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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

LIQUOR LICENCE AMENDMENT APPLICATION 0755 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE INCORPORATED – UNIT 2188 - 3779 SEXSMITH ROAD

(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001/2012-Vol 01) (REDMS No. 3612005)

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Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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

(1)

The application by 0755 Restaurant & Lounge Incorporated,to amend their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor License #304745 from Monday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 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;

(b)

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

(c)

The amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor License 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)

Council comments on the views 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.

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

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

2.

Gateway Theatre Sewer Heat Recovery System

(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-01) (REDMS No. 3537486 v.13)

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Designated Speaker:  Cecilia Achiam

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the incorporation of the Sewage SHARC wastewater heat recovery system into the existing building heating system at Gateway Theatre (as described in the staff report titled Gateway Theatre Sewer Heat Recovery System dated August 15, 2012 from the Interim Director, Sustainability and District Energy), be endorsed.

3.

Provincial Carbon Tax Review – Recommended Input from the City of Richmond

(File Ref. No. 01-0370-01) (REDMS No. 3636786 v.2)

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Designated Speaker:  Margot Daykin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That as input to the Provincial carbon tax review, a letter be sent to the Minister of Finance, with copies to the Premier, Minister of Environment, UBCM and Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, conveying that:

(1)

The City of Richmond supports the continuation of the carbon tax as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the understanding that:

(a)

the tax is applied in a manner that offsets disproportionate impacts to low-income or other vulnerable populations;

(b)

the tax is applied in a manner that does not result in a loss in competitiveness for local businesses; and

(c)

the Province continues the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) for local governments;

(2)

The City of Richmond requests that the Province conduct detailed studies and incorporate further public consultation and engagement with local governments and other stakeholders, to evaluate appropriate tax rates, scope and structure; and

(3)

The City of Richmond requests that the Province direct a portion of the carbon tax revenue, and/or establish alternative funding sources, to support local government actions and other investments that will reduce community emissions.

ADJOURNMENT