Community Safety, together with such amendments directed by Committee, be used as the basis for the public participation program described in this report.

ADJOURNMENT