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General Purposes Committee
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Date:
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Monday, March 3, 2014
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Place:
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Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall
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Present:
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Acting Mayor Derek Dang, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves
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Absent:
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Ken Johnston
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Call to Order:
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The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, February 17, 2014, be adopted as circulated.
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CARRIED
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With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), Craig Richmond, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA), accompanied by Anne Murray, Vice President, Community and Environmental Affairs, VAA, and Howard Jampolsky, City of Richmond representative on the Vancouver International Airport Board, provided an update on the Airport Authority’s activities over the past year and spoke of upcoming economic opportunities.
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Discussion ensued regarding the Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) activities impact on the environment and Mr. Richmond noted that (i) the Airport Authority’s mandate states that it is to contribute to British Columbia’s economy by generating jobs and facilitating trade and tourism opportunities; (ii) the Airport Authority is not affiliated with the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation; and (iii) the Airport Authority is currently preparing a sustainability plan.
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In reply to queries and comments from Committee, Mr. Richmond noted that the Airport Authority anticipates that any development along Russ Baker Way would complement the City’s planning vision and would be subject to a public consultation.
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Discussion ensued regarding Richmond’s aviation history and it was suggested that the VAA consider building an aircraft museum that would showcase said history.
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In reply to queries from Committee, Mr. Richmond provided the following information:
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many airlines are choosing to upgrade their fleet as newer aircrafts are more fuel efficient;
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the two parallel runways at the YVR allows for growth, should the need arise; also, terminals at the YVR are designed to facilitate expansion;
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Canadian and American air travel models differ in that in Canada, it is a ‘pay per use’ model compared to the United States of America, whereby airports receive assistance from all levels of government; and
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the YVR is the second busiest airport in Canada and boasts the highest number of flights to Asia from North America.
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It was moved and seconded
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That the delegation by the Vancouver Airport Authority be received for information.
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CARRIED
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ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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Expression of Interest in Multi-Material BC's Advisory Committee
(File Ref. No. 10-6370-01) (REDMS No. 4160415)
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It was moved and seconded
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That:
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(1)
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the City of Richmond apply to UBCM for representation on Multi-Material BC’s Advisory Committee;
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a member of Council be nominated for consideration by UBCM as the City’s elected representative to Multi-Material BC’s Advisory Committee; and
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(3)
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the General Manager, Engineering & Public Works be submitted for consideration by UBCM as a technical staff representative to Multi-Material BC’s Advisory Committee.
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CARRIED
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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Public Engagement in Minoru Major Facility Replacements
(File Ref. No. 06-2052-55-01) (REDMS No. 4159769 v.4)
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In reply to queries from Committee, Serena Lusk, Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, advised that staff are recommending that two Advisory Committees be formed: (i) Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee and (ii) Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee.
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Discussion took place regarding the proposed Advisory Committees’ Terms of Reference, and it was noted copies of their agendas and minutes would not be circulated to Council. Ms. Lusk advised that the proposed two Advisory Committees would provide information to staff, and that staff would amalgamate such information with input from other engagement opportunities and present an overall concept for Council’s consideration at a future date.
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Discussion further took place regarding Council’s role with the proposed two Advisory Committees and it was suggested that two Council liaisons form the membership of each of the proposed Advisory Committees.
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George Duncan, Chief Administrative Officer, commented on each of the proposed Advisory Committees’ roles, noting that they are to provide their expertise to staff. Staff would gather such advice and compile it with other information related to the projects, and present all the information in a staff report to Council.
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Robert Gonzalez, General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, spoke of the project’s schedule and advised that Council would be updated with such information.
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Discussion took place regarding the staff memorandum dated January 24, 2014 from the Senior Manager, Project Development providing an update on Phase One of the Major Facilities Project (copy on file, City Clerk’s Office), and it was noted that such information is appreciated by Council.
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Discussion ensued regarding the proposed Advisory Committees’ Terms of Reference, and as result the following motion was introduced:
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It was moved and seconded
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That the proposed Advisory Committees’ Terms of Reference be amended to reflect:
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that two Council liaisons be appointed to each Advisory Committee; and
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that each Advisory Committee be chaired by a member of Council.
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion took place regarding the recruitment process for the proposed Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee, and Ms. Lusk advised that a staff report on the matter is forthcoming.
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.
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Discussion further took place regarding the proposed Advisory Committees’ Terms of Reference, and as result the following motion was introduced:
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It was moved and seconded
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That the proposed Advisory Committees’ Terms of Reference be further amended to reflect that the following be added under ‘Meetings’:
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‘Copies of the agenda and record of the previous meeting will be circulated to Committee members [and Council members] in advance of the next meeting;’ and
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‘The decision process is to be consensus based. [Major decisions must go before Council.] If some members disagree with Committee’s recommendations or activities, decisions will be recorded in the meeting records.’
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The question on the motion was not called as Mr. Duncan commented on the proposed approval process, noting that the proposed Advisory Committees will be able to manage the day-to-day details of the projects; however, all major decisions will be brought before Council.
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.
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It was moved and seconded
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That:
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the Public Engagement Plan described in the staff report titled Public Engagement in Minoru Major Facility Replacements, dated February 25, 2014 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be approved;
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the Terms of Reference for the revised Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee as described in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled Community Engagement in Minoru Major Facility Replacements, dated February 25, 2014 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be approved as amended; and
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the Terms of Reference for the Major Facility Building/Project Technical Advisory Committee as described in Attachment 2 of the staff report, titled Community Engagement in Minoru Major Facility Replacements, dated February 25, 2014 from the Senior Manager, Recreation and Sport Services, be approved as amended.
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CARRIED
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It was moved and seconded
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That the meeting adjourn (5:26 p.m.).
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CARRIED
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Certified a true and correct copy of the Minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee of the Council of the City of Richmond held on Monday, March 3, 2014.
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Acting Mayor Derek Dang
Chair
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Hanieh Berg
Committee Clerk
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