March 17, 2014 - 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, March 3, 2014.

DELEGATION

Tracy Lakeman, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Richmond, to present Tourism Richmond’s annual update.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy – Final
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4141069)

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See Page GP-11 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Neonila Lilova

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy, enclosed as Attachment 1 to the staff report titled Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy – Final, dated February 6, 2014, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be adopted.

2.

Richmond Business Development Program – 2013 Results
(File Ref. No.) (REDMS No. 4146713)

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See Page GP-49 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Neonila Lilova

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled Richmond Business Development Program – 2013 Results, dated February 26, 2014, from the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services, be received for information.

3.

Goodluck International Enterprises Ltd., doing business as Bushuair Restaurant Unit 121 – 4600 No. 3 Road
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4157985)

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See Page GP-66 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application from Goodluck International Enterprises Ltd., doing business as Bushuair Restaurant, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 303133 from Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to Midnight to Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the amendment for an increase in liquor service hours as the increase will not have a significant impact on the community;

(2)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in Section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(a)

the potential for additional noise and traffic in the area if the application is approved was considered;

(b)

the impact on the community if the application is approved was assessed through a community consultation process and considered.; and

(c)

given there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor Licence, should not change the establishment such that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose.

(3)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the view of the residents as follows:

(a)

property owners and businesses within a 50 metre radius of the subject property were contacted by letter detailing the application, providing instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.; and

(b)

signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  This signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.

(4)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows:

(a)

that based on the number of letters sent and the lack of response received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

4.

The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, doing business as  The Apron Restaurant, 3099 Corvette Way
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4166758)

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See Page GP-72 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application from The Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport, doing business as The Apron Restaurant, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 303817 from Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to Midnight to Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the amendment for an increase in liquor service hours as the increase will not have a significant impact on the community;

(2)

Council’s comments on the prescribed criteria (set out in Section 53 of the Liquor Control and Licensing Regulations) are as follows:

(a)

the potential for additional noise and traffic in the area if the application is approved was considered;

(b)

the impact on the community if the application is approved was assessed through a community consultation process and considered; and

(c)

given there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit extended hours of liquor service under the Food Primary Liquor Licence should not change the establishment so that it is operated contrary to its primary purpose.

(3)

As the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the view of the residents as follows:

(a)

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

(b)

signage was posted at the subject property and three public notices were published in a local newspaper.  This signage and notice provided information on the application and instructions on how community comments or concerns could be submitted.

(4)

Council’s comments and recommendations respecting the views of the residents are as follows:

(a)

that based on the number of letters sent and the lack of responses received from all public notifications, Council considers that the amendment is acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

5.

2013 Richmond Film Office Annual Report
(File Ref. No. 08-4150-09-01) (REDMS No. 4160967)

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See Page GP-78 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Kerry Gillis

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the 2013 Richmond Film Office Annual Report, dated March 3, 2014, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services, be received for information.

ADJOURNMENT