September 15, 2014 - Minutes

Date:

Monday, September 15, 2014

Place:

Anderson Room
Richmond City Hall

Present:

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

Absent:

Councillor Linda Barnes
Councillor Ken Johnston

Call to Order:

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

MINUTES

It was moved and seconded

That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, be adopted as circulated.

CARRIED

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

In accordance with Section 100 of the Community Charter, Councillor Linda McPhail declared herself to be in a conflict of interest as her husband is the principal owner of the company making the application, and left the meeting (4:01 p.m.).

1.

SHELTER ISLAND RESTAURANTS LTD., DOING BUSINESS AS TUGBOAT ANNIE'S PUB, 6911 GRAYBAR ROAD UNIT 100
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-30-001) (REDMS No. 4314686)

It was moved and seconded

That the application from Shelter Island Restaurants Ltd., doing business as Tugboat Annie’s Pub, for an amendment to increase the occupant load to 194 patron capacity (78 interior and 116 exterior) under Liquor Primary Licence No. 110707, 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 occupant load 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; and

(4)

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

(a)

that based on the 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.

CARRIED

Councillor McPhail returned to the meeting (4:02 p.m.).

2.

Business Regulation Bylaw 7538 Amendment Bylaw 9171
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-01) (REDMS No. 4319700)

In reply to queries from Committee, Glenn McLaughlin, Chief Licence Inspector and Risk Manager, provided the following information:

·

the proposed amendment is to include the subject property on the list of approved sites for amusement centres; such centres are monitored regularly by the Community Bylaws Division and the Richmond RCMP;

·

the applicant is required to complete the business licence process;  should improvements to the premise be pursued, approval from Richmond Fire-Rescue and the Building Approvals Division will be required; and

·

Business Licence Division does not regulate business competition; market demand determines the viability of a business operation.

Discussion ensued regarding (i) the amusement centre review process, (ii) the need to support small business growth without regulating market demand, and (iii) the suitability of the site for the proposed internet cafe service.

It was moved and seconded

That Business Regulation Bylaw No. 7538, Amendment Bylaw No. 9171 which amends Schedule A of Bylaw 7538 to include the premises at 7992 Alderbridge Way among the sites, which permit an Amusement Centre to operate with more than 4 amusement machines, be introduced and given first, second and third readings.

CARRIED

Opposed: Cllr. Au

CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE

3.

Update on PMV’s Approval of Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Transfer Coal Facility
(File Ref. No. 01-0140-20) (REDMS No. 4335154)

Committee expressed concern that Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD) and the Surrey Chamber of Commerce may be proposing that the Fraser River be dredged approximately 18-metres to allow barges access to the FSD facility.

Amarjeet Rattan, Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit, commented that Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) and FSD’ long-term vision may include said dredging once the George Massey Tunnel has been replaced.

It was moved and seconded

That:

(1)

the staff report titled Update on PMV’s Approval of Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Transfer Coal Facility, dated September 3, 2014, from the Director, Intergovernmental Relations and Protocol Unit be received for information; and

(2)

letters be sent to Fraser Surrey Docks, Port Metro Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, and local MPs and MLAs reiterating Richmond City Council’s outstanding concerns on the Fraser Surrey Docks Direct Transfer Coal Facility.

CARRIED

The Chair directed the immediate preparation of the letters, reflecting Committee’s unanimous decision and that the matter will proceed to the regular meeting of Council on Monday, September 22, 2014, in order for the correspondence, including the staff report, to be received prior to a meeting with Robin Silvester, President and Chief Executive Officer, PMV, during the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention on Wednesday, September 24, 2014.

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, September 15, 2014.

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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie
Chair

Heather Howey
Committee Clerk