September 6, 2016 - Minutes
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General Purposes Committee
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Date: |
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 |
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Anderson Room |
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Present: |
Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie, Chair |
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Call to Order: |
The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. |
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MINUTES |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the minutes of the meeting of the General Purposes Committee held on July 18, 2016, be adopted as circulated. |
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CARRIED |
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION |
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Exhibitions for Local Artists at Richmond Art Gallery (File Ref. No. 11-7142-01) (REDMS No. 5060950 v.2) |
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In response to queries from Committee regarding promoting opportunities for local artists, Liesl Jauk, Manager Arts Services commented that an email list to receive information about upcoming opportunities in maintained as well as certain events have artist calls available on the City website. Ms. Jauk further clarified that both artists and non-artists have access to those resources. |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled, “Exhibitions for Local Artists at the Richmond Art Gallery” dated August 10, 2016, from the Director, Arts, Culture and Heritage Services be received for information. |
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CARRIED |
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ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION |
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Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project - Oil and Gas Commission Permit (File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 5106377) |
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Discussion ensued with regards to receiving assurances concerning use of the fuel line for YVR usage only and fire suppression preparation. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following motion was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the staff report titled “Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project - Oil and Gas Commission Permit,” dated August 30, 2016, from the Director, Engineering, which includes comments regarding the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation’s application for the BC Oil and Gas Commission permit for the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery project, be endorsed for submission to the BC Oil and Gas Commission on the basis that written commitments be added regarding YVR being the sole consumer and methods for fire suppression. |
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CARRIED |
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Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project - Environmental Assessment Certificate Amendment Update (File Ref. No. 10-6060-01) (REDMS No. 5153808) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the comments regarding the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facility Corporation’s application for amendment to the approved Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project’s Environmental Assessment Certificate identified in the staff report titled “Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project - Environmental Assessment Certificate Amendment Update” dated August 30, 2016, from the Director, Engineering, be endorsed for submission to the BC Environmental Assessment Office provided that comments be added relating to the concerns over the hydrology of the bog ecosystem and other factors relating to the Nature Park and the need to implement the recommendations of the Cohen Commission as it pertains to cumulative effects of various projects on the Fraser River. |
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The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued regarding environmental concerns of the Vancouver Airport Fuel Delivery Project and potential impact to the Nature Park and the Fraser River. |
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The question on the motion was then called and it was CARRIED |
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(File Ref. No. 01-0150-20-THIG1) (REDMS No. 5120847 v. 3) |
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Discussion ensued with regards to the BC Hydro relocation of transmission lines to overhead, traffic analysis completed by the Province and the impact of the project on local road systems. |
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As a result of the discussion, the following motion was introduced: |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the City’s comments on the Provincial Environment Assessment Application for the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project for the first round of the 30-day Working Group review period, as outlined in Attachment 1 of the staff report, titled “George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project - Application Comments for the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Process” dated August 26, 2016, be conveyed to the BC Environmental Assessment Office for consideration and response provided that comments be added regarding BC hydro overhead transmission lines and that copies be sent to Metro Vancouver. |
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CARRIED |
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FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION |
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Request for Approval PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 Upgrade Consulting Services (File Ref. No. 04-1300-01) (REDMS No. 4998945 v. 18) |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 Upgrade consulting services contract, as detailed in the staff report titled “Request for Approval PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 Upgrade Consulting Services” from the Director of Information Technology dated August 12, 2016, be awarded to Blackstone Consulting Group Inc; and |
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That the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager, Finance and Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate and execute the consulting services contract with Blackstone Consulting Group Inc. |
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CARRIED |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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It was moved and seconded |
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That the meeting adjourn (4:48 p.m.). |
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CARRIED |
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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 Tuesday, September 6, 2016. |
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Mayor Malcolm D. Brodie |
Amanda Welby |