July 7, 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, June 16, 2014.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1.

Carmichaels Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel 5911 Minoru Boulevard
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4254851)

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Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application from Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel, doing business as Carmichaels, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Food Primary Liquor Licence No. 187990 from Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and to add an entertainment endorsement, 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 and entertainment endorsement as the increase and endorsement 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 was considered;

(b)

the impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process;

(c)

Given that 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 with an entertainment endorsement 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;

(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 amendments are acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

2.

Sax On Minoru Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel 5911 Minoru Boulevard
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4257219)

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Designated Speaker:  Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application from Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel, doing business as Sax On Minoru, for an amendment to increase their hours of liquor service under Liquor Primary Licence No. 187979 from Monday to Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. 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 was considered;

(b)

the impact on the community was assessed through a community consultation process;

(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;

(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 amendments are acceptable to the majority of the residents in the area and the community.

3.

UBCM - Community Works Fund Agreement
(File Ref. No. 01-0107-08-01) (REDMS No. 4252809)

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Designated Speaker:  Amarjeet Rattan

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the City enter into a “Community Works Fund Agreement” with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities to receive annual Gas Tax funding for community projects and as otherwise outlined in the June 23, 2014 report titled “UBCM – Community Works Fund Agreement” from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and the Director, Engineering.

4.

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No 8641, Amendment Bylaw No 9160
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-02) (REDMS No. 4258960 v.9)

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Designated Speaker:  Alen Postolka

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9160 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

ADJOURNMENT