January 19, 2015 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-5

Motion to adopt the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on Monday, January 5, 2015.

COUNCILLOR CAROL DAY

1.

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project
(File Ref. No. 10-6150-01) (REDMS No.)

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RECOMMENDATION

That the City of Richmond write a letter of support for the Corporation of Delta regarding the environmental assessment of the RBT2 project to the Province of BC and that Richmond ask the Province of BC for a full assessment of the broader community and environmental impacts associated with the traffic impacts of the project.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

2.

IPC Restaurant Ltd., doing business as ABC HK Cafe Unit 2792 - 4151 Hazelbridge Way
(File Ref. No. 12-8275-05) (REDMS No. 4463419)

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Designated Speaker: Glenn McLaughlin

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the application from IPC Restaurant Ltd., doing business as ABC HK Café, for an amendment to add a patron participation endorsement under Food Primary Licence No. 304643, in order to offer entertainment in the form of dancing, karaoke and live musicians, be supported and that a letter be sent to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch advising that:

(1)

Council supports the amendment of an endorsement for patron participation as the issuance will not pose a significant impact on the community;

(2)

Council 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; and

(c)

given that there has been no history of non-compliance with the operation, the amendment to permit patron participation under the Food Primary Licence should not change the establishment so that it is operated in a manner that is contrary to its primary purpose as a food establishment;

(3)

as the operation of a licenced establishment may affect nearby residents the City gathered the view of 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.  The 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 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.

ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

3.

Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9205
(File Ref. No. 10-6600-10-01; 12-8060-20-009205) (REDMS No. 4462640 v.7)

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Designated Speakers:  Brendan McEwen and Alen Postolka

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the Alexandra District Energy Utility Bylaw No. 8641, Amendment Bylaw No. 9205 be introduced and given first, second and third reading.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

4.

2014 Report from City Citizen Representatives to the Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (YVR ANMC)
(File Ref. No. 01-0153-04-01) (REDMS No. 4398243 v.5)

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Designated Speaker:  Victor Wei

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the Vancouver Airport Authority be requested to explore the feasibility of publicizing and providing training for Richmond residents in the use of WebTrak to register airport noise complaints as per the recommendation of the City’s citizen representatives to the YVR ANMC outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report titled 2014 Report from City Citizen Representatives to the Vancouver International Airport Aeronautical Noise Management Committee (YVR ANMC) dated December 16, 2014 from the Director, Transportation; and

(2)

That staff be directed to provide a status update on the above recommendation as part of the annual reporting process in 2015.

ADJOURNMENT