October 19, 2015 - Agenda

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ITEM

MINUTES

GP-4

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

DELEGATION

GP-12

1.

Richard Vetter, WealthSmart Incorporated and Stephanie Clarke, Myriad Strategic Marketing, to present on the potential to establish a Business Improvement Area in Steveston.

FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION

2.

Statutory Right of Way over a Portion of 23560 Westminster Highway
(File Ref. No. 06-2285-30-187) (REDMS No. 4571310 v. 2)

GP-15

See Page GP-15 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Kirk Taylor

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

(1)

That the City secure a statutory right of way over ±272.5 m² portion of 23560 Westminster Highway (PID: 027-095-878) from the British Columbia Transportation Financing Authority for Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) including applicable taxes; and

(2)

That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance & Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate and execute all documentation to effect the transaction detailed in the staff report, dated September 29, 2015, including all agreements and Land Title Office documents.

LAW AND COMMUNITY SAFETY DIVISION

3.

Lessons Learned from the Windstorm of August 29, 2015
(File Ref. No. 09-5125-03-01) (REDMS No. 4727701 v. 2)

GP-21

See Page GP-21 for full report

Designated Speakers:  Deborah Procter & Tom Stewart

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That the staff report titled “Lessons Learned from the Windstorm of August 29, 2015,” dated September 13, 2015, from the General Manager, Law and Community Safety, be received for information.

ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION

4.

Update on Port Metro Vancouver Project and Environmental Review Application Process
(File Ref. No. 10-6160-01) (REDMS No. 4746931 v. 4)

GP-28

See Page GP-28 for full report

Designated Speaker:  Lesley Douglas

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

That comments in the staff report titled “Update on Port Metro Vancouver Project and Environmental Review Application Process” for projects and activities within Port Metro Vancouver’s jurisdiction, dated October 9, 2015 from the Director, Engineering, be forwarded to Port Metro Vancouver, local Members of Parliament and the Federal Ministry of the Environment.

ADJOURNMENT