June 2, 2014 - Minutes

General Purposes Committee

Date:

Monday, June 2, 2014

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair
Councillor Chak Au
Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Derek Dang
Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt
Councillor Ken Johnston
Councillor Bill McNulty
Councillor Linda McPhail
Councillor Harold Steves

Call to Order:

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

AGENDA ADDITION

It was moved and seconded

That “Washroom Facilities at the Britannia Heritage Shipyards Seine Net Loft” be added to the agenda as Item 1A.

CARRIED

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

Review of Sidewalk Vending Services Pilot Project
(File Ref. No. 10-6360-03-04) (REDMS No. 4168379 v.2)

Discussion ensued regarding (i) maximum sidewalk vending licences, (ii) preferable locations for sidewalk vending operations, and (iii) developing categories and guidelines to attract services that would maintain and enhance the quality of life in Richmond.

In reply to queries from Committee, Cecilia Achiam, Director, Administration and Compliance, accompanied by Aida Sayson, Manager, Corporate Compliance, advised that the pilot site at No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway posed access and size concerns for the vending services, and that, pending Council’s direction, staff will be holding discussions, including preferred locations, with approximately six interested parties. It was noted that staff would work directly with the applicant to find a suitable location that would not be in direct competition to existing business within the area and that Council approval would be required.

It was moved and seconded

That a Mobile Vending Program on City-owned or City-controlled property be endorsed as an ongoing City initiative.

The question on the motion was not called as in response to a query from Committee regarding the use of local, organic, and non-genetically modified product, Ms. Achiam advised that specifics with regard to the use of local B.C. product was included in the Expression of Interest. Committee requested that staff confirm whether the existing sidewalk venders were using local product. The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.

1A.

Washrooms at the Britannia Heritage shipyard Seine Net Loft
(File Ref. No.)

It was moved and seconded

That the provision of washroom facilities in the Seine Net Loft and Phoenix Gillnet Loft be referred to staff to explore options.

The question on the referral was not called as Committee directed staff to examine the washroom requirements for the entire Britannia Shipyard site. The question on the referral was then called and it was CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded

That the meeting adjourn (4:15 p.m.).

CARRIED

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, June 2, 2014.

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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Chair

Heather Howey
Committee Clerk

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June 2, 2014 - Minutes

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Date:		Monday, June 2, 2014
Place:		Anderson Room Richmond City Hall
Present:		Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair Councillor Chak Au Councillor Linda Barnes Councillor Derek Dang Councillor Evelina Halsey-Brandt Councillor Ken Johnston Councillor Bill McNulty Councillor Linda McPhail Councillor Harold Steves
Call to Order:		The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
		AGENDA ADDITION
		It was moved and seconded
		*That “Washroom Facilities at the Britannia Heritage Shipyards Seine Net Loft” be added to the agenda as Item 1A.*
		CARRIED
		MINUTES
		It was moved and seconded
		*That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, be adopted as circulated.*
		CARRIED
		FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
	1.	Review of Sidewalk Vending Services Pilot Project (File Ref. No. 10-6360-03-04) (REDMS No. 4168379 v.2)
		Discussion ensued regarding (i) maximum sidewalk vending licences, (ii) preferable locations for sidewalk vending operations, and (iii) developing categories and guidelines to attract services that would maintain and enhance the quality of life in Richmond.
		In reply to queries from Committee, Cecilia Achiam, Director, Administration and Compliance, accompanied by Aida Sayson, Manager, Corporate Compliance, advised that the pilot site at No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway posed access and size concerns for the vending services, and that, pending Council’s direction, staff will be holding discussions, including preferred locations, with approximately six interested parties. It was noted that staff would work directly with the applicant to find a suitable location that would not be in direct competition to existing business within the area and that Council approval would be required.
		It was moved and seconded
		*That a Mobile Vending Program on City-owned or City-controlled property be endorsed as an ongoing City initiative.*
		The question on the motion was not called as in response to a query from Committee regarding the use of local, organic, and non-genetically modified product, Ms. Achiam advised that specifics with regard to the use of local B.C. product was included in the Expression of Interest. Committee requested that staff confirm whether the existing sidewalk venders were using local product. The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED.
	1A.	Washrooms at the Britannia Heritage shipyard Seine Net Loft (File Ref. No.)
		It was moved and seconded
		*That the provision of washroom facilities in the Seine Net Loft and Phoenix Gillnet Loft be referred to staff to explore options.*
		The question on the referral was not called as Committee directed staff to examine the washroom requirements for the entire Britannia Shipyard site. The question on the referral was then called and it was CARRIED.
		ADJOURNMENT
		It was moved and seconded
		*That the meeting adjourn (4:15 p.m.).*
		CARRIED
			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, June 2, 2014.
_________________________________			_________________________________
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie Chair			Heather Howey Committee Clerk