December 17, 2012 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

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Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, December 3, 2012.

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

1.

Oval Conversion Priority Projects

(File Ref. No. 06-2052-20-ROO) (REDMS No. 3714505 v.3)

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See Page GP-9 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Robert Gonzalez & John Irving

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the adjustment of the remaining legacy conversion projects and funding as outlined in the staff report titled Oval Conversion Priority Projects, dated November 29, 2012, by the Director Engineering, be approved.

2.

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641 Amendment Bylaw No. 8980

(File Ref. No. 10-6600-01-01) (REDMS No. 3707421 v.3)

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Designated Speaker:  Alen Postolka

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 8980 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

3.

Comments on Multi-Material BC's Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Plan

(File Ref. No. 10-6370-00) (REDMS No. 3711386)

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See Page GP-25 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Suzanne Bycraft

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City’s comments on Multi-Material British Columbia’s (MMBC) Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Plan outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report dated December 11, 2012 from the Director – Public Works Operations be approved and forwarded to MMBC, the Minister of the Environment and the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board Chair.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

4.

Appointment of Acting Corporate Officer (Acting City Clerk)

(File Ref. No. 05-1400-01) (REDMS No. 3694105 v.2)

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Designated Speaker:  David Weber

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Michelle Jansson, Manager, Legislative Services, be appointed as Acting Corporate Officer for the purposes of carrying out the statutory duties prescribed in section 148 of the Community Charter, in the absence of David Weber, Director, City Clerk’s Office (Corporate Officer).

5.

Metro Vancouver Labour Relations Service Bylaw No. 1182, 2012

(File Ref. No. 05-1400-01) (REDMS No. 3722223 v.2)

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Designated Speaker:  Mike Pellant

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That Richmond City Council consent to the terms and conditions of withdrawal of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Service Bylaw No. 1182, 2012 and approve the adoption of the Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Service Bylaw No. 1182, 2012 by providing consent on behalf of the electors.

ADJOURNMENT