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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, July 3, 2012.

FINANCE & CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

CEILI'S IRISH PUB (RICHMOND) LTD. 5991 ALDERBRIDGE WAY

(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 3552264 v. 2)

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See Page GP-9 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

the application by Ceili’s Irish Pub (Richmond) Ltd., to amend their hours of liquor service from Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Friday through Sunday Noon to 2:00 a.m. to Monday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., be supported;

(2)

Council comments on the prescribed considerations are:

(a)

there is little potential for additional noise if the application is approved; and

(b)

the amendment would not pose a negative impact on the community based on the lack of comments received from the public;

(3)

Council comments on the view of residents were gathered as follows:

(a)

property owners and businesses within a 50 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application and provided with instructions on how community concerns could be submitted; and

(b)

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)

based on the lack of negative responses from residents and businesses in the nearby area, save for one letter received, and the lack of responses received from the community through notifications, Council considers that the application is acceptable to a majority of residents.

2.

Permissive Tax Exemption Policy and Administrative Procedure Amendments

(File Ref. No. 03-0925-02-01) (REDMS No. 3541127 v.12)

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See Page GP-17 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Ivy Wong

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Property Tax Exemption Policy 3561 and Property Tax Exemptions – Guidelines Administrative Procedure 3561.01 be amended, as set out in Attachment 2 of the staff report dated June 27, 2012 from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services titled Permissive Tax Exemption Policy and Administrative Procedure Amendments.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

3.

Semi-Annual Report from City Representatives to the Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (YVR ANMC)

(File Ref. No. 01-0153-04-01) (REDMS No. 3459945 v.4)

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See Page GP-27 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Joan Caravan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the staff report dated June 27, 2012 from the Director, Transportation and the memorandum dated June 26, 2012 from the City of Richmond citizen representatives to the YVR ANMC be received for information;

(2)

That the City explore with the Vancouver Airport Authority the opportunity to partner on the presentation of its “Fly Quiet Awards;”

(3)

That having fulfilled their mandate, the members of the Richmond Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force be thanked by the City for their contributions.

4.

City Response: Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) Proposed Russ Baker Way Shopping Mall

(File Ref. No.:  ) (REDMS No. 3574630)

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See Page GP-41 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Terry Crowe

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That, as per the report, “City Response: Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) Proposed Russ Baker Way Shopping Mall”, dated July 10, 2012, Council request the Vancouver Airport Authority Board to enter into a protocol agreement to better clarify the City’s role and scope within YVR's development proposal approval process, particularly regarding non-airport related development proposals.

ADJOURNMENT